Doctorate of Business Administration

The Doctorate of Business Administration in detail

Located in the heart of the largest integrated economic zone in the world, the European Union, the Paris School of Business DBA in Paris program offers students from all over the world the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in France, with specializations in international business, management, marketing, economics and finance.

The DBA program is a fully-fledged Doctoral degree, with a focus on professional experience. Designed to fit the demanding lifestyle of executives and professionals, the DBA in Paris gives the necessary tools to contribute to production and dissemination of the applied science in the areas of management and business administration.

Program ambitions

The DBA program allows students to do applied research and research for practice. In this spirit, DBA students have the opportunity to attend to research seminars with the PSB faculty staff, international workshop, and academic lectures on several fields related to business administration, marketing, management, economics and finance.

The DBA program is a rigorous research-based program that enables proven business professionals to expand their knowledge and creativity under the close guidance of its doctoral faculty. The DBA program has been designed to equip students with the advanced research skills and tools needed to tackle organizational, development, and financial concerns.

The DBA experience challenges students to sharpen their critical and analytical expertise. They develop their research skills to become experts in their field with a proven ability to think outside of the box and improve their decision-making as executives and manager.

Strengths

• 100% in English
• A flexible 3-year program adapted to the rhythm of international executives
• Applied research tailored to the background and career goals of the students
• Hybrid sessions mixing seminars and workshops in Paris
• Small class size
• Tailor-made coaching and high level of supervisory support
• International faculty of academics and leading professional
• A DBA community composed of more than 200 executive students coming from more than 70 nationalities.

Program description

Depending on the focus of their research, students will benefit from a supervisory support from our highly qualified faculty. Our doctoral faculty is broken down in five tracks:

• Technology Interaction, Marketing and Customer Experience
• Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Strategic Management
• Management, Entrepreneurship and Human Resources
• Financial Management and Corporate Sustainability
• Economic Dynamics, Policy and Globalization

The rhythm of the program is organized as follows:

• 3 hybrid sessions (online and on campus in Paris)
• 2 online sessions
• 1 DBA Workshop per year in July (online and on campus in Paris)
• Regular online webinars with third-year students and DBA Alumni
• 3 thesis monitoring committee
• 3 mid-terms submission.

During the three-year program, students receive continuous supervisory support from a dedicated faculty member who is an expert in the field of research. The supervisor provides advice and guidance throughout the program.

As part of the DBA research program, students are also invited to Paris School of Business research events and receive the Research Newsletter of the Research Lab.

Assessment methodology

The first phase of the DBA program consists of the research project preparation. DBA students explore the relevant literature related to their topic, formulate the research question, gather the data for the study and build the research design of their project.

The second phase of the program consists of the implementation of the research project. DBA students apply the research design and prepare a formal written document describing all elements and the implication of the research before defending their research in front of researchers.

Throughout this process, DBA students are guided by the approved dissertation assignments.

Current school year: 2023-2024

Admission to the DBA program 

To be admitted in the DBA program, candidates must:

• Have an MBA, Master degree or equivalent from recognized institutions
• Have at least three years of work experience at managerial level

Once the candidate have sent his/her application, the Admissions Team will screen it to verify their eligibility for the program.

If eligible, an interview (on campus or online) can be schedule with Prof. Josse Roussell (j.roussel@psbedu.paris)

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Personalized support

We provide personalized support for people with disabilities as well as for athletes, artists and entrepreneurs.

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What to do after the course ?

Professional integration

The DBA program allows students to broaden their professional horizons enabling them to climb further up the corporate ladder.

For Doctors, career boosting opportunities are endless. Many go on to become faculty members of top business schools, high level consultants, or progress to board level roles.

Student Testimony