Executive DBA
Doctorate in Business Administration
Why a Montblanc DBA?
You WILL ENJOY IT.
You are going to meet a different kind(in Arabic, French, or English, In person, online, or blended)
Doctorate of Business Administration Why a Montblanc DBA?
We will spend between 3 and 6 years together. During your DBA with us, you'll take advantage of the best courses, lectures, webinars, and seminars taught by the most influential business leaders and leading entrepreneurs, and you'll meet influential people.
Montblanc Business School offers its Executive DBA program in a flexible hybrid "Highflex 5.0" format, enabling participants to complete the doctoral program in English, French or Arabic, or any combination. The program can be taken in person, online, or a combination of both, and is expected to be completed in just three years.
You will experience an ultimate dream, you will benefit from unparalleled knowledge, you will build a wonderful network of friends for life, and you will receive the prestigious Doctorate of Business Administration from Montblanc Business School and 3 certificates in research and business management from the Economic Warfare Business School.
IT'S ALL ABOUT CARE & ATTENTION.
The treatment of our DBA program participants is very gratifying, and they appreciate it.
When you choose Montblanc Business School for your Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), you are choosing to have a distinguished education with a warm, supportive relationship.Our team will give you access to its best experiences. Your work and time within the DBA program at Montblanc Business School will be carefully guided and individually accompanied. This is how we pamper our DBA program participants.
FITS YOU BUSY LIFE
Because business never stops, you do not have to stop doing business while getting your DBA!
If a full time degree program is not what you need right now, explore our Executive DBA program. This program offers the flexibility to meet your professional and personal responsibilities, while allowing you to customize your academic experience. Our goal is to foster your learning culture. The intention is to place the professional and personal development of our participants at the heart of our learning process. The Montblanc Business School DBA program is tailored to the busy lives of professionals and academics. It includes online and in-person seminars, lectures, qualifying exams and a final essay. ...
You no longer have to choose between furthering your education and life’s obligations. There’s a lot to consider when pursuing a DBA degree, and our faculty and staff are available to offer personalized support from writing to research. With courses offered in a part-time schedule, you can balance full-time work, home, and everyday life while pursuing your doctorate.
EASY ADMISSION
No GMAT or GRE is Required.
Montblanc Business School wants to make it easy for you to apply and start your business education. That's why we don't require the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) exams. This means you don't have to worry about taking extra tests and can focus on what really matters: achieving your dreams. Apply now and start your journey toward success.
YOUR DOCTORATE IN
3 years at glance
During the first year, the program focuses on research methods, while the second year focuses on current subjects of academic interest in the cohort. During the first year, executive students are twinned with the faculty which will help develop their research interests and will probably constitute the basis of a thesis. Students work on their theses in the summer after the first and second years of lessons. The third and last year is devoted to the writing and defense of the thesis. At the end of the program, students will receive a doctoral diploma in Business Administration degree from Montblanc Business School.
IT'S YOUR TIME
Possible extension up to 6 years
The length of the program is three to six years. Montblanc Business School Executive DBA program is essentially a blended program. The initial duration of the DBA program in Montblanc is 3 years, with the possibility of an extension of additional 3 years, according to several factors. We consider elements such as the research question, the topic, the candidates' network, the chosen research methodology, the availability of the participant, the chosen languages, and the candidates' language proficiency and writing ability. Those elements can all influence the length of the program. In addition, we understand that due to the professional nature of the studies chosen, changes in the candidate's professional obligations may also affect the length of time required to complete the Executive DBA, hence the availability of less restrictive time frames.
NEVERS ALONE
Unique and Privileged Relationship with You
We are the family school for management, business, and entrepreneurship people. At the Montblanc Business School, you will never feel alone. The essence of our culture is that we will be with you throughout the DBA program and beyond because our relationship does not end with your graduation with a Doctor of Business Administration degree.
Our DBA program brings together a diverse community of professionals from all backgrounds, allowing you to embrace different perspectives and view your organization or role through a new lens. Engage in a rich learning environment that encourages collaboration and in-depth conversations with your peers
VIP TREATMENT IS YOURS.
To offer you the best experience of the doctorate in premium mode
Your comfort matters more than anything else! You will be surrounded by several people at all times throughout the 3 years of your doctorate. This is your ultimate winning team, the best in their domains. With 17 person who will surround you like a positive cloud during your Executive DBA. People who will work to make your DBA the ultimate experience that will change your life forever:
Personal Development Coach, Psychologist (for your health and quality of life), Medical Doctor (general practitioner), Specialist in Integrative Medicine, Vice President of Human Resources, Retired executive over 75 years old, Executive MBA student, 2 Doctors of Business Administration from the previous cohort, Executive MBA student, Montor in business, Montor Serial Entrepreneur, top athlete, investment specialist, Asset Manager, Academic Supervisor, Personal Branding Manager, Professional Supervisor from the world of your choice (industry or other), and a dedicated secretary to help you with your doctoral studies, writing your papers, organizing your agenda, networking, business opportunities, and travel arrangements (flight and hotel).
YOU WILL FOCUS ON
Research, education, communication, & networking
If you are looking to conduct multidisciplinary and applied research that you can apply in the real world and/or disseminate in academia, consider our engaged practitioner doctoral program. In this program, you will focus on:
Research: Tap into a network of alumni, faculty, and research resources to conduct practitioner-scholar research projects.
Education: Participate in workshops on relevant methods and topics.
Dissemination: Present your work at conferences and publish your findings in journals.
Networking: Connect within the practitioner and academic community through an alumni network, faculties, business leaders, and great entrepreneurs.....
Calendar & Phasing
Experience the Magic.
Phase 1 - Definition of the research question (estimated duration in optimal conditions: 18 months): A consultation session will be organized with the director of the doctoral school to define the first step of the research process. Following this counseling session, a faculty supervisor will be assigned to you. You will work on and be required to submit a literature review as well as an initial work based on a case study.
Phase 2 - Action Plan: The literature review and case study are presented and discussed in collaboration with the supervisor and the doctoral school executive committee. This allows for the final validation of the research question. The presentation can be done in person, or, if you cannot attend in person, via an online platform. After validation, a DBA thesis action plan will be determined with you to prepare you for Phase 4, which includes setting the initial milestones for writing your DBA thesis.
Phase 3 - Writing the thesis (estimated duration under optimal conditions: 18 months): During Phase 3 of your dissertation, regular feedback, support, and progress monitoring will be provided to ensure that you receive appropriate guidance during the writing process while ensuring the timely completion of the dissertation. Your thesis will also include a revised literature review.
Phase 4 - Oral Defense: The DBA thesis evaluation includes a face-to-face or live video examination. The dissertation is evaluated by a chairperson, two referees, a minimum of two appropriately qualified examiners with doctoral-level research degrees, and three professionals in your research area.
Phase 5 - Publication: Once completed, your DBA thesis is published on the Montblanc Business School repository and other platforms.
There’s room for everyone, but seats fill up quickly!
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Doctorate of Business Administration
You’ve worked hard, built connections, and made a name for yourself. Now, it’s time to take your career to the next level. Welcome to Montblanc Business School, the Gold Card for mid-career professionals like you. Our Doctorate of Business Administration, Executive MBA, Bachelor of Business, and certificate programs offer the opportunity to keep advancing without losing the momentum you’ve already gained. Join us at a globally recognized institution and help shape the future. Step into the fascinating world of power and influence, and build lifelong connections with The Infinite Spheres Order.
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As a private, independent institution, Montblanc Business School specializes in multidisciplinary higher education and research in business administration. We are part of The Infinite Spheres Order and the TrueNorth Academy, which share our commitment to developing leaders who are prepared to navigate the complexities of an ever-changing global landscape.
Our programs include the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Executive MBA, and Bachelor of Economics and Human Behavior. With specializations in areas such as management, economics, human capital management, applied neuroscience, psychology, governance, public policies, and economic warfare, we offer a diverse range of pathways for students to deepen their expertise.
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Note: The XBA program is a part-time study and does not qualify for a student permit in Canton Zurich, France , USA .