EM Normandie launches a DBA programme

Building on its international success, EM Normandie is opening its DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) in France in 2025. Designed for experienced senior executives, this doctoral programme is a 3-year part-time course, combining on-site and distance learning, in French or English.

A real opportunity for you to boost your career

In today's ultra-competitive environment, the DBA programme is gaining in popularity, attracting many experienced senior managers and business leaders ready to take up this intellectual and organisational challenge to boost their careers and stand out in the job market.

Delivered in English or French, EM Normandie's DBA programme - leading to a PhD, the highest academic qualification in management - is based on the practical application of management theories and concepts to the business world.

Designed for professionals facing complex challenges, this programme, based on recent research, provides the opportunity to develop cutting-edge expertise in management and strategic leadership and to strengthen decision-making skills on key current issues, while reinforcing their network.

A top-level programme

The EM Normandie DBA is completed over 3 years, with key stages such as the production of an academic poster, enabling doctoral students to present their research problem, followed by an intermediate research project. Then comes the writing of the final thesis, followed by the oral defence, and finally, graduation, which marks the official recognition of the course and opens up new professional and academic horizons.

The flexible schedule is adapted to the professional needs of the students, who can carry out genuine research work while remaining involved in their jobs at the company.

Another major advantage of the programme is the tailored support provided by experts from a community of 131 teacher-researchers at EM Normandie, including some of the top 2% of researchers in the world, with solid expertise in a wide range of fields such as Supply Chain Management, FinTech, CSR, entrepreneurship, innovation and artificial intelligence. They are all involved in a strong research dynamic, a guarantee of high-level training. Thanks to the international reach of the school, which is triple EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the DBA benefits from partnerships and collaborations with foreign institutions and international academic networks, enabling students to develop a global vision of business.

Aims of the programme

• Learn to seek out, gather and analyse reliable information on contemporary issues;
• Develop advanced management expertise to effectively manage complex organisational change;
• Design innovative strategic and operational recommendations, integrating social and environmental responsibilities, to make a significant impact in a sector or organisation.

Key figures for the EM Normandie DBA

• The programme consists of 7 seminars on the Paris and Oxford campuses, which can also be followed in distance mode. These are courses in research methods and current management issues.
• 10 workshops where students can share the progress of their work and be challenged by their teachers.
• 10 themed post-workshop conferences led by an expert to discuss current management issues.

The EM Normandie DBA is aimed at :

• Senior executives and business leaders wishing to develop their strategic thinking and solve complex organisational challenges.
• Entrepreneurs wishing to innovate and transform their business model with in-depth knowledge.
• Consultants and industry experts seeking to develop research-based solutions to meet customer needs.
• Professionals in transition to the academic world preparing for a career in teaching and research.

Practical information

Candidates are selected on the basis of a file and an interview.
Start date: October 2025
Cost of training: €30,000 (for 3 years)
The number of places is limited.You can apply online

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