Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Dissertation Track

The objective of this professional doctorate in business administration is to provide participants with the opportunity to make significant contributions to both theory and practice in the field and to develop a professional practice at the highest level.

It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry that is designed for mid-career executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their practical and theoretical knowledge in the field.

The dissertation track is requiring students to deliver a dissertation/monologue thesis at the end of their DBA program.

As far as supervision of thesis research is concerned it is to be noted that the DBA thesis supervisor generally looks at the scientific work being prepared by the student, supervises it, and is committed to ensuring that quality standards of the work are being met. A supervisor is a person with the requisite academic qualification and experience in the chosen field of thesis research. The supervisor has expert knowledge of the field in which the student is carrying out his/her research. The Supervisor’s task is to guide the DBA student from the commencement of the research through the oral presentation and defense of the completed research work (DBA viva).

The total duration for completing the DBA program is two (2) academic years or less which depends on the student’s motivation to deliver the thesis.

Which topic?

Any topic can be considered that deals with management, finance, HR, or any other related themes such as:

• General Management

• HR topics

• Business topics

• Supply chain

• Finance, etc.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Research Methodology I

• Research Methodology II

• Publish or Perish – Preparing for the Journal Review Process (seminar)

• Paper Clinic in General Management (seminar)

• Taxonomies and Typologies in Research (seminar)

Year 2

• Publishing in Management, Technology, and Innovation (seminar)

• Thesis

Experts in Business Education

We are “Experts in Business Education”. Our core values stand on:

• Innovation

• Diversity

• Connectivity

• Expertise

We offer Swiss quality through unique Experience, Exchange, Everywhere, and Engagement.

SSBM Connect

How about connecting with your peers, alumni, students, professors, industry leaders, and companies we work with?

SSBM enables this through our unique and innovative “SSBM Connect” platform where you can engage, interact, and socialize with the SSBM community!

Alumni

Networking is one of our core strategic directions.

SSBM has signed a strategic partnership with MBA clubs enabling SSBM MBA students to become members of the MBA Alumni Club. This will provide to our MBA students new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same but also different industries as one of SSBM’s main objectives is to have a diverse student body.

Still Wondering Why Study at SSBM?

• SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!

• We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.

With our unique programs, you will strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency, and leadership to manage today’s organizations.

Our Campuses

SSBM Geneva offers the educational programs at 4 locations: Geneva (Switzerland), Zagreb (Croatia), Shanghai (China), and Moscow (Russia).

Apply To SSBM

The Application Process

Applications go through the SSBM’s admissions website.

The admissions team looks for evidence of academic ability as well as indications of past performance and future potential.

If you have questions or would like help with your application, please feel free to contact our dedicated team at any point in your application process at [email protected]

• Step 1
  • Prepare Your CV/Resume
  • Professional Resume (in pdf format)

• Step 2
  • Fill the Application form
  • Send us your Application form (in pdf format)

• Step 3
  • Your Photo
  • Professional Photo (jpg or pdf format)

• Step 4
  • ID document
  • Passport/ID document or driver’s license (jpg or pdf format)

• Step 5
  • Grades transcript
  • Most recent transcript or diploma (pdf format only).

• Step 6
  • Submit
  • Submit all documents from Steps 1-5 and send it to us by email. The application process should not take more than 10 minutes. Once the application form has been submitted, we will send you full details on the next steps.

Things To Know First

The Common Application is required for students applying to any of SSBM’s programs.

For some of the degrees you have to fulfill some minimum requirements:

• To attend our MBA program you must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.

• Our doctoral degree is open to anyone who already holds a Master/MBA degree or has extensive professional experience. You must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.

• Our Certificate programs do not have any strict requirements and can be taken by anyone who has acquired or is in the progress of receiving a bachelor's degree.

When To Apply?

You can join our program at any moment once the Admission Committee reviews your application. Be certain that you have the necessary qualification for each of our programs. SSBM will review your qualifications during the course of your studies. SSBM reserves the right not to award you a degree if the admission criteria are not met.

What is Next?

After being admitted to our programs, you will receive a letter of admission. Having processed the payment, you will receive an email with your login credentials and will be granted access to our Learn Management System.

Accreditation