Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) Major in Business Administration

Program Type

Postgraduate

Study Mode

Hybrid-Online, Full Time, Individual

Start Dates

September and February

Duration

6 semesters (3 Years)

Credits

90 ECTS

Language

English

Degree Awarded

Doctorate of Business Administration with a Major in Business Administration

Degree Overview

The program of Doctorate of Business Administration allows students to deepen their knowledge in the studied specialisation by gaining both additional research methodologies and analysing practical cases in more detail. After completing the programs students can further develop their careers and target senior positions in Management.

The Doctorate in Business Administration supports students in their choice to develop their careers in profound knowledge of business processes and excel personally and professionally in today’s marketplace. It provides students with additional instruments and methods that they will be able to integrate into practice in their workplaces. Such courses as Advanced business analysis, E-Business model design, Business process management and others will contribute vastly to students’ problem solving capabilities and will help them to find new opportunities for their jobs. The courses in Business Administration specialisation are designed with the consideration of current world conflicts and environmental issues that future generations need to find solutions to.

Course Structure

• Year 1 - Semester 1
  • Foundations of Doctoral Studies
  • Introduction to Doctoral Studies in Management
• Year 1 - Semester 2
  • Dissertation Methodology and Literature Review
  • Data Analysis
  • Quantitative Research Methods
• Year 2 - Semester 3
  • Research in Social Sciences
  • Multivariate Data Analysis
  • Qualitative Research Methods
• Year 2 - Semester 4
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Doctoral Proposal
• Year 3 - Semester 5
  • Research Design and Planning
  • International Business
• Year 3 - Semester 6
  • Doctoral Seminar

Tuitions Fees

• Registration fee: 2 000 CHF
• First Year
  • 1 Semester: 8 000 CHF
  • 2 Semester: 10 000 CHF
• Second Year
  • 3 Semester: 10 000 CHF
  • 4 Semester: 10 000 CHF
• Third Year
  • 5 Semester: 10 000 CHF
  • 6 Semester: 10 000 CHF
• TOTAL COST: 60 000 CHF

Scholarships

Students with exceptional academic achievements could be awarded the SSHE Scholarship of Merit. It is important to note that the aforementioned scholarship covers the tuition fees only (accommodation, living and other expenses are not included). Students, who wish to receive partial scholarship of merit, must send their applications with a complete set of admission documents and state in separate letter the reason, why they need scholarship. Each case is examined on an individual basis. Important: being a private business school, Swiss School of Higher Education does not provide any full scholarships or financial aid.

Exchange and Transfer Students

Students who would like to change educational institution with their credits intact need to present an official grade transcript followed by a seal and signature of the respective educational institution. Enrolment is possible throughout the entire academic year, granted a prospective student has enough verified credits. SSHE follows the European curriculum of ECTS. However, other curriculums (American, British and etc.) are also accepted once all the grades have been verified.

The Swiss School of Higher Education (SSHE) is a private, internationally oriented institution based in Montreux, Switzerland. SSHE specializes in business education with a modern, practical approach, offering programs fully taught in English at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, and Doctoral levels.

Founded with the goal of fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, and global awareness, SSHE places strong emphasis on small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a hands-on learning environment. Students benefit from close mentorship, real-world case studies, and opportunities to work on international projects or internships, especially within sectors like luxury management, hospitality, and international business.

Recognition & Accreditation

While SSHE is a private institution and does not issue federally recognized diplomas under Swiss public university law, it is:

• EduQua Certified – a Swiss quality label for institutions of continuing education
• Committed to the standards of the Bologna Process
• Recognized for maintaining international academic standards

Why Choose SSHE?

• Located in the scenic and culturally vibrant city of Montreux
• All programs taught in English, with a multicultural student body
• Entrepreneurial focus – encouraging students to build and launch their own ventures
• Networking opportunities with international professionals and companies
• Safe, student-friendly environment in the heart of Europe