Study Fee: Click here to view the t(/study-fee)uition and subscription options.(/study-fee)(/study-fee) Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal.(/apply)(/apply) Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: • Europe: Switzerland • GCC: Dubai (UAE) • Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: • A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level • A copy of passport or national ID • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume • Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Doctorate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Feb 25
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This doctorate study program is a 100% research-based academic pathway designed for senior professionals, researchers, policy advisors, and entrepreneurial leaders who seek to advance knowledge, generate original research, and shape innovation ecosystems at national and international levels. Positioned at a level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the Third European Cycle, the program emphasizes scholarly rigor, strategic insight, and high-impact research within the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The academic structure consists of seven modules, including four research-intensive modules, two general academic modules, and one specialized module dedicated to Entrepreneurship and Innovation, complemented by thesis and structured research activities. The curriculum is designed to strengthen advanced methodological competence, critical theory application, innovation policy analysis, venture creation research, technology commercialization frameworks, and sustainable entrepreneurial development models.

With a duration of +18 months (minimum duration, with flexible extension options), the program enables candidates to engage in deep, independent investigation of contemporary challenges such as digital disruption, startup ecosystems, corporate innovation strategies, social entrepreneurship, intellectual property systems, and global competitiveness.

Through rigorous research design, publication-oriented work, and evidence-based analysis, participants contribute original insights to the academic and professional discourse surrounding innovation-driven growth. The program supports the development of high-level analytical capabilities, advanced research methodologies, and strategic leadership competencies required to influence entrepreneurial ecosystems, academic scholarship, and institutional transformation.

This doctorate study program is particularly suited for experienced entrepreneurs, innovation consultants, senior executives, university lecturers, and policymakers who aim to bridge theory and practice while producing research that creates measurable economic and societal impact.