Location:

Grenoble, France

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Business Administration & Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) offered by Grenoble Ecole de Management is a research-based degree which is the highest level business qualification attainable. It is a unique, research-based, issue-driven qualification that culminates in a doctoral degree (Doctor of Business Administration). It focuses on the broad area of technology management, organizational change and innovation. It can also cover more traditional research topics in the fields of management, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior.

The program consists of a combination of workshops and presentations interspersed by periods of individual research and supervision. It is structured so that the majority of registrations will be part-time and that students will combine research with ongoing careers in business, commerce or management education, training and/or consulting.It has two sequential elements: - Part 1: Theory and research in management of technology, innovation, and organizational change – approximately 2 years of part-time study. - Part 2: DBA research and thesis – approximately 3 years of part-time study. Successful completion of Part 1 is compulsory in order to move on to Part 2.This joint program combines research strength of two top international business schools. The Grenoble DBA is also offered in partnership with California State University at Northridge (DBA USA) and Webster University (DBA Switzerland). Students attend annual workshops in Grenoble and on the partner campuses if completing the DBA USA or DBA Switzerland.

Setting Description:

Program applicants must meet these minimum qualifications: - An MBA or equivalent Master’s/MSc degree - 3 years of managerial experience Applicants must also send an application package which includes: - An application form - Certified copies of all transcripts and degrees obtained - Reference forms - A statement of purpose - A research proposal which indicates the candidate’s proposed field of research and an initial formulation of the candidate’s research question

Cost:

48 000 € (4 -5 years)