Overview
Key facts of Doctorate of Business Administration in Sustainability Management from Sustainability Management School (SUMAS)
The Main Focus of Research is on the innovative integration of business knowledge with sustainable development issues. Specifically, economic growth, environmental management and social fairness are integral parts of all DBA projects.The theoretical philosophy of this DBA program hinges upon a holistic approach to problem-solving and stresses the development of leadership skills in times of changing organizational settings due to crisis and scarcity of resources.It places emphasis on the application of sound theory and rigorous research into real and complex issues in business and management. The students are expected to undertake an independent and systematic investigation selecting the appropriate methodology of research, methods and techniques. The aim is to address topics relevant to organizations and management, particularly with an emphasis on sustainability.
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Courses included:
- Responsible Leadership, Change & Systems Thinking
- How to Create a Winning Culture in Multinational Companies
- Sustainable Innovation and Turning Sustainable Development (SD) into a Competitive Advantage
- Responsible Management Practices & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Financial Evaluation of Sustainability-related Projects
- Methods of Data Collection
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Business Administration Sustainable Development Innovation Management View 3 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in SwitzerlandExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree. Once you have applied, our admissions team will be in contact with you for any further requirements.
- Official certified University transcripts and diplomas, with certified translation if not originally in English
- CV / Resume indicating both complete education and any work experience in reverse chronological order
- Essay of 3000 words stating your research interests, chosen research topic and motivations, theoretical framework as well as expected outcomes of research results
- Photocopy of a valid passport or ID
- If you are not a native English speaker, or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school: TOEFL (minimum score of 550 PBT or 80 IBT), or IELTS (minimum score of 6.0), or other Standardized English Placement Exams
- Application fee CHF 150
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13333 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40000 CHF for the full programme during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
13333 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40000 CHF for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Gland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Italy
- Switzerland
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