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DBA

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Overview

Earned

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Program Focus

Practical knowledge and understanding of international business practices

Course Duration

Two (2) Years

Study Fees

~30.000€

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Barcelona

The highly competitive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program is specially designed for students already in managerial positions or with significant professional experience. This program aims to enhance students’ practical knowledge and understanding of international business practices.

The DBA program provides students with valuable insights and exposure to global practices that only professors who are also active practitioners in their field can provide. We take extra care in selecting mentors that can offer both. Leveraging our extensive network, students are encouraged to attend lectures at our campuses worldwide and establish connections with influential business leaders. Our Academic Support Group works closely with students to prepare them as industry experts.

With a borderless approach, our program caters to modern-day students. Flexibility allows studying from anywhere, seamlessly integrating academic requirements with personal and professional commitments. Experience the utmost convenience as you register, take breaks as needed, and effortlessly resume your studies and research at your preferred pace.

Program Structure

The program follows a two-year structure, carrying 120 European credits, in alignment with the internationalization of Higher Education in Europe (Bologna Process). It consists of five (5) modules:

  1. Introduction to Academic Research
  2. Qualitative Research & Procedures
  3. Quantitative Research & Procedures
  4. Guide to Dissertation Writing
  5. Experimental Research Design


Intended Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs):

ISLO 1: Students must contribute to the body of knowledge in a specific discipline.

ISLO 2: Students must show their capacity to analyze existing theories and draw data-supported conclusions.

ISLO 3: Students must be able to integrate divergent or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully.

ISLO 4: Students must be able to present and defend a thesis in applied research to be evaluated by a jury.

ISLO 5: Students must demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence in a field of study of practical relevance.

Modules Offered

REM-710:
INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH
RQT-725:
QUANTITATIVE METHODS & TECHNIQUES
RQL-725:
QUALITATIVE METHODS & TECHNIQUES
RTL-730:
GUIDE TO DOCTORAL DISSERTATION WRITING
RPR-750:
ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGN
RSM-770:
SEMINAR- THE FUNDAMENTALS OF APA CITATION
RSM-780:
SEMINAR- HOW TO PUBLISH SCHOLARLY WORK
RSM-790:
SEMINAR – COLLABORATION: THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH
RTH-800:
RESEARCH PROPOSAL: PART I: SUBMISSION 1-3
RSM-740:
DOCTORATE DEGREE HOLDERS: A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
RTH-810:
DISSERTATION WRITING PART II: SUBMISSION CHAPTER 4-6
RTH-820:
VIVA VOCE DEFENSE
RIC-820:
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
RIC-830:
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
RIC-860:
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: ACADEMIC COLLOQUIUM

Fees and Payments

Application Fee:
60€
Due Immediately, Non Refundable
Enrollment Fee:
10.000€
Due immediately after acceptance
First Installment:
10.000€
at the beginning of the second academic year
Second Installment:
9.940€
on the second-half of the second year
Total Fees:
30.000€
The tuition fees and the corresponding payment schedule are specified in the dedicated section. Late-admitted candidates will be required to pay their fees within a shorter timeframe. Students will receive an email promptly informing them of the payment schedule and the available payment options.
No published installment plan for this program. Please inquire directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes we do. If you have been working in your industry in a managerial position for a few years and you wanted to earn a Master’s Degree, all you need to do is submit your Bachelor’s Degree Academic Credentials and your proof of work. ISASS will then review your industry experience and will determine if you have the equivalence of a Master’s Degree. This of course is depended on the decision of the Review Committee.

The total tuition fees of the program include all study materials (except for the books), examination fees, wi-fi access, access to the library, company visits, excursions and Personal Success Profile Analysis and Adventure Day. All fees except the Application Fee are fully refundable in case of rejection of the study visa. Once the enrolment is confirmed, all paid-in fees are not refundable.

NOTE: We offer a Tuition Fee discount OR Special Payment options. Ask us how.

Yes, ISASS will assist in your Student Visa application. You just need to pay a minimal fee for this process. Please note that for the application of Student VISA, the decision of the course rests in the hands of the Spanish Embassy in your country.

The student needs to pay Three Hundred and Ninety Euros (390€) for the processing of Visa papers. Please take note that this is non-refundable.

Academic Partner

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The Swiss School of Management (SSM), is a private institute of higher education based in Italy and Switzerland, associated to Groupe INSEEC. SSM is located in Campo di Fiori on the University of Washington’s campus in Rome’s historic city center. It has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study.

As of June 2021, ISASS is now also Swiss School of Management (SSM) Barcelona. ISASS is officially a learning center of the Swiss School of Management (SSM) joining the long list of countries and cities where SSM is successfully operating.

Once registered to ISASS / SSM Barcelona, students can travel and study in our campuses in Rome, Brescia, Germany and Switzerland. They can even visit and take some classes in Egypt, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Seoul, etc.

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equired documents

  • General Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Students
  • European three-year initial degree or a recognized equivalent of EQF/MQF Level 6.
  • A foreign university degree from outside the EHEA that allows access to graduate studies in the country of origin.
  • A minimum of two years full-time relevant professional experience post-graduatio