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DBA Program (BAC +7)

180 ECTS Credits | English & French || 6 semesters| 3 years

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📚 Duration

6-semester program | 3 years

🗓 Intake Sessions

2025: October

2026: March & September

🌐 Languages Offered

🇬🇧 English & 🇫🇷 French

Program Summary

The DBA Program is a three-year, full-time doctoral course designed for experienced professionals aiming for leadership roles in academia, industry, or the public sector. Offered in English and French, it combines rigorous coursework in research methodologies, academic writing, and quantitative/qualitative analysis with optional language development.

Through doctoral seminars and personalized thesis supervision, students develop advanced research skills to conduct impactful studies, publish scholarly work, and contribute to innovation and strategic decision-making.

In the second year (from Semester 3), students specialize in one of three tracks:

    Duration and Credits

  • 3 years (6 semesters).
  • 180 ECTS credits (60 ECTS per year, 30 ECTS per semester).
  • 600 study hours per year (300 hours per semester).
Doctoral Research

Key Features

Research Excellence
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Research Excellence

Develop advanced research skills for impactful scholarly contributions.

Global Leadership
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Global Leadership

Prepare for leadership roles with a global perspective.

Thesis Support
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Personalized Thesis Support

Receive expert guidance for thesis development and publication.

Tuition Fees

Year Fees
First Year €6,000
Second Year €6,000
Final Year €6,000

Scholarships: Up to 50% available based on academic performance, Statement of Purpose, work experience, and interview.

Registration Process & Career Prospects

Everything you need to start your journey and build a global career

📝 Registration Process

Step 1: Requirements
  • 🏫 Strong academic background with previous academic excellence.
  • 📑 Marksheets/Transcripts and Diploma (Bac+5 degree recognized by the French education system).
  • 📄 CV, Motivation Letter & Short abstract of research project.
  • 🌍 Language fluency supporting documents:
    • French B2 or English IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL 80(IBT) / 550 (PBT)
  • 📚 Two letters of recommendation from professors.
  • 💼 Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience for direct admission into Master’s Year 2.
  • ✍️ Research publications or recent research experience will be prioritized.
Step 2: Interview Process
  • 📞 After verifying all documents, a 30-minute video call/conference will be scheduled for the interview.

Program Structure

First Year: Foundation

Focus on research methodologies and refining your research topic.

  • Theory & Application
  • Academic Writing (Level 1)
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research
  • Research Ethics (Level 1)
Second Year: Advanced Research

Deepen research skills and submit research proposals.

  • Publication Strategy
  • Academic Writing (Level 2)
  • Research Design
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research (Level 3)
  • Thesis Monitoring
Third Year: Thesis & Defense

Complete and defend your thesis for global impact.

  • Research Ethics (Level 2)
  • Preparing the Defense
  • Academic Writing (Level 3)
  • Advanced Publication Strategy
  • DBA Workshop: Thesis Submission

Career Prospects

Salary Expectations

France: €60,000–€90,000

Europe: €80,000–€220,000

Switzerland: €93,000 (avg)

Middle East: $80,000–$220,000

North America: $90,000–$300,000

Career Roles
  • Professor / Researcher
  • CEO / CFO / COO
  • Consultant / Business Advisor
  • Policy Advisor / Think Tank Contributor
  • Thought Leader / Board Member

Become a Global Thought Leader!

Join our DBA program and shape the future of business and academia.

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