The University of Dubrovnik and the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb, have extended the application deadline for the enrollment of the sixth generation of students in the joint doctoral program Business Economics in the Digital Environment. The new application deadline is October 20, 2025.

The program lasts three years (six semesters), and courses are delivered in Croatian and English as a part-time program, tailored for students who study alongside their professional obligations. Participants can choose among five modules: Digital Business, International Business, Marketing, Tourism, and Management.

Upon completion of the program, students are awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Science in the field of Social Sciences.

In the academic year 2025/2026, enrollment is planned for 15 students.

All information on admission requirements, deadlines, and required documentation is available in the attached documents:

Basic info about the programme

Programme organized by: University of Dubrovnik
Programme carried out by: University of Dubrovnik Faculty of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Zagreb
Programme duration: Six semesters (three years)
Programme modules: Digital Business, International Business, Marketing, Tourism and Management
Degree awarded upon completion: Doctor of Social Sciences, (PhD)
Language of the programme: English language
Programme delivery: Part-time programme
Number students to be enrolled: 15 students

All terms and conditions of the Call for Applications and other information about admissions and studies are available in the documents below.