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Global DBA

An International Doctorate in Business Administration for Executives

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Admission level

From Master's degree + 5 years of professional work experience

Campus

Paris

Degree

Doctorate in Business AdministrationM.Sc. in Management Research

Format

Part Time

Intake

January 2023

Language

English

Presentation of the Global DBA

The KEDGE Global Doctorate in Business Administration (Global DBA) is an International Doctorate Program for Executives and Entrepreneurs delivered in Paris.

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Peter Von Staden - KEDGE

Peter Von Staden

Program Director

The most distinctive international DBA programme available on the market today

Today's senior executives find themselves confronted with challenges they were never prepared for during their academic studies. An interconnected global economy with rapidly changing population dynamics and market forces, the emergence of developing nations as drivers of world markets, and growing concerns about sustainability in business practices and the management of finite resources of all types - these are just a few examples of the dynamic context in which modern business is conducted.

To be succesful in this environment requires business acumen, patience, vision, and the conviction and confidence to take precise courses of action at the right moment. In short, it requires experience and understanding og the dynamic of change.

The Global Doctorate in Business Administration is a programme conceived precisely for these individuals - those men and women who have proven themselves on the frontlines of the world of commerce, who have taken risks, experienced successes - and failures - and who now, after years of learning, maturing and reflecting on their careers, find themselves at a crossroads, asking themselves, "What's next?"

The Global DBA is an international executive programme par excellence. For executives prepared to crown the achievements of their careers with a doctorate in business administration, it is the opportunity to answer the question, "What's next?" with the same decisive confidence and conviction that they have shown over the course of their careers.

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Why choose this programme?

  • The Global DBA Program offers you a Part-Time doctoral programme of the highest caliber and the opportunity to critically reflect on your careers by developing theoretically-based, applied business and organizational research skills in a thoroughly international environment.  
  • It offers business executives the opportunity to combine doctoral studies with a full-time occupation.
  • Graduates will be able to confront management issues of the utmost relevance in the modern business context by applying newly acquired analytical research skills.

  • KEDGE Business School: No. 2 in published research by the French National Scientific research Committee and triple accredited by the three most prestigious international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.

  • Bring your business knowledge to another level through cutting edge academic research and crown the achievements of your career with a doctorate in business administration.
  • Career transformation to strength your position in your current professional sector, to academia or to consultancy.

  • Question your important business and management issues though a totally new lens and solve your business problems with the help of senior academics
  • Produce yourself new knowledge through the conduct and defense of your doctoral dissertation

  • Successful completion of Phase 1 of the programme leads to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management Research
  • Successful completion of Phase 2 of the programme leads to the Doctorate in Business Administration

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A leading recognized European institution based in France

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Campuses across the world

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Over sixty international research faculty

Testimonials

ACN Korea KANG Hee Chief Executive Officer ACN Korea

Over the past 2 decades, consistently at a senior-management level with major multinational companies (IBM, Tyco, ADT Caps, ACN), I have gathered substantial experience of business practices ‘in the real world’. When I decided to return to the world of academia, first to complete my Executive MBA and now my DBA, obviously these experiences were and have been tremendously beneficial to me. However, the opportunity to take a step back and to contextualize my acquired knowledge in the framework of business and management research and applied theory – particularly in the field of Organisational Behaviour – has helped me to diversify my business acumen and quite simply has given me more tools to use in my professional life as a manager, which I have no doubt are now and will continue to be valuable assets.

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, Hong Kong Mrs. ANG Lay Ping Angela - 2016 EA-DBA INTAKE Vice President, Head of Client On-boarding APAC

I have been in the finance industry for close to 10 years, and have worked my way through the ranks at the management level. During that time I have dealt with numerous clients, senior management, consultants and industry players across many countries in Asia and Europe. I strongly believe that the EA-DBA programme will enable me to pursue my dream in conducting CRM research, and to become an academic professor. I chose the EA-DBA because the courses are delivered across the globe in Europe and Asia. This provides an international perspective alongside many exciting networking, learning and sharing opportunities, which no other programme will be able to provide.

Better position to facilitate change in the company, Mr. CHEN Sheng – 2016 EA-DBA Intake Vice President, Volvo Construction Equipment Investment (China) Co., Ltd

In my career with Volvo Construction Equipment, a multi-national group that I have been with for 10 years now, one of the major challenges our group has faced is the cyclical nature of the construction equipment industry and increased market volatility in China. To succeed in this environment, our company must find the approaches that are both effective and reactive as the environment around it changes. I am focusing my DBA research on the impact of corporate culture in adapting to a given business environment and lasting levels of corporate performance. With an increased knowledge base in this field, I will be in a better position to facilitate change in the company, given environmental changes, by creating and communicating trust, shared values and the desire to positively drive corporate performance.

EA-DBA program brings me a large platform for business research Mrs. SUN Jiami - 2017 EA-DBA Intake President, D&S Consulting

With a rich professional working experience in marketing management for over 20 years, I started to realize my limits. Therefore, I was looking for a place where allows me to do some experimental and academic researches. EA-DBA programme brings me a large platform for business research with both international participants and supports of high-level Europe and Asia research faculty. In this programme, participants could have a diverse choice for their research domains. In my case, I start this programme with my interests on consumer behavior and effects of social network on branding.

Need some personal advice about this programme?

Elise François - KEDGE
Elise François EA-DBA Programme Coordinator
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FAQ Global DBA

What are the differences between DBA, EMBA and PhD programme?

EMBA concentrates on delivering management knowledge and skills, and  a great number of  case studies and discussions will be involved in the classes. A PhD is a full-time research programme. Typically, this programme is to prepare students for academic careers. The DBA programme is delivered partime to men and women in business who have significant practical experience and wish to conduct guided research on topics of specific business application. Similar to the PhD programme, courses on methodology, research methods, literature review writing and advanced courses on specific topics are taken. 

How is Global DBA programme recognized by the world?

Global DBA Programme is given by KEDGE Business School in cooperation with Hong Kong Baptist University and The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. KEDGE DBA students who complete their studies will be awarded the degrees of both DBA and MSc Research Methods. KEDGE Business School is one of only 1% of Business Schools in the world to hold the Triple Crown (AMBA, EQUIS & AACSB), and the degree is globally recognized.

If the candidate does not have master degree, could he apply for the Global DBA programme?

Education background is a significant factor but not the decisive one. A candidate who has good corporate management experience and a strong aspiration to study will be taken into consideration. Supplementary materials may be required (such as references).

What are the English language requirements for applicants?

All courses of the Global DBA programme will be delivered in English. All applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the programme. 

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