GEM Alpine Business School Grenoble & Paris, France
DBA Programs
- Doctorate of Business Administration (Global DBA)
Part-Time, English
| URL: | https://en.grenoble-em.com/doctorate-business-administration-dba |
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| Address: | Grenoble Ecole de Management 12, rue Pierre Sémard 38003 Grenoble |
| Country: | France |
Studying at the GEM Alpine Business School
The Doctor of Business Administration (Global DBA) at GEM – Alpine Business School is a 3-year part-time doctorate (extendable to 5 years) for experienced executives and managers seeking to apply rigorous academic research to real-world business challenges while maintaining full-time careers.
Delivered through online learning and in-person seminars across a worldwide Global Hub network, the program emphasizes practical application and publication-quality research, connecting business practice with scientific knowledge. GEM has pioneered DBAs in Europe since 1993, with 500+ alumni contributions to management practice.
Your Contact at the GEM Alpine Business School
Feel free to contact Jinnie Hinderscheit from GEM Alpine Business School for any questions you may have on the DBA programs. You can use the REQUEST INFO button or simply dba@grenoble-em.com.
Request InfoThe Location
The Global DBA connects participants via Global Hubs in France (Grenoble and Paris), Europe (Warsaw, Poland), North America (Los Angeles, USA), Asia (China), and MENA (Dubai). Participants attend four week-long core research seminars at these hubs, plus online workshops and optional Advanced Research Masterclasses for diverse perspectives.
Anchored at GEM’s campuses in the French Alps and Paris, candidates are coached by GEM’s internationally renowned faculty. This environment provides cutting-edge methodologies, personalized supervision, and access to specialized resources like statistical software and e-libraries.
Rankings
GEM ranks among the world’s top research institutions, with faculty publishing in premier journals across management disciplines. The Global DBA is listed by CEO Magazine as one of the top global DBA programs and benefits from GEM’s strong positions in Financial Times and QS.
Accreditation
GEM holds the elite Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)—achieved by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. The program is also a member of the Executive DBA Council (EDBAC) and European Doctoral Programs Association (EDAMBA), ensuring global recognition and excellence.
Why to study here
- Global learning architecture: Study across multiple continents through regional hubs, blending global exposure with a unified academic experience.
- Tailored supervision: Each participant is mentored by a research-active GEM professor who provides continuous guidance from proposal to dissertation.
- Applied research with impact: Every thesis integrates managerial implications, ensuring direct value creation for business practice.
- Vibrant international community: Join a global network of over 800 DBA candidates and alumni shaping management research worldwide.
- Flexible learning format: Continue your professional career while earning a doctoral-level qualification that enhances your leadership and academic credibility.
