Global Doctor of Business Administration
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Best of both worlds for busy executives
Get your DBA within 3 years without having to leave your job and spend 5 years getting a doctorate on campus but experience the life of an SSBM student with the Switzerland immersion offered with the program.
Outcome-driven
You can focus on either of our 13 specializations and build your expertise where it’ll make the highest impact to you
Engaging and intellectually stimulating
You will learn from excellent professors and have 1:1 support on your thesis
Syllabus
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects.
Program Overview
Key Highlights
13+ Specializations based on dissertation topic including:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning- Human Resource Management- Finance, International Business Leadership - Global Supply Chain Management- Energy Management- Entrepreneurship- Accounting & more.
- Network with professionals of 75+ nationalities
- Receive SSBM Geneva alumni status
- Dissertation in your specialization
Instructors
World-class faculty from top academic centres and corporates across Europe and USA.
Giacomo Marzi
Mario Silic
Sara Sassetti
Dario Silic
Andrea Patrucco
Alex Lyon
Goran Vlasic
Ivana Nobilo
Velimir Srića
Meskina Olesya
Program Structure
International industry expertise at your disposal as you deep-dive into one of more than 12 specializations. Flexible timelines upto 36 months.
Research Methodology I
- Concept Paper
Research Methodology II
- Literature Review
Research Proposal
- Research Proposal
Thesis Writing
- Dissertation/Thesis
The upGrad Advantage
High ROI
- Upgrade your career at 1/2 of the cost of the same on-campus program. You pay only a fraction of an old school doctorate and reap the rewards nonetheless.
- Get world class credentials without leaving your job from the comfort of your home
Unique Learning Experience
- Learn through curriculum created by the industry for the industry
- Learn and get coached by leading industry experts from around the globe
- Experience world class education on-demand through our proprietary app and website
- Work with a dedicated upGrad buddy who will handhold you throughout the program
- Get expert verified resolutions for all your doubts within hours
- Weekly live sessions with industry experts on doubts, career & communication
Career Outcomes
- Rigorous career preparation with resume feedback, personal branding on LinkedIn
- Career booster content to help understand how to search for jobs, prepare for interviews, negotiate your salary etc.
- Industry mentorship - Receive mentorship from industry leaders of the domain to help you reach your desired career goal
- Opportunity to network with accomplished professionals, faculty and industry experts from 50+ countries
- Part of 50K+ alumni base who are working in top companies like Amazon, ESPN, Visa, Microsoft, E&Y, Accenture
Admission Process
Step 1
Complete the Application
Fill out the application form with your academic and career details.
Step 2
Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter
Our admissions committee will review your profile. Upon being selected, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the Doctor of Business Administration Program.
Step 3
Block your Seat
Block your seat with a block payment to enroll. Get access to the course material and begin your journey to professional mastery!
Program Fees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Course Eligibility
Who is this 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 program?
Master's Degree (or equivalent) or 5+ years work experience.
What is the admission process?
Following are the key steps in the application process:
- Step 1 - Complete the Application
Fill out the application form with your academic and career details. - Step 2: Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter
Our admissions committee will review your profile. Upon being selected, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission top the Doctor of Business Administration Program. - Step 3: Block your Seat
Block your seat with a block payment to enroll. Get access to the course material and begin your journey to professional mastery!
What support will I receive for the immersion program
For the visa SSBM and upGrad will provide the learner with a letter validating their reason to visit. When on the immersion program both SSBM and upGrad will be on hand to offer support.
Refund policy/Financials
What is the program fee?
The program fee for the Doctor of Business Administration program is --.
What is included in the program fee
All program costs including the immersion program are included in the fee. The immersion fee does not include airline tickets and visas for the immersion program.
What is the refund policy for this program?
Refund Policy
1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of caution amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded.
3. In the event that the university selection process extends beyond the Batch Start Date, you will be provided a provisional admission to the Program. If your candidature is thereafter rejected, you will be provided a refund of amount paid towards the Program fee without any applicable deduction.
4. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy, must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.