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Executive Dual DBA in International Business
Program Overview
Executive Dual DBA in International Business
Overview
The Executive Dual DBA in International Business is a joint, double degree program delivered by SSBM Geneva, Switzerland, and Ascencia Business School, France, part of Collège de Paris. This unique double degree DBA program is designed for experienced professionals who wish to advance their knowledge, skills, and expertise in business leadership, research, and management.
Objectives
The objective of this professional doctorate in business administration is to provide participants with the opportunity to make significant contributions to both theory and practice in the field and to develop professional practice at the highest level.
Program Structure
- Duration: 24 months
- Tuition fees: 18,000 EUR
- Learner Base: 130+ countries
Program Description
The DBA program features a thesis research project that emphasizes applied research to help you solve a real-world problem within your organization. Our distinguished program faculty will accompany you throughout the DBA journey by providing milestones to help you stay on track.
Learning Objectives
This program will enable you to contribute to applied science in the various fields of management and business administration. The DBA program will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in business strategy, decision-making, leadership, and research. You will be prepared to take on senior leadership roles, pursue academic careers, or contribute to consulting, research, and policy-making in the business field.
Student Achievement Key Metrics
Student achievement key metrics can be found here.
Program Prerequisites
- Basic research skills are advisable.
Curriculum
- YEAR 1
- Writing the Dissertation and Literature Review
- Research proposal
- Research Methodology 1
- Research Methodology 2
- YEAR 2
- Publishing your paper
- Strategies for Business Development
- Software Citation Tools
- Leadership, Ethics, and CSR
- Thesis Supervision
- Thesis Defense
Teaching Method
This program is delivered entirely online but with an option to attend seminars in Geneva, Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai, Malta, Casablanca, or Washington. All modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace.
Materials
- All reading materials for this course will be made accessible to you through the SSBM Online Learning Portal.
- We provide access to SSBM Connect – an online platform to socialize/exchange/engage and communicate with current students, alumni, professors, and industry partners.
- Access to SSBM e-Library and EBSCO (the largest provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, eBooks, and discovery services).
Degree
Upon successful completion of the Executive Dual DBA in International Business, you will be awarded with 2 DBA / Doctor of Business Administration diplomas:
- 1 from SSBM Geneva
- 1 from Ascencia Business School
Admissions
- MBA (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized higher education institution.
- A Master’s degree in management (or associated discipline) with a minimum of 2 years professional work experience.
- A Master’s degree in a field other than management (or related discipline) but with a minimum of 5 years professional work experience.
- Grade transcripts
- Your CV or resume
- ID or passport copy
- One photo
Applications to the doctoral program will be reviewed by members of the Doctorate Admissions Committee who will make recommendations and decisions (accept/reject) regarding offers of admission to the DBA program. Upon receipt of the documents, a formal interview with the DBA Academic Director may be scheduled with some candidates.
Tuition Fees
- Executive Dual DBA in International Business: 18,000 EUR
- We offer various scholarship opportunities. We invite you to carefully check which one can apply to you.
Why DBA?
Our DBA program will enable you to be able to provide novel, innovative, and creative solutions to complex business problems and opportunities as well as thought leadership for organizational change.
Key Benefits
- Researcher education in management studies (theoretical and methodological competence)
- Competence to design and implement a sizable research project with a practical orientation
- A collegial network with professors and other researchers and the DBA candidates
- Competence in presenting papers in international seminars and conferences
- Writing and defending an academic doctoral thesis and research papers/articles
- Possibility to realize a sizable research/development project for an organization
Variety of Possible Topics
Any topic can be considered that deals with management, finance, HR, or any other related themes, such as:
- General management
- HR topics
- Business topics
- Supply chain
- Finance
- etc.
Competitive Advantage
The DBA program will broaden your professional horizons enabling you to climb further up the corporate ladder.
Flexibility
The DBA program was designed to fit the demanding lifestyle of executives and professionals.
ACBSP Accredited
DBA is accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) which is recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
Diploma
Upon successful completion of the DBA program, you will be awarded with a DBA / Doctor of Business Administration diploma delivered by SSBM Geneva.
SSBM DBA Students
- Diversity: Over 130 different countries and cultures represented
- Flexibility: You can start anytime with the possibility to attend campus-based seminars
- Engagement: Experienced PhD mentors
Average Age
- 35 years old
International
- 130+ countries
Work Experience
- 10+ years in average
Join a selected and experienced group of classmates, grow together, and build a strong network.
What Our Students Say?
- “I completed the Executive MBA program, and it has been quite an experience. I have enjoyed myself, and my expectations have been exceeded”. - KATARINA LASIC, Executive MBA
- “I completed the Executive MBA program, and it has been quite an experience. I have enjoyed myself, and my expectations have been exceeded”. - ALEX E. ASAMPONG, Executive DBA
- “It was a great experience, and I want to thank the entire SSBM for an amazing support during my thesis. I’m also proud to be part of DBA mentors after I finished my DBA journey”. - DAVID ANNAN, DBA
- “SSBM offers high-level education with experienced professors and effective learning. This is a great opportunity to boost my career and invest in quality education”. - ELISA SIMEONI, MBA
- “The greatest benefit of the program was much more than the “piece of paper”…Thanks to the SSBM for the MBA program, I know that I have all of the tools to be a successful and ethical leader”. - ASER MATTER, MBA
- “The greatest benefit of the program was much more than the “piece of paper”…Thanks to the SSBM for the MBA program, I know that I have all of the tools to be a successful and ethical leader”. - APOSTOL GEORGIEV, Bachelor
- “I am very impressed with my experience in the DBA program! It is also a great network and collaboration with a professional network of great students around the globe”. - LISA TAMILIA, Executive DBA
- “I’m very happy with the support of my mentor. It is really amazing, and I’m enjoying my journey”. - ROHINI GHAVARI, DBA
- “All the programs at SSBM have been wonderful, and the teachers were extremely helpful. In my specific case, the course that helped me pay for the entire MBA degree and set the foundation for my financial well-being in life is the finance course at SSBM”. - ABRAHAM G MELGAR, MBA
- “It is a great experience, and I truly appreciate this chance that I have received, to study at SSBM Geneva, one of the top 10 European Business Schools offering online MBAs”. - ADINA GRECU, Executive MBA
SSBM Connect
How about connecting with your peers, alumni, students, professors, industry leaders, and companies we work with?
SSBM enables this through our unique and innovative “SSBM Connect” platform where you can engage, interact, and socialize with the SSBM community!
Alumni
Networking is one of our core strategic directions.
SSBM aims to provide our DBA students with new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same but also different industries as one of SSBM’s main objectives is to have a diverse student body.
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