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Doctorate DBA research track (Geneva)

Doctorate DBA research track (Geneva)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

DBA Doctorate - Research Track

The objective of this professional doctorate in business administration is to provide participants with the opportunity to make significant contribution to both theory and practice in the field and to develop professional practice at the highest level. 

DBA program is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Research DBA track will guide you to enter academic world with the objective of publishing your work in various academic journals and conferences.

It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry which is designed for mid-career executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their practical and theoretical knowledge in the field.

The dissertation track is requiring to students to deliver dissertation/monologue thesis at the end of their DBA program.

As far as supervision of thesis research is concerned it is to be noted that the DBA thesis supervisor generally looks at the scientific work being prepared by the student, supervises it, and is committed to ensuring that quality standards of the work are being met. The supervisor is a person with the requisite academic qualification and experience in the chosen field of the thesis research. The supervisor has expert knowledge of the field in which the student is carrying out his/her research. The Supervisor’s task is to guide the DBA student from commencement of the research through the oral presentation and defense of the completed research work (DBA viva).

Total duration for completing the DBA program is two (2) academic years or less which depends on student’s motivation to deliver the thesis.

Which topic?

Any topic can be considered that deals with management, finance, HR or any other related themes such as:
• General management (e.g., IT Security, Sport Management, Finance Management, etc…)
• HR topics
• Business topics
• Supply chain
• Finance
• etc.

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Contact Info

SSBM Geneva
Geneva Business Center
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1213 Genève
Switzerland

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DBA - Research track
Tuition Fees
Admissions
Curicculum

DBA - Research track (Geneva)

The objective of this professional doctorate in business administration is to provide participants with the opportunity to make significant contribution to both theory and practice in the field and to develop professional practice at the highest level. It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry which is designed for mid-career.

In this track, you will be required to publish your work alone or together with one of our researchers in different publication outlets.

Our mentors are coming from some of the most prestigious universities around the world.

The degree is delivered by SSBM Geneva.

Tuition Fees

DBA: 22.000 EUR*

We offer various scholarship opportunities. We invite you to carefully check which one can apply to you.

*Admission fee is 200 EUR and is not refundable in case the visa application is rejected.

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
  • English requirements: If a candidate is not from a majority English-speaking country, then an evidence of English language competency is required.
    • TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge
    • Intensive English Program certificate
    • Previous education in English speaking or Bilingual school with an official certificate
    • Test/Interview with SSBM member staff (75 EUR cost which will be deducted from tuition fees upon enrollment)

Curicculum

YEAR 1
Research Methodology I
Research Methodology II
Publishing Your Paper (seminar)
Writing Research Proposal (seminar)
Research Proposal (seminar)

YEAR 2
Software Citation Tools (seminar)
Thesis

Total ECTS : 120

Why DBA ?

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

DBA program will broaden your professional horizons enabling you to climb further up the corporate ladder.

Flexibility

DBA 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).

Degree

Upon successful completion of the DBA program you will be awarded with a DBA degree delivered by SSBM Geneva.

Geneva Campus

Lectures are taking place at our Geneva campus

 

Some of the companies our MBA students come from

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Experts in Business Education

We are “Experts in Business Education”. Our core values stand on:

  • Innovation
  • Diversity
  • Connectivity
  • Expertise

We offer Swiss quality through unique Experience, Exchange, Everywhere and Engagement.

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 SSBM community!

Alumni

Networking is one of our core strategic directions.

SSBM provides to all of our students new networking opportunities to connect with peers from same but also different industries as one of SSBM’s main objective is to have diverse student body.

Still Wondering Why Study at SSBM?

SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!
We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.

With our unique programs you will strengthen your strategic visionefficiency and leadership to manage today’s organizations.

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