G-DBA at BSB: Doctorate of Business Administration

Spanning 3 continents

Doctoral degree programme – level 8

Part-time in 3 to 5 years

Taught in English

Why choose the BSB Doctorate of Business Administration?

Become a recognised thought leader for addressing the theory practice gap

Join a unique global DBA degree offered by a triple accredited school

Study in France and get a unique learning experience spanning 3 continents

World leading research training visits in MIT Sloan and Tokyo Tech

BSB G-DBA presentation

The BSB Global Doctorate in Business Administration (G-DBA) is a Doctoral level, research-based degree, internationally accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, designed to contribute to the enhancement of multi- and inter-disciplinary management practice.

As a Doctoral degree programme – level 8 in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), it also contributes to the production of new “mode-2” knowledge via the application and development of theoretical frameworks, methods, and techniques to real world settings.

The BSB G-DBA programme emphasizes the novel application of theory, rather than the creation of theory for its own sake. It adheres to European best practice (see, EDAMBA and EQUAL Guidelines) as well as the Doctoral programme standards of the world leading accreditation bodies (for example, EQUIS).

BSB's G-DBA presentation by Dimitris Assimakopoulous, Program Director & EDAMBA President

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Most DBA programs are delivered part-time in 3 to 5 years, where the candidate is expected to complete a DBA thesis by research alongside full-time work and other commitments.

Year 1
Teaching in France

Responsible Innovation and Technology Management
(axis Digital Leadership)

4.5 days

Lyon

01/2025

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Economics of Sustainable Development
‍(axis Wine & Spirits)

4.5 days

Dijon

06/2025

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Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

2.5 days

Paris

11/2025

Year 2
Teaching in Japan and France

Governance of Sustainable Ecosystems
designing the Hydrogen Ecosystem for Toyota

2.5 days

Tokyo TIT

03/2026

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From Theory to Practice
‍this module is a rolling module starting in module 1 in Lyon and ends in module 5

3.5 days

Lyon

06/2026

Year 3
Teaching in USA

Advanced topics on analysis of longitudinal data

2.5 days

MIT Sloan, Boston

03/2027

Year 4 - 7
Thesis completion

Complete writing up of the thesis & subsequent examination (viva voce), final corrections of the DBA Thesis and graduation in years 4 to 7 – additional study years are granted based on the annual progress reviews and in consultation with the supervisory teams.

BSB Global DBA program's start date: January 27^th, 2025

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Training aims

BSB's G-DBA enables candidates to realise their professional aspirations by helping them to bridge the theory practice gap.

Scientific rigor: Acquire advanced research skills and techniques.Design a rigorous research project
Multiple career path: with a Global DBA you can access multiple career paths by facilitating a change in your career direction with a terminal degree
Terminal degree: the highest Doctoral degree programme in Business Administration and management, accredited by all the world's leading accreditation organisations

Why apply for BSB's DBA ?

Most DBA programs are delivered part-time in 3 to 5 years, where the candidate is expected to complete a DBA thesis by research alongside full-time work and other commitments.

Triple accredited degree

Awarded by BSB, which holds the triple crown of international accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – only 120 business schools, out of more than 15,000 schools worldwide are distinguished as "triple accredited".

Global High Level Training and Reach

The programme will address major societal challenges via dedicated workshops, visits, and collaborative research training provision with world leading institutions in Japan – Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the USA – MIT Sloan School of Management.

Discover the French Culture

The programme will leverage the multi-campus architecture of BSB with its three campuses in Lyon, Dijon (including Beaune) and Paris. In the first year of study, you will have the opportunity to learn from and supervised by faculty on all three campuses.

Student Stories: Hear from Our BSB Community

Work-life balance is a matter of commitment, passion, and curiosity. When what you are doing is important, that balance can find itself - Hisham

One of my favorite quotes from Gandhi is, "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" - Michael

Coming to Europe is a very new experience for me. However, I like to explore new things - Kenneth

To dive deep into and explore as much as possible - Russel

BSB feels like a family - Charles

I have colleagues all over the world in my cohort, and this is quite impressive to me - Neslihan

Ready to transform your career?

For more information, including prices, detailed programme and full teaching team, please download the brochure.

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Training visits

A unique learning experience spanning 3 continents.

BSB Lyon

BSB Dijon

MIT Sloan School of Management

Tokyo Institute of Technology

BSB Lyon

BSB Dijon

MIT Sloan School of Management

Tokyo Institute of Technology

BSB Lyon

BSB Dijon

MIT Sloan School of Management

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Learning approach

Selective intake of 12 to 15 G-DBA candidates to facilitate a high degree of peer-to-peer interactions and learning within cohorts.

The guiding principles for selection are inclusion and diversity of thought leaders in the selected areas of research interest. Hybrid learning with 6 face to face focused workshops in three Continents alongside individual study and online support for each G-DBA candidate throughout the programme to successful completion.

The key to successful completion is very high faculty support to DBA candidates including the appointment of a supervisory team for each G-DBA candidate in year 1.

The programme design enables candidates to start writing parts of the DBA thesis, such as the literature review and conceptual and methodological frameworks from year 1. Supervision and technology-enhanced online tutoring throughout the programme from dedicated supervisory teams, including core faculty and experts to support your research journey throughout the programme.

A strong expertise based on BSB Faculty

Let's hear from 3 of our core faculty professors who supervise the DBA. All our professors :

Have an HDR - Higher Doctorate with formal qualification to supervise research projects and doctoral students
Are confirmed researchers
Have significant academic experience including doctoral level education

Tuition fees

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For a September 2025 start date, the tuition fees for the Global Doctorate of Business Administration are €15,000 per year. Find out more about the services included in our brochure.

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