Doctorate of Business Administration
Today very few businesses remain untouched by the momentous trends toward globalisation. Increasingly global markets are creating the need for a truly international management style.
This Joint DBA programme is made up of a unique partnership between Galilee International Management Institute and Paris School of Business, representing different geographical and cultural backgrounds. The programme is designed to enable working professionals to remain in their managerial positions while undertaking periods of study and will provide the necessary tools to contribute to the production and dissemination of the applied science in areas of management and business administration.
It is a full-fledged Doctoral degree, but contrary to the Ph.D. the focus is on professional experience. It is an opportunity to broaden personal and professional horizons by encompassing careers that are in the highest echelons of the corporate, business and academic worlds. The uniqueness of the DBA is the utilisation of accumulated life experience as a foundation for research. The programme focuses on the production of concepts and methods that contribute to advance the management science corpus.
The programme is entirely in English.
This programme is designed for
Managers & Executives who wish to strengthen their company’s competencies and use research methods to bring new light to an important corporate issue.
Consultants who wish to bring an understanding and know-how to their clients in a specific field.
Advanced Students who after their MBA (or equivalent) degree want to develop a research know-how and cutting edge knowledge in their chosen field.
Teachers of Business who by their passion and curiosity apply their skills to the advancement of an aspect of applied research. Moreover, once acquired, the research methodology can be re-used to further advance thinking in related fields.
Requirements
There will be one intake of students per year. Applicants must hold a Masters degree and have at least 6 years of professional experience.
Duration
3 years
Programme Structure
Year 1:
The first year of the DBA is structured around five seminars totalling 14 days study. Three seminars will be held at Paris School of Business, France and two will be held at Galilee International Management School, Israel.
Introduction to Research Methods at the Doctoral Level (24 hours/ 3 days) — At Paris School of Business, France
Philosophical Approaches to Management Research (24 hours/ 3 days) — At Paris School of Business, France
Advanced Quantitative Methods (24 hours/ 3 days) — At Paris School of Business, France
Advanced Qualitative Methods (24 hours/ 3 days) — At Galilee International Management Institute, Israel
Negotiating Access to Data and Research Ethics (16 hours/ 2 days) — At Galilee International Management Institute, Israel
Year 2:
The second year of the DBA is designed to help doctoral candidates, with the help of supervisors, to properly define their research proposal and to develop a doctoral dissertation. The focal point of this year will be three workshops which will be held at Paris School of Business, France.
Preliminary dissertation Workshop
Preparing the defence Workshop
Preliminary defence
(5 days/40 hours)
Year 3:
The third year of the DBA is designed to help doctoral candidates, with the help of supervisors, to finalise and write a 170 -250 pages doctoral dissertation of the highest standards. To assist the students in reaching their goal, they will attend workshops which will be held at Paris School of Business, France.
Preparing the final defence workshops
(4 days/32 hours)
Cost
Tuition Fee- €31,650
Living Expense Fee (for all seminars in Israel only) — €2,955
The living expense fee covers:
- Full board accommodation (single)
- Airport transfers
- Visa
- Medical Insurance
- Study and Computer Facilities
- Laundry service
- Guided weekend excursions to places of religious and historical interest in Israel
Dates
Registration is now open.
Deadline for application is 15th June 2020.
