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Knowledge Management

Doctoral Program 

Modern
Applied Executive Program

A modern and internationally comparable program that encourages the creation of new knowledge in the fields of business and administrative sciences, with a focus on research and the implementation of knowledge management.

The program allows students to engage in in-depth research projects, collaborate with top professors, and contribute to the advancement of the scientific community.

Online
Study in
English

The online doctoral study program in English opens doors to international resources and collaboration, allowing students to connect with top researchers and exchange experiences with like-minded individuals from around the world.

Modern technologies enable an interactive learning environment, promoting effective collaboration and scientific achievement.

Information day

7

may

at 4 p.m. CEST (online)

ZOOM ID: 891 4880 8795 right-arrow-b

APPLICATION PERIOD

FEB

6 March – 29 May 2026

3 years

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Part-time study

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180 ECTS

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Online Study in English

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Your Success is Our Success!

“The doctoral study programme enabled me to develop a systematic understanding of research problems and methodological approaches.”

Maja Milas

“I consider myself privileged to be trained by professors that showed me and provided me with the tools to achieve rigor and relevance in research.”

Dugagjin Sokoli

“Doktorski študij Managementa znanja mi je odprl nove priložnosti za širjenje obzorij in aktiven prispevek k razvoju raziskovalnega področja.”

Grace Mbogo

“We explore selected topics in a professional, scientifically appropriate, and innovative manner, shaping them into a significant contribution to knowledge.”

Mojca Lubanjšek Pehant

Foreign Lecturers

Dr. Frederick Kohun

Robert Morris University, USA

Prof. Joanna Paliszkiewicz

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Dr. Janne Härkönen

University of Oulu, Finland

Dr. Kongkiti Phusavat

Kasetsart University, Thailand

Program Overview

Degree Title

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Duration

3 years

Education Level

SQF: 10; EQF: 8; EHEQF: Third cycle

Education Level

Business and administration, ISCED 34, KLASIUS-P-16 0488

Type of Study

Part-time / Online

Enrollment Slots

25

Tuition Fees

€4,000 per year or a proportional part if previous achievements are recognized (3 installments)

Admission Requirements

Completed master’s program, pre-Bologna university program, or a specialist program.

Accreditation

Courses

The doctoral program in Knowledge Management is a research-oriented extension of the master’s program of the same name. It is modern, internationally comparable, and provides new knowledge in the fields of business and administrative sciences.

The program offers research opportunities in disciplines such as economics, education, informatics, management, business sciences, sociology, research methodology, and others.

Year 1

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  • Fundamentals of Doctoral Studies – Philosophy and Research Theory
    15
  • Knowledge Management – Concepts and Theories
    15
  • Research Work 1 – Contribution at an International Scientific Conference
    10
  • Research Work 2 – Research Plan
    15
  • Doctoral Seminar 1
    5

Year 2

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  • Advanced Aspects of Social Science Research
    15
  • Theoretical Seminar
    20
  • Research Work 3 – Dissertation Proposal
    20
  • Doctoral Seminar 2
    5

Year 3

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  • Doctoral Seminar 3
    5
  • Research Work 4 – Scientific Article
    15
  • Research Work 5 – Thesis and Defense
    40
Predmeti

Important
Dates

Information day

7

may

application deadline

6 March – 29 May 2026

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Application and Enrollment

Applications are submitted via the eVŠ portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Knowledge Management program encourages the creation of new knowledge in business and administrative sciences, focusing on research and the implementation of knowledge management. It has a multidisciplinary design, allowing in-depth doctoral study and research development achievements in management, business sciences, economics, sociology, education, law, and informatics.

The program encourages students to deeply explore their field and professional areas they wish to focus on in their careers, allowing them to achieve multidisciplinary research success using modern research methods and establish themselves in the scientific research community, of which our faculty is a part.

One of the program’s requirements is to prepare and present a conference paper at an international scientific conference. We offer our students the opportunity to participate in our international scientific conference MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf.

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Available!

Do you want to continue your studies at ISSBS but are still unsure?

Contact the student office, and we will gladly assist you in choosing the right study program for continuing your education.

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