DBA in Sustainable Innovation Management
DBA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 30,000 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Title of Executive Doctor in Business Administration from ICN & the Business Science Institute – for 3 to 4 years – € 30.000 Titles of Executive Doctor in Business Administration from ICN & the Business Science Institute + university degree of Docto
Key Summary
DBA programme structure
Our DBA is designed for senior executives, managers, consultants and management educators with at least five years of management experience and qualified at Master or MBA level (or equivalent). The Online DBA in Sustainable Innovation Management is organised in three different stages and is normally completed in four years. Learning resources are accessed on our virtual learning platform (videos, articles, books, data analysis software, participant forums), enabling students to work remotely at their own pace.
Throughout the programme, students are guided and mentored by an experienced faculty member. Monthly online feedback meetings guarantee close, regular monitoring of student progress up to graduation.
Stage 1
Stage 1 is devoted to the acquisition of the knowledge and methodological skills needed for the DBA research. In addition, students follow courses on a broad range of contemporary issues in sustainability innovation management by leading experts in the field. Examples include:`
- Driving sustainable strategic leadership in an international environment
- Sustainable marketing practices
- Green and sustainable finance
- New trends in sustainable supply chain management
- Sustainability in HR management
- Sustainable behaviour in business
Finally, under the guidance of an experienced faculty member, students identify the research problem they intend to address in their thesis and map out the path to successful completion of their doctoral studies.
Stage 2
Mentored by their supervisor, students focus on their research and prepare their thesis in stage 2 of the programme (data collection, development of conceptual framework, drafting of thesis, etc.).
A highlight of stage 2 is the International Week, an in-person event that brings together doctoral students, alumni and faculty members and offers DBA students a unique opportunity to discuss and present their research and connect with past and present graduates . Students will also be given the chance to participate in DBA thesis defences.
Stage 3
The DBA thesis is completed in stage 3 and students proceed to the defence of their thesis. After successful completion of stage 3 students will be awarded the Executive DBA by ICN Business School & the Business Science Institute and the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
The degree
After successful defence of the thesis, graduates will receive both a university degree (“diplôme d’université”) of Doctor in Business Administration from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the title of Executive Doctor in Business Administration from ICN & the Business Science Institute.
Why join the DBA program in Sustainable Innovation Management?
- Boost your skills to transform managerial practice.
- Innovative and creative thinking: discover how the ICN #ArtTechnologyManagement approach trains creativity and innovation.
- Learn how to apply rigorous academic research to contemporary business problems for immediate impact.
- Online delivery – fast-track your career while continuing to work, with flexible and autonomous learning.
- Attend a place of excellence for research into sustainability in business and management.
- Benefit from individualized mentoring.
Our DBA is designed for senior executives, managers, consultants, and management educators with at least five years of management experience and qualified at the Master's or MBA level (or equivalent). The Online DBA in Sustainable Innovation Management is organized in three different stages and is normally completed in three to four years. Learning resources are accessed on our virtual learning platform (videos, articles, books, data analysis software, participant forums), enabling students to work remotely at their own pace.
Throughout the program, students are guided and mentored by an experienced faculty member. Monthly online feedback meetings guarantee close, regular monitoring of student progress up to graduation.
Stage 1
Stage 1 is devoted to the acquisition of the knowledge and methodological skills needed for the DBA research. In addition, students follow courses on a broad range of contemporary issues in sustainability innovation management by leading experts in the field. Examples include:`
- Driving sustainable strategic leadership in an international environment
- Sustainable marketing practices
- Green and sustainable finance
- New trends in sustainable supply chain management
- Sustainability in HR management
- Sustainable behavior in business
Finally, under the guidance of an experienced faculty member, students identify the research problem they intend to address in their thesis and map out the path to the successful completion of their doctoral studies.
Stage 2
Mentored by their supervisor, students focus on their research and prepare their thesis in stage 2 of the program (data collection, development of the conceptual framework, drafting of the thesis, etc.).
A highlight of stage 2 is the International Week, an in-person event that brings together doctoral students, alumni, and faculty members and offers DBA students a unique opportunity to discuss and present their research and connect with past and present graduates. Students will also be given the chance to participate in DBA thesis defenses.
Stage 3
The DBA thesis is completed in stage 3 and students defend their thesis. After successful completion of stage 3, students are awarded an Executive DBA by ICN Business School & the Business Science Institute and a DBA by IAE Lyon School of Management, University Jean Moulin.
Doctoral graduates are encouraged to publish their thesis in the Business Science Institute book collection.
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