Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
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.
DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
The DBA at EDC Paris Business School combines academic research with real-world business impact. It enables executives and senior leaders to develop doctoral-level expertise while maintaining their professional activity.
KEY INFORMATIONS
OBJECTIVES OF THE DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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.
Flexible learning format (online modules + workshops).
Tailored doctoral dissertation supervision.
Campus located in Paris La Défense business district.
Global network of over 20,000 alumni across 80 countries.
Type of jobs available:
Executive Leadership: CEO, Group Strategy Director, Chief Transformation Officer, Senior Partner, Expert Advisor.
Academic & Advisory: Adjunct or Visiting Professor, Business School Faculty, Think Tank Fellow, Public Policy Advisor, NGO Director
A word from the director
"At EDC, we place student support and guidance at the very heart of our educational mission. More than ever, we believe in work-study programmes that combine theory and practice. Our campus, located in the heart of the Business district «Paris La Défense», offers an ideal ecosystem for this purpose. Our teaching is firmly focused on innovation. For us, integrating AI as a learning tool is a natural step. Above all, EDC is a community built on values: respect, diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas, and a strong sense of commitment. We believe that a good manager is, first and foremost, a responsible citizen, aware of their impact and the consequences of their decisions. Joining EDC means joining a school that knows you, supports you, and challenges you so that you can fully become who you have chosen to be. ANTOINE VÉNIARD"
— Antoine VENIARD, Executive Director
PROGRAMME
Research Methodology (15 hrs)
Literature Review and Gap Analysis (15 hrs)
Research Design & Quantitative Methods (15 hrs)
Qualitative Research Methods (15 hrs)
Doctoral Writing & Publication Strategies (15 hrs)
Ethics, Impact & Responsible Research (15 hrs)
Advanced Research Seminars (15 hrs)
Research Proposal Supervision (15 hrs)
Data Collection & Analysis (15 hrs)
Mid-Term Research Review (15 hrs)
Individual dissertation supervision
Dissertation write-up workshops
Final Defense Preparation & Workshop (5 hrs)
AI & Business Analytics
Strategy
Luxury
International Business
Finance
Supply Chain
Digital Marketing
Health Care
JOINING THE PROGRAMME
Master's degree (or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including senior/executive management roles.
English proficiency.
1. Submit application form, CV, and research interests.
2. Interview and eligibility confirmation with the academic board.
3. Admission decision within 2 weeks.
4. Onboarding and induction.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US
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Victoire HOSSARD Founder of Chichi CastelnangoClass of 2017
I started a business while studying at EDC Paris Business School. And in parallel, I integrated the Student Entrepreneur Course. This course is a great accompaniment from A to Z on all our business creation.
Class of 2017
I started a business while studying at EDC Paris Business School. And in parallel, I integrated the Student Entrepreneur Course. This course is a great accompaniment from A to Z on all our business creation.
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Christelle GEORGET Corporate Real Estate Consultant at CBREClass of 2018
I chose “IE” for its international aspect. I have just returned from an internship with an Australian start-up. There are so many opportunities and markets to seize abroad !
Class of 2018
I chose “IE” for its international aspect. I have just returned from an internship with an Australian start-up. There are so many opportunities and markets to seize abroad !
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Margaux LELUX Cofounder of OANI - To The Wall & BeyondClass of 2018
In the 3rd year, I worked, within the framework of my internship, within the Orange External Communication Department, on two major events: the GQ Night Style in the Marais district, and the Euro football organized in France during the summer of 2016.
Class of 2018
In the 3rd year, I worked, within the framework of my internship, within the Orange External Communication Department, on two major events: the GQ Night Style in the Marais district, and the Euro football organized in France during the summer of 2016.
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Adrian TABONEClass of 2019
All the missions carried out were rich of teaching. At the end of the year, I did my internship “Commercial Force” in a Nicolas shop as a Proxy Manager and I gained a lot of autonomy and rigor.
Class of 2019
All the missions carried out were rich of teaching. At the end of the year, I did my internship “Commercial Force” in a Nicolas shop as a Proxy Manager and I gained a lot of autonomy and rigor.
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Mohamed OUMENKHACHEClass of 2023
A renowned school, which offers the opportunity to discover new horizons even those that seem inaccessible to a student, the opportunity of a professional insertion as an apprentice allowing to integrate the strategic top of the hierarchy.
In addition to the academic framework, a rich associative life is part of the customs, perpetuated by each Edecian.
Class of 2023
A renowned school, which offers the opportunity to discover new horizons even those that seem inaccessible to a student, the opportunity of a professional insertion as an apprentice allowing to integrate the strategic top of the hierarchy.
In addition to the academic framework, a rich associative life is part of the customs, perpetuated by each Edecian.
STUDENT LIFE
Community involvement and solidarity are at the heart of EDC Paris Business School's educational programme. Students can join one of the school's 13 associations or get involved with a partner association and carry out projects related to the social and non-market economy.
Students choose to join one of the EDC Paris Business School associations (Student Union, Sports Union, EDC Gala, Entrepreneurs' Club, etc.).