Executive Doctor of Business Administration from SSBM

The SSBM Doctor of Business Administration lets you pick from 19+ specializations so you can focus on what matters most to your career. Options include Global & International Management, Cybersecurity Management, HR, Tax Management, Finance & Banking, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, IT Management, Energy, Healthcare, Data Science, Machine Learning, International Business Leadership, Global Supply Chain, Accounting, AML Compliance, and many more.

Yes, the SSBM Doctor of Business Administration is delivered in an online format (or partly blended, depending on the specialization). It’s designed to fit around your job and life, so learning is flexible. You can access materials online, do project work, and manage your dissertation work with support remotely. 

When you enroll in the SSBM Doctor of Business Administration, you’ll get 1:1 thesis supervision by experienced professors and faculty who have worked with many businesses. There are strong industry collaborations (70+ industry partners), and the program gives you networking, mentor feedback, and help with your research proposal and dissertation.

To block your seat for the DBA from SSBM, you need to pay INR 25,000. This confirms your enrollment and gives you access to the program’s course materials.

Yes, please check our "Fees" section for flexible EMI options.

The program fee for the Executive doctor of business administration course duration from SSBM Programme is:
Without Immersion: INR 7,50,000 with no tax applicable*
With Immersion: INR 10,50,000 with no tax applicable*

No-cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

Yes. INR 50,000 is the minimum.

No. ONLY 12 months is available, irrespective of the global Executive doctor of business administration from SSBM Program enrolled

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

The SSBM Doctor of Business Administration teaches you advanced business strategy, research skills, and leadership thinking. You’ll learn to solve complex business problems, use data to make decisions, and create impactful strategies for your organization.

In the Swiss School of Business and Management DBA, you’ll get hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis tools, and case-based learning. This helps you conduct original research, identify trends, and make informed business decisions. 

Yes, leadership is a key part of the SSBM Doctor of Business Administration. You’ll learn to lead diverse teams, manage organizational change, and think strategically to address real-world challenges in business. 

The SSBM DBA is fully online and flexible, so you can balance your studies with work. The program uses project-based learning, live mentorship, and guided dissertation work to make sure you apply what you learn to real business scenarios. 

After earning your SSBM DBA, you can aim for senior leadership roles like Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Director of AI & Emerging Tech, Management Consultant, or Vice President of Digital Transformation. 

Below is the average salary of the top five job roles in India after completing DBA course

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): upto ₹1Cr
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO): upto ₹1Cr
• Chief Operating Officer (COO): upto ₹1Cr
• Management Consultant: upto ₹30L
• Human Resources Director: upto ₹65L

The SSBM Doctor of Business Administration is designed for working professionals, so it builds on your experience. It equips you with strategic, research, and leadership skills that can accelerate promotions and help you transition into top-level management roles. 

It's a part-time Executive doctor of business administration course from SSBM program for working professionals looking to transition into the C-suite and senior management professionals looking to become experts in their domain of choice. 

To enroll in the Doctor of Business Administration from SSBM, you need a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of work experience or a Master’s degree. This ensures you have the academic background and professional experience to succeed in this advanced executive program.