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Obtain your Ph.D. with SAP

If you are interested in writing a dissertation in an industrial, real-life research setting, SAP is the perfect place for you. The company offers a breadth of international projects and opportunities for a doctoral thesis and have established a dedicated Ph.D. framework in close collaboration with several universities. The expected timeframe for completing a dissertation is three years.

At SAP you will:

  • Be involved in "real-life" research topics
  • Take part in the innovation process at SAP
  • Collaborate with industrial and academic partners
  • Work independently in a multifaceted research environment
  • Enjoy an intercultural atmosphere in a global team
  • Benefit from flexible working hours

General Requirements

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  • Technical-Oriented Ph.D.

    Candidates for our technical-oriented Ph.D. should have graduated in an adequate area of study, for example:

    • Information technology
    • Computer sciences
    • Business information systems
    • Related programs of study

    Excellent English skills are a fundamental requirement, as all our projects are performed in cooperation with international partners. German skills are a plus.

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  • Business-Oriented Ph.D.

    Candidates for our business-oriented Ph.D. should have graduated in an adequate area of study, for example:

    • Business administration
    • Economics
    • Business information systems
    • Industrial engineering and management
    • Related programs of study

    Excellent English skills are a fundamental requirement, as all our projects are performed in cooperation with international partners. German skills are a plus.

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