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Doctorate in Business Administration

Doctoral Degree

Doctorate Business Administration

Introduction

Taught in English or French, the DBA programme of EM Normandie Business School is designed to senior executives encountering unprecedent business challenges requiring the most advanced research tools. It confers the Doctoral Degree, a differentiating advantage on the job market.

Level
Doctorate
Campus
Paris Oxford
Language
English French
Rythm
Blended learning
  • Strengths and advantages
  • Programme
  • Admission
  • Tuition fees and funding

    Joining the DBA programme allow you to become an expert in a specific field of management. This programme offers you the opportunities to build your professional network and key competencies in top management skills.

    Ever since its creation in 1871 as one of the oldest business schools in France, EM Normandie’s core mission has always been to train executives to face grand challenges. Our DBA programme is tailored for senior executives who are decision-makers and implement strategies in disruptive business environments. We would be delighted to welcome you on this programme.

    Anne-Sophie COURTIER
    Dean of Programmes, EM Normandie

     

    Learning objectives 

    • Learn how to source, collect and analyse up-to-date and reliable information on current topics.
    • Develop advanced management expertise and improve managerial skills to effectively tackle and manage complex organizational changes.
    • Formulate relevant and innovative strategic and operational recommendations, integrating social or environmental responsibilities, to drive meaningful impact on your sector or organisation.

    Strong points 

    • Strengthen your professional network in the business world thanks to the strong and lasting links between EM Normandie and companies around the world
    • A flexible schedule designed for active professionals
    • A programme taught using innovative pedagogic approaches: short teaching session, web conferences, masterclass, international field trip
    • A cursus taught by international professors and experts
       

    EM Normandie DBA programme is a doctoral degree in Management and Business and Administration, and as such the highest academic degree in this field. Embracing the DBA journey is a transformative experience! Once you get enrolled into the programme, we will provide you with the tools to contribute to the production and dissemination of applied science in the fields of management and business administration, to cultivate recognition in your field of expertise. You will develop methodological thinking skills, benefit from the support of a highly qualified Faculty, and develop a strong global network.

    Sylvaine CASTELLANO
    PhD, Research Dean EM Normandie, Associate Professor

     

    The EM Normandie DBA is a doctoral degree that allows you to join a community of academics, practitioners and experts, to quickly access advanced knowledge in areas of management business and administration. It is a valuable opportunity to enhance your expertise and business impact on unprecedented critical issues, through rigorous and tailor-made support by our doctoral Faculty. It is ”a must have” for any experienced decision-maker to be recognised as a thought leader in today’s
    highly competitive environment.

    Olivier KOVARSKI
    PhD, Academic Director, DBA programme EM Normandie, Associate Professor

     

    With the EM Normandie DBA, you have the opportunity to bridge the best of two worlds into a unique enhanced future. Becoming both a professional gaining an academic background and an academic able to embrace professional transformational challenges. Come and join us into exploring future challenges through research.

    Guillaume LEFÈBVRE
    Senior Country Officer for Nordic Region, CEO IFCAM Crédit Agricole

Milestones of the programme

    This training programme is spread over three years:

    • Year 1: Academic poster
    • Year 2: Intermediary research project
    • Year 3: Final DBA thesis | DBA thesis committee decision | DBA defense
    • Graduation

    Fields of expertise:

    • Behavioural Finance and Decision Making
    • Crisis and Change Management
    • FinTech
    • Global and Virtual Leadership
    • Innovation Management
    • International Business
    • Logistics
    • Luxury Marketing
    • Mergers and Acquisitions and Intercultural Issues
    • Operational Research
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Sustainable Finance and Green Finance
    • Transition Management

    7 seminars

    • 6 on the Paris campus and 1 on the Oxford campus (it is possible to attend the seminars remotely).
    • 3 seminars in the 1st year, 3 in the 2nd year, and 1 in the 3rd year.

    Research methods courses and expertise modules on diverse current management issues, delivered by lecturers and researchers in various fields.

    10 workshops

    To allow learners to present the progress of their work and challenge each other.

    10 thematic conference

    • The workshops are followed by a 2-hour conference to debate current topics in management.

    DBA Thesis

    • Advance research in Business and Management
    • Relevant to practice via the application and development of theoretical frameworks, methods and techniques

Pre-requisites

    The programme is open to applicants holding one of the following degrees: 

    • Master’s degree (including MBA and EMBA) with at least 5 years of professional experience.
    • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least 8 years of professional experience.
    • Or an equivalent professional qualification for candidates with the potential to meet the learning and research requirements of the programme.
    • B2-level English for the English programme
      B2-level French for the French programme

    In order for students to benefit from optimal learning conditions, the number of places available in each programme session is limited. Available places are reviewed after each admission session. Whenever a cohort is full, admissions for the programme are closed.

    How to apply? 

    Submit your application on the website.

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    • Documents required for submitting online application: Resume, Degrees, Short abstract of research project.

    Admission procedure

    Selections for the Doctorate in Business Administration are based on application file and individual motivation interview.

    •  Documents required for submitting online application: Resume, Degrees, Short abstract of research project.
    • To enter the programme, an initial selection of applications is made, followed by an interview.

    Intake

    One intake in October.

    Tuition fees: €30,000

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