Doctorate in Business Administration

• One of the standout features of our DBA program is the rich diversity of its participants. Each cohort brings together professionals from across the globe, representing a wide range of industries and business sectors. This diverse mix of backgrounds and perspectives creates an enriching environment where ideas are shared, experiences are exchanged, and learning is enhanced.
• Our students hold a variety of leadership roles, from C-suite executives to senior managers, which means that every class becomes an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. With proven expertise in their respective fields, each participant contributes unique insights that challenge conventional thinking and push boundaries.
• This vibrant exchange of knowledge helps foster a collaborative learning environment where global perspectives meet, allowing students to gain practical, real-world insights that are directly applicable to their careers. Whether through case studies, group projects, or seminar discussions, the interactions within our DBA community play a crucial role in shaping innovative and forward-thinking business leaders.

• Advanced Research and Methodology: DBA students acquire advanced research skills, including mastery of data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the ability to conduct high-level academic research.
• Management and Leadership Expertise: The program aims to develop a deep understanding of organizational management, including organizational theory, strategic management, operations management, and change management.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: DBA students are trained to critically analyze complex business problems and formulate innovative and effective solutions, considering long-term implications for the company.
• Advanced Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both in writing and orally, is essential for professionals with a DBA. This includes writing research articles, presenting research work at academic conferences, and communicating with diverse audiences, including other researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers.
• Human Resource Management Knowledge: Skills in human resource management are essential for understanding team and individual dynamics within organizations, as well as for promoting effective and ethical leadership.
• In-depth Understanding of the Global Business Context: DBA students develop a deep understanding of the global economy, international business practices, as well as issues and opportunities related to the globalization of businesses.

• Strategic Thinking and Innovation: DBA graduates are trained to adopt a strategic approach to business management, identifying innovation and growth opportunities, and developing tailored strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: DBA students are made aware of the complex ethical issues faced by contemporary businesses, as well as the growing importance of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Our 3-year, part-time DBA program combines the flexibility of online learning with the richness of in-person sessions at Audencia’s Paris and Nantes campuses. Delivered in a hybrid format, the program allows you to balance your professional commitments while advancing your academic qualifications.

The curriculum is led by experienced DBA faculty, offering dynamic online classes, interactive seminars, and weekend workshops. These in-person sessions foster collaboration and networking, ensuring you get both the flexibility and the depth needed to excel.

With a focus on practical application and cutting-edge research, this approach ensures that you develop the skills and insights needed to lead and innovate in the business world.

Thesis

Eligibility requirements for the Doctorate in Business Administration program:

• MBA or Master's degree
• 5 years work experience, including managerial responsibilities.
• Minimum age 25
• Proficiency in English
  
  

Exceptionally, some candidates with 3-4 years of work experience may be accepted.

3 months

• CV and Motivation Letter in English
• Researh Proposal of minimum 3 pages
• Copies of university transcripts
• Graduate Degree Diploma
• English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
• Copy of identification (passport or ID card)

Note that the minimum age of the applicant should be 25 years old, with a work experience of 5+ years.

35 000€

A scholarship may be awarded to the successful candidates to assist in the funding of the program.