Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Grenoble Ecole de Management
About this program
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Grenoble is a tailored, 3-year, part-time, internationally recognized Doctoral program aimed at business leaders and academics who want to enhance their career by leveraging research to solve complex issues. The program is adapted to the busy lives of professionals, located in France and delivered in a hybrid, flexible format.
Overview
- Strategic locations: California - France - Online
- Engaging hybrid format - complete while working full time
- 3-years, part-time, live online with (2-3) in-person seminars
- 550+ alumni / 70 nationalities / cohort: small, personalized, international
- Entry Requirements: Master's degree + a minimum of five years of professional experience
- Language: English
- Recognition: Triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).This program is one of a dozen DBA programs in the world to be accredited by AMBA.
Scholarships available for early applicants, profile pending. Start date: November, 2023
Program Highlights
30 years doctoral experience / 1st DBA program in Europe / triple-accredited program renown for excellence
A Reputation for Research Excellence
The DBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management has a strong reputation for academic excellence. Designed for those seeking to excel in applied research, this program offers participants the support necessary to publish scholarship that impacts business and society. With more than 1,500 intellectual contributions to business practices, our DBA alumni have created a significant impact in numerous fields.
A Program Designed for Experienced Managers
The DBA program is designed to help students balance their academic, professional, and personal responsibilities with coursework and content delivered according to a part-time schedule in a flexible, hybrid format.
Faculty Expertise / Supervision from Day 1
Our international faculty is comprised of industry experts and is strongly engaged in producing world-class research - One of the few DBA programs to offer the support of a highly qualified, research-active supervisor from Day 1.
Strategic Locations
The DBA France program from Grenoble is comprised of an international cohort from all over the world and is designed for those seeking to expand their global network. Participants are invited to join our DBA USA cohort for two of the on-campus seminars in Grenoble & Paris, France.
A Global Community of Scholars
With DBA locations in France and the USA, Grenoble Ecole de Management continues to build an active international network that includes more than 550+ DBA alumni. The program is designed to facilitate networking and collaboration with fellow students, alumni and faculty through conferences, workshops, and publishing opportunities.
Dissertation Tailored to Career Goals / Dedicated Services
The program is centered around an impact-oriented dissertation tailored to your career goals and supported by an industry-expert supervisor. Additionally, students receive access and training in statistical and specialized software, extensive e-library services, business and social sciences databases, online scholarly and professional journals, and more.
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Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
Master's degree + minimum five years of professional experience
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Phase I: Training in Doctoral Research in Management Sciences
- Phase II: Dissertation
Scholarships & funding
Financing your DBA
The DBA is a self-financed program. The tuition fees are divided into yearly payments for your convenience. We are a part-time, executive-level program and do not offer full-ride scholarships. We do, however, offer modest scholarships to early applicants based on their overall application and motivational essay.
Talking to Your Employer about Sponsorship
For many students, obtaining sponsorship from their organization is an option. Discuss with your employer how your enhanced skills and project goals could align with your company’s objectives.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be awarded to outstanding, self-funded applicants. Please visit our website for details.
Program delivery
3 years, part-time, flexible, hybrid format
The DBA is delivered in an engaging synchronous online format with 2-3 strategic in-person Research Seminars: (Grenoble/ Paris / option: Los Angeles). The program also includes regular live online courses, frequent contact with Supervisor, qualifying deliverables and milestones, and final dissertation.
Qualification
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Career paths
The DBA program at GEM offers senior managers, independent consultants, and senior academics the opportunity to leverage their careers and/or to make a transition into the highest levels of academia. The DBA is a degree for those seeking to link corporate experience to rigorous and relevant research.
The DBA acts as a lever for rewarding careers. For students and graduates, there is an opportunity to launch or reinforce careers. Our DBA graduates hold full-time and part-time faculty positions in accredited schools and share their experiences through pedagogy and research.
OUR DBA GRADUATES TEACH IN UNIVERSITIES SUCH AS:
- Pennsylvania State University
- Temple University Fox School of Business
- Menlo College
- California State University, Fresno
- Brooklyn College
- Central Michigan University
- Bridgewater College, Virginia
- University of North Georgia
- Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University
- Lebanese American University
- Kaiser University
- University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
- CalPoly Pomona School of Hospitality Management
- California State University Channel Islands
- UNC Kenan-Flager Business School
OUR DBA GRADUATES WORK IN COMPANIES SUCH AS:
- Shell
- Roche
- Accenture
- Southland Industries
- Salesforce
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Goldman Sachs
- Air Liquide
- Schneider Electrics
- Ericsson
- Siemens
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