Doctorate of Business Administration
A valuable training program
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a program combining training and research project which aims to enhance the professional paths of managers or business leaders and enable them to acquire new professional and academic knowledge.
The essentials of DBA
3 years part-time – compatible with professional activity
Research seminars
Doctoral workshops
November / February
From a distance
Application review + interview
Doctorate of Business Administration – Bac+8
- Hold an MBA (Master of Business Administration) or equivalent Master’s degree
- Have accumulated 3 years of professional experience
- Have a research idea for the thesis
Accessible to people with disabilities
Development of the research project and epistemology as well as research methodology
Empirical section and field research
Writing and defending your professional thesis.
Throughout the program, you will receive individual guidance and support from a senior research professor (HDR) or university professor.
Why choose a Doctorate of Business?
By choosing to pursue a DBA, business executives acquire new skills such as:
- The assimilation of new scientific and research knowledge,
- The ability to provide academic and professional insights into complex issues in management science,
- The ability to communicate their work to an audience of academics or professionals,
- The ability to apply and transmit new knowledge within a business context,
- Understanding and applying techniques applicable to academic research in management science,
- The ability to work in complex organizational environments.
- Reorienting their career, developing new skills, and sharpening their intellectual curiosity,
- Apply the rigor of academic research to contemporary business challenges.
- Question and improve existing practices, strategies, and business models to develop an entrepreneurial focus.
The benefits of producing a thesis are numerous for the doctoral candidate:
At the end of the three-year program, the doctoral candidate will have achieved a high level of professional and academic development.
Develop advanced professional expertise and master innovative research methodologies
PARTNERSHIP
DBA WITH UCMT
In collaboration with UCMT, Istec has developed the following DBA programs in China:
- DBA in Business Administration (DBA-EM)
- DBA in Finance (FDBA)
- DBA in Cultural Management (DCM)
- DBA in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (DBA-IM)
- DBA in Educational Management (DEM)
The UCMT/istec programs are offered in several cities across China and are taught in Mandarin and English. The faculty is recruited internationally and includes Istec professors who teach multiple courses throughout the year, ensuring the continuous sharing of best practices and maintaining high quality standards. The program also includes one or more study periods in Paris, during which students attend lectures with prestigious professors and speakers, visit companies and complete exercises to put their new knowledge into practice.
PARTNERSHIP
DBA WITH KING’S BUSINESS SCHOOL
In collaboration with King’s Business School, ISTEC has developed the following DBA programs in Dubai:
- DBA in Digital Transformation
- DBA in Corporate Finance
- DBA in Human Resource Management
- DBA in Healthcare Management
- DBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
PARTNERSHIP
DBA WITH ATMS
For over 21 years, ATMS Education Group has been a leading player in higher education, offering students from more than 15 countries programs tailored to industry needs and internationally recognized degrees. As a trusted academic provider, ATMS collaborates with various European business schools to guarantee its students a high-quality education that meets international standards.
PARTNERSHIP
DBA WITH GOLDEN EDUCATION
As one of the largest education groups in China, Golden Education is committed to building a lifelong learning ecosystem for Executive Education. Booker Education, as its core brand specializing in executive development, carries the mission of serving the future of Global business.
The DBA degree program launched by Golden Education and ISTEC in China aims to cultivate senior Chinese executives with academic capabilities. The program covers various fields and directions, such as artificial intelligence, healthcare management, cultural and arts administration, and transformation.
PARTNERSHIP
DBA WITH EXCELL'SUP
In collaboration with EXCELL’SUP, Istec has developed a multidisciplinary DBA program in Côte d’Ivoire: Tourism Management, Hospitality and Catering, Business Management, Financial Management, Arts and Culture Management, Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, Education Management, Logistics and Transportation, Project Management, and Communication and Marketing.
The EXCELL’SUP/Istec programs are offered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and are taught in French and English. The professors are recruited internationally and include Istec professors who administer several modules and doctoral seminars, ensuring the continuous sharing of best practices and quality control. The program also includes one or more study periods in Paris, during which doctoral students attend conferences and seminars, visit companies, and complete practical exercises to apply their new knowledge.
Access conditions
Admissions
• 3 years of experience
• Defined research project
• Cover letter
• Diplomas
• Thesis proposal (3,000–4,000 characters)
• Proof of identity
• Application fee (€200)
• Presentation of the research project.