collageThe Executive DBA is a high quality, doctoral level, research degree which has real impact in organisations and on wider policy and practice. It is undertaken by those who are focused more on practice-based careers.
One smart way to select a professional doctorate in business administration such as the DBA is by choosing a school that is accredited by an internationally recognized accreditation agency.
The Manchester Business School DBA
The Alliance MBS DBA is ‘research in action’ – an opportunity to gain a doctoral degree while you continue working. It offers you the chance to tackle an important, unresolved business and managerial problem in a rigorous and systematic way and to contribute to your organisation’s success while developing academic knowledge and theories.
IE Business School Doctor in Business Administration
IE DBA is a blended part time program aimed at outstanding managers, who hold a master degree, and want to enhance their professional practice combining academic rigor and managerial relevance. The goal is to contribute to the state of the art knowledge in their chosen area of study through management research within current and future work settings.
https://www.ie.edu/business-school/prog … rates/dba/
Paris School of Business DBA
Designed to fit the demanding lifestyle of executives and professionals, the Doctorate of Business Administration will give you the necessary tools to contribute to production and dissemination of the applied science in the areas of management and business administration. This is acheived through a rigorous and tailor-made coaching by our doctoral faculty both at a distance and during seminars in Paris. The DBA program is a fully-fledged Doctoral degree, but contrary to the Ph.D., there is a focus on professional experience. PSB offers you a flexible three year program to become a doctor of business administration and an expert in your field of applied research.
Business School Lausanne Doctorate of Business Administration Business Transformation & Entrepreneurship
The Doctorate of Business Administration focuses on Business Transformation, Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship. We enable your Doctoral research to have an impact on industry and to make a transformative contribution on a twofold level: the level of Business and the level of academic research. Our DBA Program is a one-to-one research based program, which includes as key feature two optional “on campus” Doctoral Acceleration weeks per academic year. The Doctoral Acceleration weeks (DAWs’) enable our students to accelerate their research in a very entrepreneurial way. Our Doctoral School is comprised of accomplished academics who are leading, active and successful business practitioners. We believe that your Doctoral journey should result in the real world application of academic research and our Doctoral School Committee will help you achieve this goal!
https://www.bsl-lausanne.ch/program/dba … -overview/
Cranfield School of Management Executive DBA
Cranfield School Of Management’s Executive DBA is the highest-level business qualification available. This DBA programme enables senior managers to conduct valuable, doctoral-level research on a part-time basis, over four to six years, while remaining in employment.Aimed at senior practitioners, policy-makers and consultants seeking leadership positions in their organisations and professions.
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/SOM/Researc … =cranfield
Grenoble Ecole de Management DBA
The Doctorate in Business Administration offered by Grenoble Ecole de Management is a research-based doctoral program that offers participants the opportunity to obtain the highest level, unique, and issue-driven qualifications in business.
https://en.grenoble-em.com/doctorate-bu … content=EN
University of Reading Henley Business School DBA
The Henley Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time professional doctoral degree with an international scope and reputation, designed to enhance executive and professional practice through the application of sound theory and rigorous research into real and complex issues in business and management. It enhances the capability to develop knowledge and theory, and their application. Key to this is a programme to develop personal, consultancy and research skills in the context of rigorous and relevant research.
https://www.henley.ac.uk/postgraduate-r … nistration
Toulouse Business School DBA
DBA is led by professors with confirmed experience in the managerial disciplines, recognized internationally for their research work. On the other hand, the students are the specialists with proven in-company experience who will develop the ability to integrate this research in their work progressively throughout the course of the seminars. The research approach in the Toulouse Business School DBA is far from academic theory, it gives the decision makers the necessary tools to hypothesize and to validate their hypotheses scientifically in order to reduce the risks in taking these decisions in uncertain environments, while cultivating innovation and originality, necessary for competitive advantage.
http://www.tbs-education.fr/en/programs/dba
KEDGE Business School EA-DBA
The Euro-Asia Doctorate of Business Administration (EA-DBA) is a programme conceived precisely for these individuals – those men and women who have proven themselves on the frontlines of the world of commerce, who have taken risks, experienced successes – and failures – and who now, after years of learning, maturing and reflecting on their careers, find themselves at a crossroads, asking themselves, “What’s next?” EA-DBA Programme offers you a Part-Time doctoral programme of the highest caliber and the opportunity to critically reflect on your careers by developing theoretically-based, applied business and organizational research skills in a thoroughly international environment. It offers business executives the opportunity to combine doctoral studies with a full-time occupation. KEDGE Business School is one of only 1% of Business Schools in the world to hold the Triple Crown (AMBA, EQUIS & AACSB).
https://executive.kedge.edu/executive-p … cutive-dba
Antwerp Management School Executive PhD Program
The Antwerp Management School Executive PhD Program is a four-year, part-time research-based program for senior executives looking to apply relevant knowledge and research skills to contemporary business problems in their industry or workplace. The program is a premium executive development program designed to be academically rigorous and intellectually challenging. This program is designed for senior executives with over 10 years of relevant management experience, who work in organizations that are predominantly internationally oriented. A significant proportion is expected to hold board-level or CEO positions. Participants should have a commitment to life-long learning, and personal and leadership development.
https://www.antwerpmanagementschool.be/ … d-program/
University of Bordeaux International Professional DBA
The Business School (IAE) at the University of Bordeaux, in partnership with the International Institute offers unique International Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Europe, in a program designed for professionals and executives that is considered as a track of a PhD. Bordeaux’s program integrates the theory and practice of actual business issues, allowing participants to be proficient in applied research so they can make sound managerial and business decisions. During the DBA of the University of Bordeaux, professionals are not trained in solving simple managerial problems but in learning how to generate advanced knowledge either to solve problems or to understand the reasons behind a particular business phenomenon.Beyond that, the DBA Program allows doctorate students to develop these high-level skills while maintaining their career and family life.
http://www.iie.global/dba.html
Aalto University Executive DBA
The Aalto Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a structured program in Business Administration for experienced individuals with considerable managerial experience who wish to contribute to the development of their professional competence and their key areas of interest. Aalto Executive DBA graduates will develop doctoral level in-depth knowledge of the latest theories and methodologies in business research and act as thought leaders for organizational change. In addition to executive positions, DBA graduates typically work in various expert positions in corporations and the public sector.
SKEMA Business School DBA in Project and Programme Management
The DBA in Project and Programme Management leads to careers in top management, consulting, research and academia.This programme is part-time, meaning people can study it while continuing to work. The primary goal of the Doctorate in Business Administration in Project & Programme Management is to provide solid foundations and competencies for participants’ future careers in project, programme and general management. The programme relies on SKEMA’s strong commitment to international organisations, professional bodies and research in project, programme and portfolio management.
https://www.skema.edu/programmes/dba-in … -managemet
International School of Management DBA
From entrepreneurs to CEOs, diplomats to consultants, DBA candidates represent a diverse range of leadership backgrounds. All share a desire to collaborate, succeed and add to the knowledge of their field. With flexible study options on five continents, ISM DBA is a truly international learning experience. The program will deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge of international-level senior management. DBA prepares you for the complex analyses and decision-making required of senior management, and equips you for a career in top-level leadership positions.
SBS Swiss Business School DBA and DBA in Strategy, Project Leadership and PMOs
The Doctor of Business Administration is an integrated work and research program for management practitioners and professionals, who are oriented towards making a significant contribution to practice and policy. The program may be completed in a minimum of three years. The SBS Swiss Business School Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategy, Project, Program, Portfolio Leadership and PMOs is an integrated work and research program for management practitioners and professionals, who are oriented towards making a significant contribution to the field of strategy, project, program, portfolio management and PMOs.
https://www.sbs.edu/doctorate-programs/dba/
https://www.sbs.edu/doctorate-programs/ … -and-pmos/
Munich Business School DBA
The DBA offered by Munich Business School in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) boosts your academic as well as your business career in an international and flexible setting, which doesn‘t require you to put your professional career on hold.
https://www.munich-business-school.de/e … ation.html
Ashridge Executive Education (Hult) Doctorate in Organisational Change
The Executive Doctorate in Organizational Change is aimed at those who wish to work beyond the confines of conventional leadership as they develop radical new ways of contributing to the wider environment in which our organizations operate.
https://www.hult.edu/en/executive-educa … al-change/
Universidad Centrum Católica DBA CENTRUM Maastricht
CENTRUM Católica doctoral programs are designed to develop business knowledge through theoretical research and its application to the real business administration. They take four years, led by a group of distinguished faculty with excellent academic and abundant managerial experience. The programs are offered in partnership with one of the top business schools in Europe.
http://centrum.pucp.edu.pe/en/categoria … doctorate/
Vlerick Business School DBA
This four-year, part-time doctoral programme for experienced professionals gives you the opportunity to carry out in-depth research that will have true impact – either in your own organisation or across your sector or even society. The Doctorate in Business Administration is designed to be flexible and tailored to you and your ambitions. You can organise your academic work around your schedule – and put together your own programme of self-study, residential sessions, academic conferences and events.
https://www.vlerick.com/en/programmes/d … nistration
Aston Business School Executive Doctorate
The Executive DBA is a part time distance learning doctoral programme designed so that senior professionals can advance their learning whilst still working in their existing roles. The Executive DBA is a part-time distance learning course which can be completed in four years. Actual completion may vary depending on circumstances.
https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/ … cutive-dba
Bradford University School of Management DBA
The Bradford Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is the pinnacle of management education, and was launched in 2001. This doctoral degree is as academically rigorous as a PhD, but is designed for senior experienced professional managers.
ESC Clermont DBA
The DBA of Groupe ESC Clermont has been conceived around several ambitions. An academic ambition, first of all, since it is a matter for the School and its partners to bring the participants of the DBA, professionals and students, full foot in the research in Management Sciences, which is more in a international context. A scientific ambition, then, since with this program, it is a question of bringing together major theories in management sciences and practices in companies, and allow, through a support, a follow-up and a research framework adapted, the driving research directly related to the professional activity of the participants and the problems of their organization. And, finally, an ambition of shared educational commitment: that of academic partners who position themselves on the international scene and of people who wish to access top-level and internationally recognized courses.
https://www.esc-clermont.fr/programme/d … hine-cass/
Durham Business School DBA
The Durham DBA is an executive doctoral programme for motivated, high achievers who want to develop their research, analytical and critical thinking skills to the highest level. The Doctorate in Business Administration is structured around a research project driven by the individual, with a focus on practical application in the business environment.
International University of Monaco DBA
The DBA is practitioner-oriented and designed to be of functional significance to the practice of management.The DBA degree intended to allow you to embark on careers as applied researchers, consultants, and senior corporate roles. This DBA program (Doctorate in Business Administration) has been created for managers and, more broadly, for upper level professional employees. Students are expected to have a minimum of five years professional experience prior to DBA study, and a post-graduate level diploma (e.g., Master, MBA).The DBA degree intends for you to stay in business and enhance your career. Nonetheless, the IUM DBA could be followed up and expanded through a traditional PhD diploma at a university, whereby one of IUM’s habilitated professors might take the role of a supervisor.
International University in Geneva DBA and DPA
These research-based doctoral degrees expose participants to an intellectually rigorous program of study. It is designed to enable participants to synthesize and develop managerial and professional practice, theoretical understanding and reflexive capability. The Doctorate of Business Administration and Doctorate of Public Administration are run in Geneva with industry leading professors from Plymouth University and the International University in Geneva undertaking workshops, seminars and lecture program at IUG. These programs are part-time courses where the research will be done under the joint supervision of staff from the International University in Geneva and Plymouth University.
University of Strathclyde Business School Doctor of Business Administration
Full-time study for a doctoral degree normally lasts not less than three years. A part-time option is available. The minimum period of part-time study is set according to how much time you’re able to devote to study.In the DBA the emphasis is on practical skills.
https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/resear … ntscience/
Maastricht School of Management DBA
Maastricht School of Management part-time DBA program comprises two stages: the MPhil stage in which you develop your research proposal (1 – 2 years) and the DBA stage in which you execute this proposal and draft your DBA dissertation (2 years)
https://www.msm.nl/education-programs/d … m-overview
Bocconi Schoool of Management DBA
The DBA is a 3-year part-time program aimed at business professionals who want to be Thought Leaders in their organizations by applying academic research to concrete managerial problems.
https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/dba-doctor … nistration
EU Business School DBA
EU Business School’s highly competitive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed to be challenging, rigorous and stimulating and to increase managerial, leadership and academic competencies.
https://www.euruni.edu/en/Programs/Doct … ation.html
Middlesex University DBA
DBA is designed for active senior managers and executives who want to gain new insights and perspectives into change leadership and management based on critical exploration of their own evolving professional practice. It is particularly appropriate for those wishing to improve their capability to lead and manage change in an established or new organisation without having to seek time off for formal study. A key role is played in their capability enhancement by the capstone research project, which enables practitioners to improve their professional practice by undertaking rigorous research into that practice.
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgradu … nistration
Kingston Business School DBA
The DBA program is currently being redesigned. More information regarding the relaunching of the program will be published as soon as it becomes available.
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate … istration/
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