Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) programme offered by École de Management Appliqué (EMA) is considered a European highest-level qualification – Level 8 programme.

Key Facts

The D.B.A. programme is designed to prepare students for senior leadership positions, high-level consulting positions, or academic careers. The programme combines rigorous academic research with real-world application to enable professionals to become thought leaders in their respective fields. It encourages scholars to pursue independent research in areas where they possess prior expertise, such as marketing, finance, technology or operations. Thereby enhancing both their personal development and their contribution to the business world.

Students who pursue a Doctorate of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in France will be able to:

Learn different research techniques and develop research proficiency

Strengthen their ability to publish in academic and professional journals

Apply academic theory to solve real-world business challenges

Gain a comprehensive understanding of global business practices

Enhance strategic thinking and advanced leadership capabilities

Build a strong professional network with peers and industry experts

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our DBA program allows students to deepen their knowledge of business administration, to familiarise themselves with the research process, to develop their critical thinking, and to write and present their research results under the guidance of a disciplinary specialist.

This program targets corporate executives and managers seeking to deepen their understanding of business administration in a global context to enhance their career prospects.

The DBA program comprises six semesters of study, with the first and second year involving taught courses evaluated in-class, including core courses and specialized courses focusing on business administration.

The core courses cover the following areas: introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods, legal and ethical frameworks for research, organisational theories and designs, and planning a research project, research/project proposal.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Business Administration View 28 other PhDs in Business Administration 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

To be considered for admission to our doctoral programmes, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

Hold a strong master's degree, or an MBA, with a dissertation or project. Diplomas are not accepted.

The qualification must be relevant to the research subject, such as business administration, finance, or law.

Demonstrate English language proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Submit a letter of intent explaining your motivation for applying to our doctoral programmes.

Answer the Research Intention Questions for the DBA and the Research Project Questions for the PhD.

Pass an interview conducted by the Head of School.

English language waiver for applicants who hold an MOI

Students with a Statement of Medium of Instruction (MOI) in English for their previous qualification will be invited for an interview and, upon success, will not need to submit an English proficiency test.

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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

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / 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.

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