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DBA DBA

Location

Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci, Paris, France
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

14,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Starting Month

OctStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at EMLV Business School is a 3-year doctoral programme offering a unique blend of intellectual stimulation, advanced research, and professional achievement. With over three decades of academic legacy and alumni interspersed globally, it provides international exposure and is recognized by the AACSB accreditation. It brings together leading industry experts and international researchers, allowing students to contribute to managerial practice and engage in academic discourse.
The programme enables doctoral students with scientific research techniques, theoretical knowledge, and professional experience to compose and effectively uphold a dissertation that provides fresh perspectives and remedies to real-world issues.
It offers doctoral candidates the possibility to:
  • Conduct doctoral research within an accredited business school committing to academic excellence and global standards in business education
  • Bridge business and academia through research
  • Create a positive impact on business and society in a sustainable manner
  • Achieve a recognised doctorate degree while advancing your career without interruption
  • Get trained by high-quality faculty members and practitioners


The 3-year DBA programme is organized as follows.

  • The first year will be devoted to doctoral courses, including “Core Business Administration: Theory and Practice” and “Methods and Specialisations”. Students will have the opportunity to choose one of the specialisation lecture series.
  • The second and third years will focus on doctoral thesis writing under the supervision of a qualified research director and seminars to help you familiarize yourself with business research and applications.
  • In particular, you will learn about research dissemination and defend your DBA thesis at the end of the third year, which is the condition for being awarded the Doctorate in Business Administration

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at EMLV Business School is a 3-year doctoral programme offering a unique blend of intellectual stimulation, advanced research, and professional achievement. With over three decades of academic legacy and alumni interspersed globally, it provides international exposure and is recognized by the AACSB accreditation. It brings together leading industry experts and international researchers, allowing students to contribute to managerial practice and engage in academic discourse.
The programme enables doctoral students with scientific research techniques, theoretical knowledge, and professional experience to compose and effectively uphold a dissertation that provides fresh perspectives and remedies to real-world issues.
It offers doctoral candidates the possibility to:
  • Conduct doctoral research within an accredited business school committing to academic excellence and global standards in business education
  • Bridge business and academia through research
  • Create a positive impact on business and society in a sustainable manner
  • Achieve a recognised doctorate degree while advancing your career without interruption
  • Get trained by high-quality faculty members and practitioners


The 3-year DBA programme is organized as follows.

  • The first year will be devoted to doctoral courses, including “Core Business Administration: Theory and Practice” and “Methods and Specialisations”. Students will have the opportunity to choose one of the specialisation lecture series.
  • The second and third years will focus on doctoral thesis writing under the supervision of a qualified research director and seminars to help you familiarize yourself with business research and applications.
  • In particular, you will learn about research dissemination and defend your DBA thesis at the end of the third year, which is the condition for being awarded the Doctorate in Business Administration

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Educational qualifications: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in management or a related field (e.g., MBA, MA, MSc, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Professional experience: A minimum of five (05) years of professional management experience, acquired before or after completing the Master’s degree, is required.
  • English proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate advanced proficiency in academic English in reading and writing to effectively engage with the program’s curriculum and scholarly materials: IELTS 6.5 (or TOEIC/TOEFL/CEC equivalent) is required. Native English speakers, and those who have previously graduated from a programme taught in English, are exempted.
Required application documents:
  • Motivational letter
  • Updated CV
  • Copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • English proficiency proofs
  • 2 references (when possible 1 academic/1 business referee)

15 Jul 2025
3 Years
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,000 EUR
Domestic (Out of State)
14,000 EUR
International
14,000 EUR

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Our application procedure is quite simple and it is done entirely online. You start by creating your file in our dedicated portal: https://international.leonard-de-vinci.net/. After submitting your application, our team will review it and send you an invitation to perform an online interview.
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