Doctorate in Business Administration
Nantes, France
DBA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 38,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Discover our program
Audencia offers the DBA program to meet the lifestyle needs of executives who want to combine their practical expertise with the highest level of management education.
It's a 3-year, part-time program delivered in a hybrid format with online and face-to-face classes held at Audencia's Paris and Nantes campuses. Our experienced DBA faculty delivers online classes and seminars or on weekends at the Audencia campus.
The courses offered allow participants to develop their management research skills and engage with cutting-edge research topics and issues in various areas of management.
Participants develop advanced management research skills through the courses offered during the first part of the program, which enables them to pursue dissertation research under the supervision of Audencia's faculty.
Program Benefits
The diversity of profiles in each class is a key factor in promoting the exchange of experiences. DBA participants come from different countries, hold a variety of positions in different business sectors, and all have proven leadership experience.
As a terminal degree, the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) typically represents the highest level of academic achievement in the field of management. However, many graduates continue to expand their academic and professional horizons in meaningful ways.
Post-DBA Academic & Professional Pathways May Include:
- Academic Teaching & Research
Graduates may pursue teaching positions at business schools or universities, or continue contributing to academic literature through ongoing research and publications. - Executive & Specialized Programs
Depending on their interests, some DBA holders pursue additional executive training, certifications, or attend advanced seminars in areas like leadership, digital strategy, or sustainability. - Conferences & Global Research Networks
Alumni often stay engaged through academic and industry conferences, presenting research and connecting with peers worldwide.
Through these paths, DBA graduates remain lifelong learners and thought leaders—continuing to shape the future of business education and practice.
Many DBA participants seek to accelerate their management careers by earning a doctoral degree. DBA candidates may also seek to become expert consultants in a specific area of business and management by completing their DBA studies.
Other DBA candidates may consider a career change to academia upon successful completion of their dissertation. Opportunities to gain teaching experience and write publishable academic articles exist alongside the DBA studies at Audencia.
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