Swiss School of Management
A DBA is a vocational degree catered to business professionals with management experience and a master’s degree. DBA programs are research-oriented and train students to use critical, analytical methods to explore questions and develop solutions in their respective organizations and the field at large.
The Doctorate implies work from the student that allows to bring a significant contribution to knowledge, while a DBA is a combination of classes and applied research work; the DBA teaches you to apply theories and knowledge in order to improve professional practice.DBA includes learning more about the latest research and theories. People see the coursework as an opportunity to explore problems affecting their industry and identify possible solution
Swiss School of Management
120 ECTS
24 Months
Online/Onsite
5 Taught Research Modules
Research Based
The DBA program can be completed within 24 months.
DBA will help to expand your business management skills and distinguish yourself from other business leaders who work in similar roles.
Specifically, you can refine your ability to identify and frame problems, seek solutions for them, and share your findings with your team. This competitive advantage may be helpful when you’re up for a promotion or applying for a position with another company.
In a DBA program, you study current research and theories about business practices, including topics like leadership and decision making, as well as how to conduct research at the graduate level. These courses typically build on content taught in MBA programs and help prepare you to work on your dissertation and residency. You can divide the content you may encounter into three broad categories: theory, research, and problem-solving.
DBA is a great degree if you’re interested in practical, hands-on learning and an academic environment where you can explore research-based solutions to challenges you’re facing in the business world
Management Analyst
Management analysts are responsible for reviewing organizational workflows and making recommendations to streamline business operations. These professionals advise managers by discussing business solutions that drive greater profits and various ways to cut costs.
Market Research Analyst
Market research analysts assess and review current market trends to predict the potential profits of various products. These professionals collect and analyze data, including quantitative measures of demographics and qualitative consumer feedback, via interviews and focus groups.
Professor
Professors design coursework for college and university students. They typically focus on a particular subject matter, industry or discipline, such as economics or marketing. Professors may also have industry experience outside academia that informs their teaching.
Economist
Relying on data and macro-level market trends, economists analyze issues related to supplies, goods and services. Economists specialize in quantitative analysis and may collect their own data. They may also rely on secondary data to study large-scale market patterns. Research partnerships with external organizations, government agencies and think tanks are common in this role.
Switzerland
The Swiss School of Management (SSM) is an accredited private institute of higher education based in Bellinzona, Switzerland. You can find the Swiss School of Management, in Dubai – UAE, Manama – Bahrain, Yangon – Myanmar, Ho Chi Minh – Vietnam, Cairo – Egypt, Penang – Malaysia and Rome & Brescia – Italy.
The Swiss School of Management offers innovative, quality certified programs that provide not only a truly practical management education but also combine the latest in technology with the most forward-thinking business, educational and leadership ideas. They prepare students to become highly skilled and competent leaders in the global economy.The Swiss School of Management is a place for those that seek knowledge, strive towards excellence, and want a better life for themselves and their fellow citizens.
DBA stands for Doctorate in Business Administration
Yes, you are eligible for the program, if you have a valid master’s degree in any domain or any other post graduate qualification that is equivalent to master’s degree. In fact, your experience
adds value as the DBA program involves applied research. Hence, you can contribute to the knowledge base of the industry that has provided you a good career
No, you don’t need to appear for any eligibility test. Your academic qualifications and work experience are enough. Our Academic committee will evaluate your educational qualifications and work experience before admitting you to our DBA program.
The minimum duration of our DBA program is 2 years but an extension can be provided under extenuating circumstances. The learners will be expected to formally apply for an extension.
No, every DBA scholar is allotted a supervisor who monitors, assists, and guides him/her throughout the DBA journey i.e., up to the submission and defence of your thesis. Your supervisors will walk along with you during the entire process as your success is important to us.
Yes, you can choose any specific topic related to strategic management, marketing, finance, high-performance organizations, operations management, or the business environment. In any case, the topic and the area of research should of your interest so that you enjoy the learning process. But the supervisors’ inputs are also important as research is their expertise and they are the right people to guide through the process of selecting the research topic.
No, there is no such binding. While selecting research topic, one has to look at various variables like your own competencies, ease of collecting relevant data, time-in-hand, etc. Moreover, your research topic should neither be too generic nor too narrow.
DBA involves applied research whereas PhD could involve pure theoretical research. PhD scholars carry out intensive research and create and work on theories, while the DBA research work is more contextual in nature. Furthermore, a PhD program, generally takes 4-5 years as compared to DBA that could be completed in 2-3 years. DBA program has been developed for working professionals unlike the PhD course which is meant for pure academicians and career researchers.
Yes, we do accept credit transfer from a doctorate level program of any valid and accredited institution.
You are required to work with your supervisor only on topic selection. Learners University College has a research committee that monitors the research process through the supervisors.
The DBA program of Learners University College takes 2 years to complete with 4 semesters (6 months each).
The ROI on a DBA degree could be manifold if you use it well. It takes only 2 years to complete the program with Learners University College. It also announces to the stakeholders that you are
willing to invest in yourself and acquiring new knowledge and skills is one of your priorities. It will help you in positioning yourself well and would prepare you for domain leadership positions. The
research journey will also sharpen your skills on analyzing and synthesizing information while making your business decisions.
The Doctorate in Business Administration implies applied research in the field of business, economy and management. But your topic of research would be either in any specialized area or it could be interdisciplinary.
Yes, a holder of a DBA degree is entitled to use the prefix of Dr. before his/her name.
Yes, all our learners are supported and closely supervised by a team of qualified and experienced professors throughout their DBA journey. There is nothing to worry about if you are not from an academic background. The DBA scholars go through 5 taught modules in the first phase which is followed by research work. The modules cover various aspects of academic and applied research. The scholars also have 1-2 meetings every month with their allotted supervisors to review the research progress. You are supported throughout the DBA journey.
The classes are conducted online that saves the scholars from traffic snarls. The regular guidance provided by the research supervisors are also online. But one can visit any of our offices with a prior appointment and meet our team.
Yes, you will be presenting your research work at the end of your research journey to a panel appointed by the Swiss School of Management. You will be defending your thesis. Your supervisor will assist in your preparation.
The DBA program is organized into three phases: Coursework, Research lab, and Doctoral thesis. Course work covers the 5 taught-modules, namely Research Methods, Qualitative Methods & Techniques, Quantitative methods & Techniques, Research Tools, Research Proposal. Additionally, sessions will also be conducted to cover the statistical tools of research.
Yes, each of the 5 taught-modules will have assignments covering the learning outcomes. The DBA scholars will get 30 days to write and submit the assignments after completion of the modules.
All our sessions are conducted online in live & synchronous mode. You can work on your DBA program from the comfort of your home or office.
The classroom sessions will be of 3 hours each. Generally, the classroom sessions for the DBA program are conducted on Saturdays.
Normally, 4 sessions are conducted every month during the course-work phase. The classes are conducted on Saturdays. Sessions are also conducted on statistical research tools at a later stage of the program that enables the scholars in analyzing the collected data. In the last phase, scholars have to meet their supervisors online for support and guidance depending on the requirements. In general, they would be meeting every month (1-2 sessions of 2 hours maximum per month).
The total cost of Swiss School of Management’s DBA program is AED 55000.00.
Yes, Learners University College does provide the option of monthly installments to learners.
No, you are not expected to take any English language proficiency test before registration. But you should note that the language of instruction and communication at Learners University College is English. Hence, working knowledge of English is a must. Your language of writing your thesis will also be English.
The Swiss School of Management’s DBA program has 120 ECTS credits (equivalent to 240 UK credits).
No, it is not mandatory for DBA scholars to publish their work. But we will guide and assist you in publishing your work, if interested.
No, there is no examination involved at all. The DBA scholars are expected to complete module assignments (one for each of the 5 modules) and write a research thesis.
DBA stands for Doctorate in Business Administration
Yes, you are eligible for the program, if you have a valid master’s degree in any domain or any other post graduate qualification that is equivalent to master’s degree. In fact, your experience
adds value as the DBA program involves applied research. Hence, you can contribute to the knowledge base of the industry that has provided you a good career
No, you don’t need to appear for any eligibility test. Your academic qualifications and work experience are enough. Our Academic committee will evaluate your educational qualifications and work experience before admitting you to our DBA program.
The minimum duration of our DBA program is 2 years but an extension can be provided under extenuating circumstances. The learners will be expected to formally apply for an extension.
No, every DBA scholar is allotted a supervisor who monitors, assists, and guides him/her throughout the DBA journey i.e., up to the submission and defence of your thesis. Your supervisors will walk along with you during the entire process as your success is important to us.
Yes, you can choose any specific topic related to strategic management, marketing, finance, high-performance organizations, operations management, or the business environment. In any case, the topic and the area of research should of your interest so that you enjoy the learning process. But the supervisors’ inputs are also important as research is their expertise and they are the right people to guide through the process of selecting the research topic.
No, there is no such binding. While selecting research topic, one has to look at various variables like your own competencies, ease of collecting relevant data, time-in-hand, etc. Moreover, your research topic should neither be too generic nor too narrow.
DBA involves applied research whereas PhD could involve pure theoretical research. PhD scholars carry out intensive research and create and work on theories, while the DBA research work is more contextual in nature. Furthermore, a PhD program, generally takes 4-5 years as compared to DBA that could be completed in 2-3 years. DBA program has been developed for working professionals unlike the PhD course which is meant for pure academicians and career researchers.
Yes, we do accept credit transfer from a doctorate level program of any valid and accredited institution.
You are required to work with your supervisor only on topic selection. Learners University College has a research committee that monitors the research process through the supervisors.
The DBA program of Learners University College takes 2 years to complete with 4 semesters (6 months each).
The ROI on a DBA degree could be manifold if you use it well. It takes only 2 years to complete the program with Learners University College. It also announces to the stakeholders that you are
willing to invest in yourself and acquiring new knowledge and skills is one of your priorities. It will help you in positioning yourself well and would prepare you for domain leadership positions. The
research journey will also sharpen your skills on analyzing and synthesizing information while making your business decisions.
The Doctorate in Business Administration implies applied research in the field of business, economy and management. But your topic of research would be either in any specialized area or it could be interdisciplinary.
Yes, a holder of a DBA degree is entitled to use the prefix of Dr. before his/her name.
Yes, all our learners are supported and closely supervised by a team of qualified and experienced professors throughout their DBA journey. There is nothing to worry about if you are not from an academic background. The DBA scholars go through 5 taught modules in the first phase which is followed by research work. The modules cover various aspects of academic and applied research. The scholars also have 1-2 meetings every month with their allotted supervisors to review the research progress. You are supported throughout the DBA journey.
The classes are conducted online that saves the scholars from traffic snarls. The regular guidance provided by the research supervisors are also online. But one can visit any of our offices with a prior appointment and meet our team.
Yes, you will be presenting your research work at the end of your research journey to a panel appointed by the Swiss School of Management. You will be defending your thesis. Your supervisor will assist in your preparation.
The DBA program is organized into three phases: Coursework, Research lab, and Doctoral thesis. Course work covers the 5 taught-modules, namely Research Methods, Qualitative Methods & Techniques, Quantitative methods & Techniques, Research Tools, Research Proposal. Additionally, sessions will also be conducted to cover the statistical tools of research.
Yes, each of the 5 taught-modules will have assignments covering the learning outcomes. The DBA scholars will get 30 days to write and submit the assignments after completion of the modules.
All our sessions are conducted online in live & synchronous mode. You can work on your DBA program from the comfort of your home or office.
The classroom sessions will be of 3 hours each. Generally, the classroom sessions for the DBA program are conducted on Saturdays.
Normally, 4 sessions are conducted every month during the course-work phase. The classes are conducted on Saturdays. Sessions are also conducted on statistical research tools at a later stage of the program that enables the scholars in analyzing the collected data. In the last phase, scholars have to meet their supervisors online for support and guidance depending on the requirements. In general, they would be meeting every month (1-2 sessions of 2 hours maximum per month).
The total cost of Swiss School of Management’s DBA program is AED 55000.00.
Yes, Learners University College does provide the option of monthly installments to learners.
No, you are not expected to take any English language proficiency test before registration. But you should note that the language of instruction and communication at Learners University College is English. Hence, working knowledge of English is a must. Your language of writing your thesis will also be English.
The Swiss School of Management’s DBA program has 120 ECTS credits (equivalent to 240 UK credits).
No, it is not mandatory for DBA scholars to publish their work. But we will guide and assist you in publishing your work, if interested.
No, there is no examination involved at all. The DBA scholars are expected to complete module assignments (one for each of the 5 modules) and write a research thesis.
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