Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

World-class research for executives,

experienced managers, consultants,
and academics

What are the most important challenges in

business and society today? Outwith changes in
the environment, disruptive technology, new business
models or emerging markets, organizations need and
DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS demand innovative, applicable research to prepare for
tomorrow. With more than 29 years
ADMINISTRATION (DBA) of experience in doctoral education,
Grenoble Ecole de Management
provides participants with a unique
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH FOR opportunity to produce world-class
research that can change individuals,
EXECUTIVES organizations and society.”

PROFESSOR VASSILI
DURATION €50 000 / 3-years JOANNIDES DE LAUTOUR
3 years*, part-time, hybrid Visit website for details Director of the Doctoral School
*Program duration depending

on thesis type and progress. COURSEWORK

Please contact us for details. Part-time, hybrid format Empower change through
with both online and on-site seminars, applied research
LOCATIONS conferences, qualifying examinations

USA: Los Angeles and a final dissertation

France: Paris & Grenoble Program Highlights

Seminar locations & delivery may LANGUAGE
change depending on global conditions. English
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
TUITION FEES
I n addition to our triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA,
EQUIS), the DBA is an AACSB-recognized terminal degree
en.grenoble-em.com/dba for future faculty. With more than 1,400 intellectual
contributions to business practices, our DBA alumni
have created a significant impact in numerous fields.

A high-impact DBA for

experienced executives
Are you interested in
producing research that
can significantly enhance
current business practices
or enact meaningful change?
Our international DBA
program focuses on high-
quality research that
bridges the gap between
business and academia.
participants the support
necessary to publish
scholarship that impacts
business and society.
Participating in a world-
class DBA program also
opens new doors for
professionals seeking
to transition towards
academic careers.
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF
SCHOLARS
With DBA locations in
France and the USA,
Grenoble Ecole de
Management continues
to build an active
international network
that includes more than
500 DBA alumni.
A PROGRAM MADE FOR
EXECUTIVES BY EXECUTIVES
The DBA program is
organized into seminars,
conferences and research
activities taking place
mostly online. Coursework
and content is delivered
according to a part-time
schedule that meets the
needs and constraints of
working professionals.

Designed for executives and
professionals seeking to
excel in applied research,
this program offers
CONTACT
Jinnie HINDERSCHEIT-HOINE,
DBA Marketing & Recruitment Manager
jinnie.hoine@grenoble-em.com
ACT THINK IMPACT
Come share with us your
passion for solving real-
world challenges.
DEDICATED SERVICES FOR
DBA STUDENTS
 Statistical and
specialized software
 Extensive e-library
services
 Business and social
sciences databases
 Online scholarly and
professional journals.
FACULTY
Our international faculty
is comprised of industry
experts and is strongly
engaged in producing
world-class research.
Benefit from the support of
an experienced, research-
active supervisor.
Objectives Triple accreditation
 Learn the latest research tools and methodologies
 Publish high-quality research to enact change in business TOP 1% of business schools to hold the triple crown
 Enhance your professional expertise

and your organization’s practices

 Take on the intellectual challenge of

producing rigorous, applied research

 Earn a DBA that can open the door to an academic career

A leading international business school

French Business Schools in Research

(Shanghai rankings 2021)

TOP 5

29 years of experience
(DBA founded 1993)

Inspire and connect with active +500 DBA graduates

business and research communities
2 international locations
 France : Paris & Grenoble
 USA: Los Angeles

Program
Are you the right match for our
DBA program?
This DBA is a part-time program aimed at experienced
professionals who want to bring impact to their
organization and/or society by leveraging academic
research to solve concrete organizational problems.
To join the program, you should be a highly motivated and
rigorous professional with management experience that is
relevant to your desired field of research. While our DBA
candidates come from diverse backgrounds, they all share
several fundamental characteristics:
 The desire to link corporate experience and research
 Strong analytical and methodological skills
 Relevant business experience as executives
or practice-oriented faculty
Founded in 1984 by Grenoble’s Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Grenoble Ecole de
Management is one of the leading French (Top
6) and European business schools (Top 25). The
school offers more than 50 programs that cover
all levels of study from undergraduate to doctoral
degrees. Thanks to 9 international locations, 8,000
students and executives are trained every year.
As one of the few business schools worldwide to
hold a triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB
and AMBA, Grenoble Ecole de Management is
recognized for the quality of its educational offer.
In addition, its programs are regularly highlighted
in national and international rankings.

Admissions Criteria

November 2021 - Conception: Grenoble Ecole de Management - Photo credits: Grenoble Ecole de Management/ Copyright Agence Prisme / Pierre Jayet
 Master’s degree in management or related
field (MBA, MA, MSc or equivalent)
 Five years of professional management

experience (pre- or post-master’s) GEM obtained the NF 214 certification for

 Advanced proficiency in academic the quality of its executive programs.
English (reading & writing)

Excel through innovative, rigourous,

and relevant research

The Grenoble DBA was the perfect opportunity

for me. I was ready for a new challenge and GEM’s
partnership with a school in the Los Angeles area enabled
me to follow the DBA curriculum with minimal impact on
my full-time job. It was exciting and enriching to interact
with the program’s participants,
all of whom had very different
backgrounds, experiences and
research topics. I was also able
to meet with my local research
supervisor every month. The result
was a fantastic DBA experience
that allowed me to dive deeply into
a subject I’m passionate about!”

FRANCES ELLINGTON
DBA graduate 2018
Senior Tax Manager, Green Hasson Janks; Adjunct Assistant
Professor, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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And I’m a better person for it.”
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MICHAEL JANGER
DBA graduate 2018
Market Research Consultant ; Assistant
Professor of Marketing, Gallaudet
University