Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
A terminal degree for senior professionals and executives who want to combine academic research with business impact.
ABOUT
The DBA at EDC Paris Business School is a terminal degree designed for senior professionals and executives seeking to combine academic research with business impact. The programme equips participants with tools to solve complex business challenges, generate new knowledge, and create value in their organizations.
Programme leadership
Led by Pr Josse Roussel, Dean of the DBA.
- LanguageEnglish programme
- Volume195 hours
- FormatOnline modules & 2 research workshops per year
- Duration36 months, flexible pathway up to 48 months
- IntakesMay 2027 and December 2027
Programme objectives
- Develop advanced research and analytical skills.
- Contribute to applied knowledge in business and management.
- Publish doctoral-level research.
- Leverage research insights to transform practice and strategy.
PROGRAMME
Year 1 - Course work phase (90 hours)
- Research Methodology (15 h)
- Literature Review and Gap Analysis (15 h)
- Research Design and Quantitative Methods (15 h)
- Qualitative Research Methods (15 h)
- Doctoral Writing and Publication Strategies (15 h)
- Ethics, Impact & Responsible Research (15 h)
Year 2 - Research development phase (60 hours)
- Advanced Research Seminars (15 h)
- Research Proposal Workshop (15 h)
- Data Collection and Analysis (15 h)
- Mid-Term Research Review (15 h)
Year 3 - Dissertation phase (45 hours)
- Dissertation Draft write-up Workshop (15 h)
- Final Defense Preparation and Workshop (15 h)
Concentration fields
- AI & Business Analytics
- Strategy
- Luxury
- International Business
- Finance
- Supply Chain
- Digital Marketing
- Health Care
Assessment & Degree
- Individual dissertation supervision.
- Ongoing evaluations through written assignments, presentations and research milestones.
- Final doctoral dissertation and viva before an academic panel.
Degree
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), awarded by EDC Paris Business School.
CAREER IMPACT & VALUE
Career outcomes
- Executive leadership and consulting roles: CEO, Group Strategy Director, Chief Transformation Officer.
- Academic and teaching positions: Adjunct or Visiting professor, Business School Faculty.
- Innovation: Research-based innovation in business practices.
- Strategic and policy contributions at organizational level: Think Tank Fellow, Public Policy Advisor, NGO director, Senior Partner, Expert Advisor, Industry Specialist.
ADMISSIONS AND TUITION FEES
Application requirements
Prerequisites
Master’s degree (or equivalent) and minimum 5 years of professional experience, including senior/executive management roles.
Admission is based on the desire to develop cutting-edge expertise, influence industry practice, teach at the graduate level, and pivot to advisory/consulting, along with English proficiency (if not native) and an interview with the academic board.
Application process
- 1
Submit application form, CV and research interests.
- 2
Interview and eligibility confirmation.
- 3
Admission decision within 2 weeks.
- 4
Onboarding and induction.
Tuition fees
Rolling intake: May 2027, December 2027
- European Union students€25,000 incl. VAT
- International and non-EU students€25,000 incl. VAT
Contact
Admissions Office
[email protected], +33 (0)1 46 93 02 70