Student review [#99567] for DBA Doctor Of Business Administration
at Signum Magnum College - SMC

I live and work in Germany and am a graduate of the DBA program at Signum Magnum College. I previously earned my Master’s degree in the USA. Although I had the opportunity to pursue a DBA there afterward, I preferred a European degree. I initially contacted nine universities: five in England, one Swiss, one French, and two in Malta, one of which was Signum Magnum College. While recognition wasn’t a primary concern in my discussions with the English universities, I pressed the Maltese institutions on this issue based on extensive research and the opinions I’d come across. The consultant from Signum Magnum College convincingly explained that, due to a lack of graduates at the time, SMC had no experience with the program in Germany and therefore couldn’t make a definitive statement. However, a legal opinion concluded that the DBA program was comparable to a German one based on its structure, learning objectives, duration, and academic approach.

Service, support, and costs were also important to me. I was offered a two-month free trial, which I ultimately accepted. As for the course itself, I was largely satisfied. The support is very good. The study groups are small. The lecturers were competent and approachable. The chemistry with one lecturer could have been better, but that was purely a personal matter. The learning system is a customized university version of Microsoft Teams.

After successfully completing my studies in autumn 2025, I applied for recognition of my degree in Germany. Due to the lack of an entry in the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs’ (KMK) Anabin database, an individual assessment by the responsible authority in the federal state was required. Among other things, the DBA diploma with the original stamp and signature, as well as an extended diploma supplement, were requested. The documents are typically submitted digitally. The assessment was successful. My DBA from Signum Magnum College is recognized in Germany, and I am entitled to use the title there. My expectations were thus met.