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DBA in Paris
Doctorate in Business Administration
From experience to recognised expertise.
An applied research programme (Bac+8) designed to formalise your professional practice and inform strategic decision-making.
Level: Professional doctorate (Bac+8)
Approach: Applied research and thesis
Format: Seminars, workshops, and supervision
Campus : Paris Bastille (75004)
The DBA bridges managerial practice and academic rigour. Unlike a traditional pathway, you are not only here to learn—you are here to formalise your experience. You start from a real-world issue, test it against research methods, and produce results that are verifiable, publishable, and actionable.
EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT
A real-world problem statement
RESEARCH AND METHOD
Scientific rigour
IMPACT AND DECISION
Actionable modelling
The DBA philosophy
A research dynamic compatible with your professional activity
The programme is paced by regular interactions to maintain steady progress.
Methodology seminars
Structure your research question, select an approach, and secure your research protocol.
Workshops and conferences
Engage with peers and experts to refine your analytical perspective.
Thesis supervision
Regular meetings with your supervisor to validate milestones and guide decisions.
Your research resources: a support ecosystem
An ecosystem designed to secure your progress, from the initial problem statement to the final defence.
Library and databases
Facilitated access to academic resources, with support for bibliographic research.
Supervision and milestones
Milestones, expected deliverables, and structured feedback at every phase.
DBA Research Toolkit
Templates and frameworks: topic framing, literature review, thesis outline, and writing standards.
Academic writing support
Guidance to structure your argumentation and refine your academic writing style (FR/EN).
Zotero and APA 7 referencing
Zotero onboarding guide, plus APA 7 referencing requirements.
Research design
Methodological frameworks to turn managerial insight into a rigorous research protocol.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for working professionals who want to step back and reflect on their practice:
Managers and senior leaders (strategy, innovation, transformation)
Expert consultants (seeking to formalise their methods)
Business school lecturers (aiming for a doctoral qualification)
Admissions requirements
Academic level: Bac+5 (Master’s, MBA, MSc) or equivalent.
Professional experience: 5 years of significant experience (recommended).
Selection: Application file (CV, research intention statement) and interview.
Tuition: €3,390 per year.
Career outlook and positioning
The DBA strengthens your positioning as an expert and an intellectual leader. Outcomes depend on your profile, sector, and project, but all pathways aim towards high-responsibility roles.
Strategic Leadership
Expert Consulting
Transformation
Research and Analysis
Thought Leadership
Join the programme
Application and research intention
CV, degree certificates, and a research intention statement.
A discussion of project feasibility and your motivation.
Scientific Committee
Topic validation and final admission.