Overview
This DBA - Dissertation Track D.BA program from Swiss School Of Business and Management is requiring to students to deliver dissertation/monologue thesis at the end of their DBA program.
It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry which is designed for mid-career executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their practical and theoretical knowledge in the field.
As far as supervision of thesis research is concerned it is to be noted that the DBA thesis supervisor generally looks at the scientific work being prepared by the student, supervises it, and is committed to ensuring that quality standards of the work are being met.
The supervisor is a person with the requisite academic qualification and experience in the chosen field of the thesis research. The supervisor has expert knowledge of the field in which the student is carrying out his/her research.
The Supervisor’s task is to guide the DBA student from commencement of the research through the oral presentation and defense of the completed research work (DBA viva).
Total duration for completing the DBA program is two (2) academic years or less which depends on student’s motivation to deliver the thesis.
Career opportunities:
The DBA program will bring you the opportunity to obtain the highest-level postgraduate qualification in business and management field without interrupting your career.
The DBA Dissertation track offers a rigorous online or blended learning and research plan to the global executives. All DBA students have the possibility to attend campus based seminars that are organized in Geneva.
The program was designed for business professionals and top executives with the objective to provide them with a practical grounding in premium business and research education and its applications by offering flexible and rigorous research-based curriculum.
The DBA doctorate program features a thesis research project that emphasizes applied research to help you solve a real-world problem within your organization. Our distinguished program faculty will accompany you throughout the DBA journey by providing milestones to help you stay on track.
Accreditation
SSBM Geneva is ACBSP accredited and EduQua certified. ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education and considered to be one of the best accreditations for business schools. ACBSP is recognised by the CHEA – Council for Higher Education Accreditation. EduQua is the Swiss national quality assurance body.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Course structure:
- Research Methodology
- Publishing Your Paper
- Writing Research Proposal
- Research Proposal
- Software Citation Tools
- Thesis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can join our program at any moment once the Admission Committee’s reviews your application.
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
MBA (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized higher education institution.
- A Master’s degree in management (or associated discipline) with a minimum of 2 years professional work experience.
- A Master’s degree in a field other than management (or related discipline) but with a minimum of 5 years professional work experience.
- Grade transcripts
- Your CV or resume
- ID or passport copy
- One photo
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
- Research track tuition: 22,000 EUR per full programme
Living costs for Genève
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Students may obtain a reduction in tuition fee in the following cases:
- Payment in one installment to the SSBM’s gyro account: 10%
- GPA in the completed undergraduate and graduate program 3,5 – 3,99: 5%
- GPA in the completed undergraduate and graduate program 4,00 – 4,49: 10%
- GPA in the completed undergraduate and graduate program 4,50 – 5: 15%
- SSBM alumni: 5%
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