Overview

The ISM DBA is flexible, allowing you to earn a high-level business qualification without pausing your career. It is self paced, giving you up to six years to complete the requirements. And by combining in-person courses with online e-learning, you have the freedom to study wherever your career and lifestyle takes you.

ISM’s presence across the globe lends a valuable global outlook to your studies. Our Paris and New York locations allow you to work towards your DBA in two of the world’s most influential business centers. Our programs in Cape Town, New Delhi, São Paulo and Shanghai, meanwhile, give you unrivaled insight into business cultures and practices in key emerging markets.

Working alongside some of the sharpest and most ambitious minds in global business, you will learn how different cultures interpret and approach common leadership challenges. You will also become part of our thriving alumni network, giving you access to a world of career openings and academic opportunities.

Accreditation

All ISM programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Programme Structure

During the program, each candidate must:

Accumulate a total of 53 credits
Complete a minimum of 21 credits of coursework, through a combination of courses in Paris, courses in other locations, and e-learning courses

Complete Comprehensive Examinations
Complete the dissertation research project: an original piece of research relevant to the candidate’s continued career progression, and which critically assesses current international business theories, practices and problems

Audience

The DBA empowers senior managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, researchers, and faculty to continue to develop their respective professions through promoting advanced theories and practices. This program prepares candidates for higher level managerial positions by encouraging intellectual contribution and the practical application of advanced business theory.

Lecturers

All our professors are active in the business world and are recognized leaders in their fields. They bring a balance of current academic theory and practical experience, and their high professional standards challenge and inspire you to achieve excellence. Our small class sizes allow you to form close working relationships with both our faculty and your fellow candidates.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

53 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Self-paced
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

International Business View 6 other PhDs in International Business in France

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a master’s-level program

Steady career progression with increasing professional responsibilities

Strong written and spoken English

Work experience

Average of 8 years’ senior management experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28187 USD / year

≈ 28187 USD / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

28187 USD / year

≈ 28187 USD / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We aim to attract the brightest business minds to our degree programs, regardless of background or financial situation. To do this, we offer a range of need-based and merit-based scholarships of varying types and amounts.

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Scholarships Information

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