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Doctor of Business Administration in Majors

The Dual Degree Doctor of Business Administration in Majors

TWO doctor qualifications from the UK and France

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) for 17 specialisations is a dual-degree program, a partnership between the UK’s national training system and Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). The DBA is the highest academic and scientific degree available in Business Administration.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) curriculum with 17 majors emphasizes knowledge-intensive management and business administration research. The program consists of two phases: (1) the learning phase involving in-depth investigation of eight organizational modules, and (2) the research phase focused on the formation of a career-oriented, practical doctoral thesis.

Through the process of learning and research, students develop not only research capacity (a required skill at the doctoral level) but also a solid knowledge depth of each enterprise activity. This forms the basis for in-depth research and teaching in their chosen sector and subject of enthusiasm.

After completing fundamental courses in business and management, the curriculum focuses on in-depth research to develop a novel theory suitable for the student’s or teacher’s industry or sector of study or instruction.

In contrast to the PhD in Management degree, the DBA program emphasises research highly applicable to the candidate’s chosen sector. As a dual-degree program, students will graduate simultaneously with two Doctoral degrees:

  • The Professional Doctorate is part of the United Kingdom’s National Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF): OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in one of 17 majors from Paris-U.

Program Overview

Distinction in Accreditation and Recognition:

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with 17 specialisations is a dual-degree program, a collaboration between the national UK level training system of OTHM and the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). Both organisations have achieved accreditations and recognitions for the institution and programs.

  • The Doctor of Business Majors program is accredited by OTHM, a Level awarding organisation that Ofqual accredits.
  • OTHM is the UK’s Level Awarding Organisation, accredited and recognized by Ofqual UK.

Distinction in Learning Method:

The student can provide flexible learning opportunities with various learning methods:

  • Full time
  • Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)

Distinction in Student Affairs System:

  • The Learning Management System
  • Institution Management System
  • Original E-book in each module
  • E-library
  • Internship support system (for full-time)

Distinction in Degrees – 2 independent Doctors degrees:

  • Doctor Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
  • Doctor Degree from Paris-U: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in one of 17 majors (based on the thesis)

List of Majors:

The student participating in the dual degree Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme receives 2 independent doctoral degrees based on the Doctoral Thesis. The  students can choose one of the following majors:

  • DBA in International Business
  • DBA in Hospitality Management
  • DBA in Public Administration
  • DBA in Hospital Management
  • DBA in Pharmaceutical Management
  • DBA in Healthcare Management
  • DBA in Human Resources Management
  • DBA in Finance & Banking
  • DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • DBA in Tourism Management
  • DBA in Luxury Management
  • DBA in Engineer Management
  • DBA in Technical Management
  • DBA in Construction Management
  • DBA in Design Management
  • DBA in Information Technology Management
  • And other majors based on the Doctoral thesis

Achievements:

    Upon graduating from the dual degree DBA program, students can:

  • Developing dialectical thinking, in-depth research competencies, and specialised knowledge for each business environment (through specialised management disciplines at the doctoral level).
  • Understanding how to apply findings from research into your organisation and industry.
  • Understanding how to develop and establish fresh theoretical and practical foundations for research learners are lecturers.
  • Understanding the scientific research method as the foundation to form the research for your organisation and industry.

The Doctor of Business Administration in majors programme consists of 240 credits with 8 subjects and 1 doctoral thesis. The programme lasts a minimum of 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.


Mandatory Units:

  • Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 credits)
  • Managing Strategic Change (20 credits)
  • Project Development, Planning, and Management (20 credits)
  • Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 credits)
  • Developing Research Capability (20 credits)
  • Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

Thesis and Defend Thesis 60 credits

List of Majors:

  • DBA in International Business
  • DBA in Hospitality Management
  • DBA in Public Administration
  • DBA in Hospital Management
  • DBA in Pharmaceutical Management
  • DBA in Healthcare Management
  • DBA in Human Resources Management
  • DBA in Finance & Banking
  • DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • DBA in Tourism Management
  • DBA in Luxury Management
  • DBA in Engineer Management
  • DBA in Technical Management
  • DBA in Construction Management
  • DBA in Design Management
  • DBA in Information Technology Management
  • And other majors based on the Doctoral thesis

Duration and Learning Method:

  • The program takes a minimum period of 2 years and up to 5 years.
  • The Dual degree Doctoral in Business Administration with 17 majors is designed to be studied full-time in Switzerland or
  • Hybrid Learning model with local partners at Paris-U’s international campuses

Assessment and Verification:

All modules and doctoral dissertations of the dual degree Doctor in  Business Administration program are assessed by Paris-U and the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation UK. Learners must demonstrate mastery of knowledge and attainment of competencies described in detail in the programme’s Syllabus.

Entry requirements

To enrol in the Dual-degree Doctor of Business Administration in 17 majors, the learner must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university or possess a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications Framework.
  • In case such degree from a non-recognized university, the student should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy of Paris-U.
  • Degrees from fake universities or diploma mills will not be accepted.
  • Learners must be over 24 years old.

Paris-U reserves the highest decision-making power for admission, whether to accept or not, after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, they must prove English language proficiency with one of the following:

  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
  • Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

The programs are strictly accredited by prestigious organisations; then, the graduated learner confidently participates in the labour market or/and easily learns connected to prestigious and equivalent educational systems.

  • For more information about Paris-U recognition and accreditation, please refer to HERE
  • For more information on the programmatic recognition and accreditation and the value of the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management, please refer to HERE

Completing the Dual degree Doctor of Business Administration in 17 majors programme, the student will receive two Doctoral degrees:

  • Doctor’s Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
  • Doctor’s Degree from Paris-U: Doctor of Business Administration degree in 1 of 17 majors

OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management

OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is recognised globally by the UK National Qualifications Framework system.

OTHM Diploma Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice:

  • Level 8 according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
  • Sufficient training duration for Doctor recognition: 180 Credits

Doctor’s Degree from Paris-U: Doctor of Business Administration degree in 1 of 17 majors

In addition to the UK’s Level 8 National Qualifications Framework of the Doctor degree, after graduation, learners will receive the Doctor of Business Administration Degree in 1 of 17 major degrees from Paris-U and Level 8 Diploma with full accreditation at both the Institution and Programmatic Level.

List of Majors:

  • DBA in International Business
  • DBA in Hospitality Management
  • DBA in Public Administration
  • DBA in Hospital Management
  • DBA in Pharmaceutical Management
  • DBA in Healthcare Management
  • DBA in Human Resources Management
  • DBA in Finance & Banking
  • DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • DBA in Tourism Management
  • DBA in Luxury Management
  • DBA in Engineer Management
  • DBA in Technical Management
  • DBA in Construction Management
  • DBA in Design Management
  • DBA in Information Technology Management
  • And other majors based on the Doctoral thesis
 

The Doctor of Business Administration represents one of the highest achievements within the academic framework, blending national UK Level qualifications with the esteemed Doctor of Business Administration degrees from Paris-U. Learners can develop careers as expert specialists in theory and practice and become instructors with senior roles in the industry and field.

In case learners wish to conduct international research and publish international articles on ISI and SCOPUS systems…learners can join PostDoc programmes according to the research fields they want to develop.

Learners can also publish books and studies during their studies or the research process.

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications) approach to acknowledge experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Please note that the APEL.Q process will lead to only an MBA degree from Paris-U, not a dual degree. For more information, read more HERE.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition policies are in keeping with the provisions of the Paris-U policy and subject to change without notice. In some case, Paris-U offer variety of Scholarships for International Students. 

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