DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA in english)
Why Pursue a DBA?
Doctorate in Business Administration – Expertise, Research, Impact
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a doctoral-level program based on the UK and US models, designed for professionals who have completed a Master's degree or MBA (Bac+5).
This 3-year program allows candidates to develop deep expertise in a chosen field through applied research and publications. Unlike a traditional PhD, which emphasizes theoretical contributions, the DBA focuses on real-world impact and the advancement of professional practices.




Recognition and Dual Degree Option
While the DBA is not a national diploma issued by the Ministry of Education and Research in France, it is a highly respected professional doctorate valued by companies, consulting firms, and international institutions.
For highly motivated candidates, ILCI offers the opportunity to pursue a dual degree, combining the DBA with a university PhD. This path is made possible through our academic partnerships and requires additional research work and commitment.
A Practice-Oriented Doctoral Path
Doctoral students define a research topic grounded in practical, field-based challenges, aiming to produce innovative solutions with direct applicability in the business world. Research is conducted independently, supported by:
Regular reviews of progress
Methodological seminars
Expert academic supervision
The ILCI DBA is designed for professionals seeking to drive change, lead innovation, and influence business practices at the highest level.
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TERMS OF ACCESS
Admission is based on application and interview
Come to the interview with the research topic you'd like to work on
It is recommended: work experience in a company or any other organization
Foreign candidate: French prerequisite level B2 minimum, no possibility of applying for a Visa
Prerequisite : Master degree or Bac+5 acquired in France or abroad in the fields preferably in Management, Human and Social Sciences (Law, Economics, Sociology, Foreign Languages ...)
TARGETED SKILLS
Define a research problem Find arguments and reliable sources Identify existing solutions on this problem Define a new solution (or a model)
EDUCATION LANGUAGE
English
SECTORS
Any sector related to the targeted research theme
Any company with research needs
Any company with publication needs Education area
TRAINING SPECIFICITIES
Regular meeting with the thesis director
Possible meeting with other students andbuilding of a professionnal network
Access to specialized courses and workshops of MBA courses
Access to languages courses
TEACHING UNITS
Research methodology seminar, Quantitative analysis methodology, Qualitative analysis methodology, Scientific journal article writing methodology Presentation methodology Thesis and presentation to be submitted at the end of the course Optional work internship
ABOUT ILCI
ILCI Business School Paris is both a business school in Paris and a language center offering various Bachelor, MBA and DBA courses.
We offer programs in Management, Marketing, Communications, Digital, Logistics, Luxury Goods and Tourism.
Learning languages to develop your international career. ILCI teaches French as foreign language.
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