Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

SSBM - Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM)

• Location Online (from Geneva, Switzerland)
• Type of Degree Bachelor
• Start Date Request info
• Duration 3 years
• Application Deadline Request info
• Language English
• Attendance Online
• Dedication Part-time
• Pace Self-paced
• Tuition fees 9000 €

Program description

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 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.

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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.

The DBA program will bring you the opportunity to obtain the highest-level postgraduate qualification in business and management field without interrupting your career.

The DBA Dissertation track offers a rigorous online or blended learning and research plan to the global executives. All DBA students have the possibility to attend campus based seminars that are organized in Geneva or Moscow.

The program was designed for business professionals and top executives with the objective to provide them with a practical grounding in premium business and research education and its applications by offering flexible and rigorous research-based curriculum.

The DBA doctorate program features a thesis research project that emphasizes applied research to help you solve a real-world problem within your organization. Our distinguished program faculty will accompany you throughout the DBA journey by providing milestones to help you stay on track.

Premium Research

Doctoral level in-depth knowledge of latest theories and methodologies in business research

Senior Management Career

You will learn to apply novel, innovative, and creative solutions to complex business problems leading to senior management career

Flexibility

DBA fits with working professional busy schedule by providing flexible study structure

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.

DBA - Dissertation 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. It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry which is designed for mid-career.

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

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 the SSBM community!

Alumni

Networking is one of our core strategic directions.

SSBM has signed a strategic partnership with MBA Alumni clubs enabling SSBM MBA students to become members of the MBA Alumni Club. This will provide our MBA students with new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same, but also different industries. Having a diverse student body is one of SSBM’s main objectives.

Online Teaching Experience

The online teaching experience is an important factor when deciding to study online. At SSBM, we aim to provide top-notch learning experience. Do you want to see how our Online Teaching Experience looks like?

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 vision, efficiency and leadership to manage today’s organizations.