Highlights
Tuition fee
13000 EUR / year
13000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
13000 EUR / year
13000 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Anytime
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

During years one and two of your Doctorate of Business Administration at Geneva Business School, you will undertake six self-study courses through our innovative online learning platform.

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Overview

Your project could focus on a real-life business situation or a problem that you are dealing with in your current work situation. It could also be a business idea that you want to explore or focus on or current ideas that are impacting the industry you are working in.

Geneva Business School is a leading teaching-focused institution known for its innovative learning methods and commitment to the use of the latest educational technology.

Our Doctorate of Business Administration at Geneva Business School harnesses these strengths in order to deliver a highly flexible online learning experience compatible with full-time work. The course is designed so that you can work wherever you are – in your office, at home, on the train. All you need is a connected device and the program materials will always be ready for you.

Why should I study a DBA?

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Geneva Business School will help you solve a current business issue and make a tangible contribution to the field in which you work. Aimed at individuals who are looking for an opportunity to deep dive into a problem or idea that requires research, analysis, and guidance from industry experts to develop recommendations and solutions.

Accreditation

Accredited by IACBE, EDUQUA, UNESCO.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Management Research Perspectives
  • Developing Business Intelligence
  • Problem Solving Using Qualitative Research Methods
  • Problem Solving Using Quantatitive Research Methods
  • Contemporary Issues in Business- Reflecting on Business Practice

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Open year-round

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
130
TOEFL® IBT
85
PTE Academic
66
IELTS
7

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Genève, Switzerland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
130
TOEFL® IBT
85
PTE Academic
66
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a related field
  • IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo Test 130-135 (official English exam results) / Cambridge C1 / Pearson 66 or proof of studying previously in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years
  • Scanned copy of all required academic diplomas, transcripts, certificates
  • Extensive previous business/professional experience
  • Photocopy of a valid passport/national ID
  • Resume/CV
  • Reference letters from a former academic institution and from your current employer (if applicable)
  • Completion of the Thesis Proposal Form.

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    13000 EUR / year
    13000 EUR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    13000 EUR / year
    13000 EUR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctorate of Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1920 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
PHD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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