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Paris Immersion

12-15 hours per week

36 Months

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    About the DBA

    Terminal Business Degree

    Terminal Business Degree

    The DBA is the ultimate degree in business administration, built to create leaders and experts in a chosen field. Write a doctoral thesis on a business problem of your choice and earn the doctorate tag, move to academia or position yourself as a consultant or leader.

    French Business School French Business School Education and Paris Immersion

    French Business School French Business School Education and Paris Immersion

    France is a global leader in business education with top ranked schools like HEC, INSEAD. The country has produced industry leaders in luxury, automobile, finance and energy. Get all the benefits of French business education online, with an optional immersion in Paris - 19th century cityscape is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. With on-campus and city-wide engagements, the immersion program strives to create an ideal learning environment while still enjoying the nuances of exploring the city.

    Faculty Live Sessions, 1:1 Supervision, Immersion

    Faculty Live Sessions, 1:1 Supervision, Immersion

    Interact with senior academic advisors - many of whom are working professionals from across the world - during live, interactive 1:1 sessions with the allotted thesis supervisor.

    Program Overview

    Same alumni status as on-campus students
    Same alumni status as on-campus students
    Balanced curriculum of application and research
    Balanced curriculum of application and research
    A member of Galileo Global Education and Group ESG
    A member of Galileo Global Education and Group ESG
    24x7 student support
    24x7 student support
    Delivery architecture designed for working professionals
    Delivery architecture designed for working professionals
    Add a 'Dr.' to your name and cement your industry experience
    Add a 'Dr.' to your name and cement your industry experience
    Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
    Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
    1:1 Thesis supervision
    1:1 Thesis supervision
    Live faculty lectures
    Live faculty lectures
    National Accreditation - QUALIOPI
    National Accreditation - QUALIOPI
    Optional on-campus immersion
    Optional on-campus immersion
    Specialize in any area of your choice
    Specialize in any area of your choice

    Recognition by ENIC-NARIC: The ENIC-NARIC Networks are the result of an ongoing collaboration between the national information centers on academic recognition of qualifications of in total 55 countries. The national information centers are operating under the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention (1997). ESGCI is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (France), a recognized body by ENIC NARIC - leading to intercountry recognition of ESGCI Degrees.

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    Syllabus

    An unparalleled experience awaits you, thanks to the combination of strong and principled leadership and the expert guidance of ESGCI's dedicated faculty.

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    Who Is This Program For?

    Working professionals who are looking for a transition into view more

    Minimum Eligibility

    Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 5+ view more

    Sample Areas of interest

    Entrepreneurship
    HRM
    Leadership & Strategy
    Business
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    Why experts in their field chose a DBA

    • A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a professional degree representing the highest qualification in management. It is a doctorate designed for working professionals who may not be able to pursue a PhD due to time commitments.

    • While a DBA is not offered in India, it is globally recognised.

    • Here, professionals combine their business knowledge with analytical skills to design and execute research studies that have real-world impact, with many going on to publish their work in leading journals.

    Why experts in their field chose a DBA

    DBA from ESGCI

    On successful completion of the program, learners join a growing community of doctorate degree holders that are impacting world, 1 unique problem statement at a time.
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    • Earn the same degree as awarded on-campus from the art and culture capital of the world
    • Full alumni status from ESGCI
    • Specialize in any area of your choice - write a dissertation on what you know best or what interests you

    Programme Structure

    Best-in-class blend of application and research-based modules by leading faculty and industry experts

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    122+
    Live Session Hours
    1:1
    Thesis Supervision
    180
    ECTS
    20+
    Self Paced Videos

    Introduction to Research Methods

      Literature Review

        Data Collection Techniques

          Quantitative Methods

          • Dissertation/Thesis

          Qualitative Methods

            Access to Data

              Dissertation Phase

              • Doubt Resolution
              • Mentorship Thesis

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              - Romain LECOQ, Director of ESGCI

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              Course Eligibility

              Who is this programme for?

              It's a part-time program for working professionals who are looking for a transition into the C-suite and senior management professionals looking to become experts in their domain of choice. 

              What is the minimum eligibility for this programme?

              Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 5+ years of work experience. Diploma holders will be considered on a case by case basis with a minimum of 8 years of work experience

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