Doctorate of Business Administration

DBADoctoralBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

A three-year, research-focused DBA delivered fully online, in which the first year introduces management research methodologies and helps students define a research topic, and the following two years are spent on field research and a supervised thesis. Entry requires a Master's degree plus at least 5 years of work experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years, and participants can engage with IPAG Lab. Awarded by IPAG Business School (France).

What You'll Study

Year 1

Research Design 1 - Epistemology, Research Fundamentals and Problem Formulation8 credits
Research Methodology 1: Qualitative Analysis8 credits
Research Methodology 2: Quantitative Analysis8 credits
Applied Research Course: Organizational Strategy and Innovation Management8 credits
Applied Research Course: The Metamorphoses of Organizations and Management in Times of Transitions8 credits
Thesis Proposal10 credits
Thesis Proposal Defense10 credits

Year 2

Elective course Gender Equality, Diversity Management and Social Inclusion at Work*4 credits
Thesis Draft 1 (Literature Review)20 credits
Research Seminar
Thesis Draft 2 (Literature Review + Research Methodology)20 credits
Thesis Draft 1 Defense (Literature Review)16 credits

Year 3

Thesis Draft 3 (Literature Review + Research Methodology + Empirical Analysis)26 credits
Research Seminar
Final Thesis30 credits
Thesis Defense4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution and at least 5 years of work experience. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 7 years of work experience. English language proficiency, demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, or proof of prior education (undergraduate and/or master’s level) completed in English

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Awarded by IPAG Business School, France. Exeed College is an online program management provider and does not confer degrees; the award is made solely by the partner institution.