Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
- 3 years, part-time (with both online and on-site seminars, workshops, qualifying deliverables, and a final dissertation)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting November 2026
- Apply anytime.
Rolling Application Deadlines
- Session 1:February 25
- Session 2:March 25
- Session 3:April 29
- Session 4:May 27
- Session 5:June 24
- Session 6:July 22
- Session 7:September 2
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Campus Location
- Grenoble, France
- Los Angeles, United States
- Paris, France
- Genève, Switzerland
- Warsaw, Poland
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Business Administration
Overview
This Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) course from GEM Alpine Business School combines online learning with in-person seminars across a worldwide network of Global Hubs in France, Europe, America, Asia, and MENA, and is adapted to the busy lives of professionals and academics.
Career opportunities:
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Our diverse international cohort brings rich professional experience to the program:
- Average age: 44 years
- Female representation: 40%
- Geographic diversity: 46% from North America, with students from France, Switzerland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 25+ other countries
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- A Research Proposal (±2,000words);
- A Literature Review (± 10,000 words); and
- A Pre-Dissertation Proposal (±15,000 words).
- Sustainability
- Managing Technology and Innovation
- Managing and Leading People
Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Candidates should hold or expect to hold a Master's degree in management (MBA, MA, MSc, or equivalent) or in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Professional Experience
- Candidates should have at least five years of professional managerial experience either pre- or post-master's degree.
Language Requirements
- All of the DBA workshops are conducted in English.
- GMAT or other English tests are not requested, however, English abilities will be evaluated by the Academic Director during the interview.
Acceptance to the Programme
- Acceptance will be based on a preliminary interview with the Academic Director, in person or by video call/telephone call once all application materials have been received.
- Final decision will be made by an Admissions Board. Candidates are generally notified within two weeks of each rolling application deadline.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
32,585 AUD / year ≈ 20,000 EUR / year
EU/EEA
32,585 AUD / year ≈ 20,000 EUR / year
Additional Details
DBA France
- 60 000€ for 3 years:
DBA USA
- $66,000 USD for 3 years:
Living costs
Grenoble, France
1,437-1,988 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
