PROGRAM DETAIL
Degree Granted: D.E.I.
Qualification Framework: Level 9
Program Duration: 3 Academic Years
Program Level: Postgraduate (Doctoral)
Program Entry: Regular / RPEL
Program Credits: 60 SCU / 60 SCH / 120 ECTS
Mode of Study: Distance Learning
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced with Structured Doctoral Learning Phases
Mode of Assessment: Coursework, Applied Assignments, Doctoral Project / Dissertation / Publication
Language: English
Location: Asynchronous
Total Tuition Fee: $32,000
Scholarships: Up to 90%
Start Date: Anytime
Student Support: 24/7
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (DEI) at Enigma Business School is a practice-oriented doctoral program designed for entrepreneurs, founders, innovation leaders, investors, consultants, and senior executives who seek to advance entrepreneurial strategy, innovation leadership, and venture-based knowledge creation at the highest professional level.
The program integrates entrepreneurship theory, innovation management, venture strategy, design thinking, technology-driven innovation, and applied research, enabling candidates to address complex challenges related to new venture creation, scaling, transformation, and innovation ecosystems. Unlike traditional academic doctorates, the DEI emphasizes real-world impact, venture relevance, and applied entrepreneurial inquiry.
Delivered through a flexible distance learning and self-paced model, the DEI allows experienced professionals to pursue doctoral-level education while actively leading ventures, innovation units, or entrepreneurial initiatives.
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Program Objectives
The DEI program aims to:
- Develop doctoral-level expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation practice
- Strengthen strategic capability in venture creation, growth, and transformation
- Enhance understanding of innovation systems, ecosystems, and platforms
- Enable candidates to conduct rigorous applied entrepreneurial research
- Prepare graduates for senior entrepreneurial, advisory, and thought leadership roles
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the DEI program, graduates will be able to:
- Critically analyze entrepreneurial and innovation challenges in complex environments
- Integrate advanced entrepreneurship and innovation theories with practice
- Design, evaluate, and scale innovative business models and ventures
- Apply research methods to entrepreneurial and innovation contexts
- Produce original applied research that contributes to entrepreneurship and innovation practice
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Candidate Profile
The DEI program is designed for:
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Startup leaders and innovation executives
- Venture capital and innovation consultants
- Corporate innovation and transformation leaders
- Professionals seeking doctoral-level credentials in entrepreneurship and innovation
Why Choose This Program?
- Practice-oriented doctoral degree in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Flexible self-paced structure for founders and innovation leaders
- Multiple doctoral completion pathways
- Strong emphasis on venture relevance and innovation impact
- Supervision by experienced academics and entrepreneurial practitioner-scholars
- Internationally accredited doctoral program
- ISO-certified institution
- AI-supported academic learning environment
- Global recognition and degree verification
Program Structure
The DEI program requires completion of 60 credits, typically over 3 years, structured into progressive Doctoral Learning Phases.
- Core Doctoral Courses: 42 credits (entrepreneurship and innovation foundations)
- Doctoral Completion Pathway: 18 credits
Doctoral Learning Phase Framework
- Phase 1: Advanced Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Phase 2: Venture Strategy, Innovation Systems, and Growth
- Phase 3: Applied Entrepreneurial Research and Impact
- Phase 4: Doctoral Completion Pathway
Curriculum and Syllabus
Core Doctoral Courses (42 Credits)
Course | Credits |
Advanced Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice | 4 |
Innovation Management and Strategic Renewal | 4 |
Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Model Innovation | 4 |
Philosophy and Ethics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
Advanced Research Methods in Entrepreneurship Studies | 4 |
Venture Creation, Scaling, and Growth Strategies | 4 |
Technology, Digital Innovation, and New Ventures | 4 |
Innovation Ecosystems, Platforms, and Networks | 4 |
Risk, Failure, and Resilience in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Doctoral Seminar in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 4 |
Total Core Credits | 42 |
Doctoral Completion Pathway (18 Credits)
Candidates select one of the following pathways:
Option 1: Doctoral Dissertation
- Dissertation Proposal and Defense – 6 credits
- Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research and Dissertation Writing – 12 credits
Option 2: Doctoral Project (Practice-Based)
- Doctoral Project Proposal – 6 credits
- Venture-Based Innovation Project and Impact Evaluation – 12 credits
Option 3: Publication-Based Doctorate
- Research Design and Publication Strategy – 6 credits
- Peer-Reviewed or Professional Entrepreneurship & Innovation Publication Portfolio – 12 credits
Specialization Areas
DEI candidates may focus their research on areas such as:
- Innovation Ecosystems And Policy
- Venture Creation And Scaling Research
- Corporate Entrepreneurship And Intrapreneurship
- Consulting And Advisory
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Entrepreneurial HR
- Entrepreneurial Operation And Product
- Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Global Family Business Leadership
- Business Model Design and Innovation
Specializations will allow candidates to deepen scientific competence in a selected applied fields.
Learning Methodology
- Self-paced doctoral study
- Advanced seminars and guided independent research
- One-on-one academic supervision and mentoring
- Applied venture cases and innovation diagnostics
- AI-supported research, ideation, and academic writing tools
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Significant professional experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, or leadership roles
- Demonstrated capacity for doctoral-level study
- English proficiency suitable for advanced academic research
- Eligibility for RPEL and equivalency assessment may apply
Admissions Process
- Online doctoral application submission
- Academic and professional portfolio review
- Doctoral readiness and research interest assessment
- Approval by the Academic Council
- Enrollment confirmation and doctoral onboarding
Admissions operate under a Rolling Admission System.
Assessment and Evaluation Method
Assessment is based on:
- Doctoral coursework and applied assignments
- Research proposals and milestone evaluations
- Final dissertation, project, or publication portfolio
- Oral defense or formal evaluation panel
All assessments adhere to doctoral-level academic rigor and entrepreneurial ethics standards.
Completion Requirements
To be awarded the DEI degree, candidates must:
- Complete all required coursework and credits
- Successfully complete one approved doctoral pathway
- Demonstrate original contribution to entrepreneurship and innovation practice
- Comply with academic integrity and professional ethics policies
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the DEI program are prepared for advanced roles such as:
- Founder / Serial Entrepreneur
- Chief Innovation Officer (CINO)
- Venture Capital Partner
- Business Advisor
- Corporate Innovation Director
- Startup Accelerator Expert
- Business Incubator Director
- University Professor
- Faculty Member
- Innovation Policy Advisor
- Wealth Consultant
- Strategic Innovation Consultant
International Accreditation and Global Recognition
The Doctorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Enigma Business School is internationally accredited by SEAAC (South East Asian Accreditation Council), ICDLA (International Commission for Distance Learning Accreditation), EDLC (European Distance Learning Commission), GABDE (Global Accreditation Board for Distance Education), and IAHRM (International Association of Human Resources Management). All of these institutions are highly respected accreditation bodies in ASEAN, EU and the USA.
Program Notes
The Doctorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Enigma Business School represents a rigorous, applied, and future-oriented doctoral program that empowers entrepreneurial leaders to generate original knowledge, scale innovation, and create sustainable impact across ventures, organizations, and ecosystems.
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Doctorate of Entrepreneurship And Innovation