Programme Key Pointsline

-> Build effective communication skills, critical thinking to handle the complicated situations in global management business.
-> Learn and apply the knowledge and expertise, and analyse the technology you learnt throughout the course duration.
-> Build the strategic skills to bring the strategic impact by driving innovation and organisational change.
-> Grow as a business leader in 3 years by emerging as a thought leadership expert to make your mark in the global business world.
-> Learn the practical and applicable solutions through a curriculum built for the international business industry.
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Programme Highlightsline

Specialised Research Focus

Tailor your research study focus according to your field of interest, be it technology, marketing, or technology that matches academic depth according to your professional background, to bring industry-relevant solutions.

Global Engagement

Dynamic online platform uniting global professionals and thought leaders for collaborative learning.

Ascend to Strategic Leadership

Propel your career into senior leadership and consultancy with advanced research and strategic expertise.

Programme Overviewline

The Doctorate in Business Administration programme is entirely online and is designed for seasoned professionals who want to make a difference in the business world. The programme will emphasise developing the practical solutions that will make students ready to tackle the real-world business challenges. Throughout the programme, they will develop leadership qualities and improve managerial and problem-solving skills in a complex business setting. Allowing them to make hard business decisions and become highly competent in strategic planning in their business career.

The learners will get 24/7 access to the robust curriculum, which they can complete in the span of 3 years, and can apply their learnings practically in their profession.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICS

• Title Of The Qualification/Award: Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

• Modules: 8

• ECTS: 180 

• Programme Duration: 3 Years

• Total Learning Hours: 4500 Hours

This flexible structure allows students to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments. The programme equips graduates for leadership roles across diverse sectors, including academia, government, and non-profit organisations, by emphasising applied research, innovation, technology management, and strategic leadership.

EIMT DBA Programme Outcomes: Upon completing the DBA programme at EIMT, graduates will be able to

  • Integrate advanced leadership and management theories to drive transformative organisational change and innovation.
  • Drive complex strategic decisions that respond to evolving business challenges and create lasting growth.
  • Employ sophisticated research methods to generate original insights and address complicated business issues.
  • Develop pioneering research that not only extends business theory but also provides evidence-based solutions to contemporary problems.
  • Synthesise complex data and perspectives to inform strategic decisions and resolve critical management challenges.
  • Apply advanced analytical frameworks to evaluate business phenomena and design innovative strategies for performance improvement.
  • Present the results of research and strategic findings in an effective manner to academic, professional, and policy audiences.
  • Produce impactful scholarly work that influences business practices and leadership thinking.
  • Maintain ethical principles and contribute to the environment while pursuing continuous professional growth and reflective leadership.
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Syllabus

Modules Covered: Year 1

The DBA course is designed to be completed over three years, with content structured to progress seamlessly from foundational to intermediate and advanced levels. This ensures a gradual, in-depth, and comprehensive learning experience.

Module 1: Strategic Financial Management (ECTS 10)

Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ECTS 10)

Module 3: Strategic Marketing (ECTS 10)

Module 4: Globalisation and Corporate Governance (ECTS 10)

Module 5: Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (ECTS 10)

Module 6: Developing Research Capability (ECTS 10)

Modules Covered: Year 2 and Year 3

Module 7: Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (ECTS 10)

Module 8: Research and Dissertation (ECTS 110)

 

Courses

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Tuition Fees

CHF 22,500

Country

Switzerland

Mode of Teaching

Online

Duration

3 Years

Eligibility

Academic Qualification:

You must hold a recognised master’s degree or EQF Level 7 qualification with a minimum of 55% (GPA 2.0/4.0) or equivalent.

English Language Proficiency:

Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting one of the following test scores as part of the application process:
IELTS: 6.5 Overall
TOEFL: For internet-based tests, 58+; for paper-based tests, 490+; for computer-based tests, 167+
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+

English Test Waiver:
The English proficiency test is exempted if you are:

A native English speaker, OR
Completed schooling, undergraduate, or graduate studies in English, OR
Have 2+ years of work experience in an English-speaking environment

Fundamental Digital Competency:
Basic familiarity with computers, internet use, and common software applications is required.

 

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Career Opportunities

A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) serves as a powerful catalyst for career progression, providing professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills required to assume senior leadership positions. In today’s highly competitive business environment, DBA graduates are in high demand for their capability to drive innovation, address complex challenges, and lead organisations towards sustainable growth and success.