DBA Dissertations

Intake 2016

Dr. Hee Ok KANG: The effect of Leader-Member Exchange on Turnover Intention: A Comparison between Office Workers and Field Workers
Dr. Seok Kyun KWON: The effect of Top Management Team functional background diversity on strategic agility: The moderating role of structural interdependence
Dr. llgi KIM: Change in Cultural intelligence (CQ)- the case of Japanese expatriats
Dr. Cheng CAO: The Divers to Brand Resonance in a Digitalized Chinese Marketing Environment (available for download)
Dr. Lay Ping Angela ANG: Defining and Managing Difficult Service Encounters in the Service Industry: The case of the Corporate Bank (available for download)
Dr. Meng LIU: Changing Organizational Culture to Gain Sustainable Competitive Advantage: The Case Study of Privatized Water Companies in China
Dr. Zhenxi HAN: The definition of the Direct Selling Industry in China and the Optimal Price and Service Strategy
Dr. Sheng CHEN: Generation Y, Psychological Entitlement and Task Performance: The Moderating Effects of Permissive Parenting and Directive-Achieving Leadership
Dr. Hualong ZHOU: Research on Innovation of Internet+Finance+Industy Business Model in China: A Case Study of A-Bank.net based on the Bodhi Values and Methodology
Dr. Young Ha LEE: How has a latecomer Revitalized and Dominated the Mature Market? The case of Company L and US Refrigerator Market
Dr. Hong SHENG: Research on the Equity Incentive for Chinese Enterprise Overseas Mergers and Acquisitions Performance
Dr. Weon Jung SHIN: The Influence of Corporate Governance on Firm Performance-The case for Korean SOEs
Dr. Choong Ho SHIN: Family Succession in Successful Korean Chaebols: Comparative Case Study Based on a Six-Factor Model
Dr. Julien MORANGE: The Impact of Umbrella Branding on Consumer Behavior: Does Category Expertise Matter? An Application to the Wine Industry in Two Countries (available for download)

Intake 2017

Dr Ajit Ashok ARAS: User Generated Contents in a B2B Context: The Challenges involved & a Leverage Framework.
Dr Yung Chang CHEN: Which factor dominates venture capitalists’ evaluation of start-up companies in Chinese market
Dr Jeong-Lim Jane KO: Research on the Major Factors and Values in Planning of Sustainable Housing Complex for Active-Senior
Dr Ryul LEE: Catch-up Innovation with Boundary-Spanning Exploration: The Case Study from JAC Coupling Co. Ltd. in Wind Power Industry
Dr Chung Heon OH: A solution for reducing channel conflicts: Seaherb co. ltd. case study
Dr JiYoung PARK: Customer lifetime value management and new product adoption: A case of medical devices in Korea
Dr Tae Won PARK: Switching from B2C to B2B; A Case Study of Doosan’s Massive Business Portfolio Transformation by Domestic and Cross-border M&As
Dr XiaoChi YAO: The Valuation Methods of Chinese Startups: Lessons from Meituan-Dianping
Dr ChunFu YU: The Effect of Paradoxical Leadership and Leader Proactivity on Employee Innovative Work Behavior for Start-up Companies
Dr JieQiong YU: Fixed or Fluid -The Impact of Agreement Mindset on Sino-foreign Business Negotiations

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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.