Message from Dean of DBA

The world is interconnected in its ethnicities, geopolitics, innovation mechanisms, and wealth distribution models as well as being diverse in its resources, beliefs and ideologies. The 20th century established world centers of gravity (in terms of politics, business, finance, and political influence) are tilting. Emerging economies have surpassed the point of ascension; they are now on their way to shaping the new world order in the 21st century.

ESGCI is one of a handful of schools, accredited to the highest International academic standards, that offers the possibility for students from all over the world to study abroad in France, with specializations in international business and management. Located in the heart of the largest integrated economic zone in the world, the European Union, our wide range of courses are taught entirely in English, from undergraduate through post-graduate degrees and Executive programs.

Paris is globally recognized as key center for global business, being within walking distance of world policy- making centers for international economics, international business diplomacy, international lobbying, international financial hubs, etc. Additionally, Paris is the undisputed leader of the fast-growing, lucrative industries of the arts, culture, luxury, fashion, tourism and hospitality. The city itself therefore gives ESGCI a natural, competitive advantage which we draw upon in order to offer international students a series of specialized BBA, MSc, MBA, and DBA degrees addressing specialized domains that are not easily found elsewhere. We strive to complement strong academic training with professional experience so that our students are mission-ready upon graduation.

In today’s world having a degree just for the sake of having it no longer makes sense. ESGCI sees education as an investment that must produce a return. We work to shape our degree (and non-degree) programs to forecast the trends of the job market, with our electives and/or tracks tailored to these emerging realities. We achieve results by enhancing our courses with real business case studies, consultancy projects, visits to international companies, professional seminars and conferences, on-campus recruitment days, world-renowned keynote speakers and patrons, as well as internship opportunities.

Additionally, our specialized faculty is comprised of professors coming not only from the academic milieu but also from corporate structures and varied professions. Enrolling in the ESGCI DBA is one of the best decisions you will ever make. In our program, you will develop outstanding quality research with strong business impact that will set you apart from the competition. The DBA program at ESGCI will give you the necessary tools to contribute to production and dissemination of applied science in the areas of management and business administration.

The DBA program is a full- fledged doctoral degree with a firm entrance requirement on professional experience. The ESGCI DBA will definitely help you make a huge leap forward in your career. Thank you for choosing the ESGCI DBA.

Josse ROUSSEL

Dean of the DBA Program

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Program Highlights

ESGCI, Member of Galileo Global Education - Galileo Global Education is the largest private higher education group in Europe with more than 300.000 students worldwide. With 61 institutions and over 106 campuses around the world in 18 different countries

  • Pursuing a doctoral education without giving up your job
  • A flexible 3-year program adapted to the rhythm of international executives
  • Applied research tailored to the background and career goals of the students
  • Hybrid seminars and supervision
  • Small class size
  • Tailor-made coaching and high level of supervisory support
  • International faculty of academics and leading professional

Program curriculum

The DBA comprises a total of 144 (one-hundred-fourty-four) hours

  • Module1: Introduction to research methods at the doctoral level
  • Module 2: Philosophical approaches to management research and data collection techniques
  • Module 3: Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Proposal Approval
  • Module 4: Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Module 5: Negotiating access to data and research ethics
  • Module 6: Strategy in Digital Transformation
  • Module 7: Leadership
  • Module 8: Governance
  • Module 9: Preliminary dissertation
  • Module 10: Preparing the defense workshop
  • Module 11: Preliminary Defense

Thesis Defense

Admission to the DBA program

To be admitted in the DBA program, candidates must :

  • Have an MBA, Master degree or equivalent from recognized institutions
  • Have at least five years of work experience at managerial level
  • Once the candidate have sent his/her application, the Admissions Team will screen it to verify their eligibility for the program.
  • If eligible, an interview (on campus or online) can be schedule Admission Committee via email: dba.pgsm.edu.vn