Doctoral study at the School of Economics and Business in Sarajevo (SEBS) within the Bologna concept and joint Tempus project organized with University of Vienna and University of Ljubljana is organized through the following two types of doctoral programs:  

1. PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD) in two major (areas of specialization): Economics and Management/Business. This is  an academic,   research oriented and full-time  program  that lasts three years and holds 180 ECTS credits
2. DBA – Doctor in Business Administration. DBA program or Executive Doctorate is a practice-oriented, part-time, doctoral program (professional doctorate). It covers applied business/business administration and lasts three years with 180 ECTS credits. 

The advantages and added value of doctoral/graduate/research schools, as defined in EHEA/EUA documents, are as follows:

• Define a mission or vision shared by all partners that facilitates the process of turning doctoral candidates into excellent researchers;
• Provide a stimulating research environment and promote cooperation across disciplines;
• Provide a clear administrative structure for doctoral programmes, candidates and supervisors, and offering a clear profile and status for doctoral candidates;
• Ensure critical mass and help to overcome the isolation of young researchers;
• Bring junior and senior researchers together;
• Support and facilitate the task of supervising candidates and the role of supervisors;
• Organise admission with transparent rules and regulations;
• Provide teaching and transferable skills training;
• Provide enhanced career development opportunities, including advice on funding opportunities (scholarships, projects);
• Guarantee quality assurance and monitoring;
• Provide a framework allowing the development of codes of practice, procedures and mechanisms within the university structure and act as a an independent arbitrator or ombudsman where necessary;
• Enhance opportunities for mobility, international collaboration and inter-institutional cooperation.

The need for a structured doctoral program, transparent assessment system and supervision was identified as one of the main objectives of further development in achieving synergic effects from the integration of EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and ERA (European Research Area).