Executive DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration)

This online program is managed by ESC Amiens and its international partners.

The Executive DBA is designed for professionals who are already active in the workforce and wish to explore existing and emerging research models related to their professional experience and areas of expertise.

•    Corporate management
•    Psychology applied to management
•    Business development and marketing
•    Finance and management control
•    Philosophy applied to management
•    Health sector management
•    AI and Big Data management

Key Information

Dates: all year
Degree Awarded: Executive DBA
Duration: 2.5 to 3 years
Language of Instruction and Graduation: English

Program Objectives

- Design a research model based on professional experience
- Develop innovative business models and managerial engagement frameworks

Candidate Selection Process

- Introductory interview to discuss potential research directions
- Submission of the DBA application form, including a research proposal
- Final interview to confirm the study pathway

Program Structure

Year 1 : Literature review and research methodology
Year 2 : Research specialization and field development
Year 3 : Dissertation writing and defense

Participants benefit from 2 to 4 research seminars per year, as well as comprehensive support from an online supervisory team.

DBA Assessment and Validation

The DBA dissertation defense takes place at the end of the third year. The examination panel consists of doctoral researchers and experienced professionals.

Both the academic contribution and the managerial impact of the research will be assessed with equal importance.