Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Global Pathway – Research Edition

This degree is offered either directly as an IBAS qualification or as a dual-award option in collaboration with select partner institutions. This flexibility allows students to choose the academic pathway that best aligns with their individual needs and career goals.

Since each dual-award program is developed in partnership with specific institutions, we recommend contacting the respective partner directly for detailed information about the available options and requirements.

Global Pathway – Research Edition

In Collaboration with Our Campus Partners …

For those students who cannot travel & study in-person at IBAS in Zurich, Switzerland, we offer the Global Pathways – Research Edition program.

Study at one of our partner’s campuses where our partner’s faculty teach the IBAS curriculum.

Same Program as IBAS – Same Curriculum as IBAS – Taught by Our Partner’s Faculty – Approved by IBAS

Our Campus Partners offering DBA – Global Pathway – Research Edition:

  • Egyptian Cultural Center – Egypt

  • DBA – Business Consultation – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Accounting and Finance – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Human Resource Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Risk Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Quality Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Strategic Marketing – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Strategic Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Project Management – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – International Business – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Digital Transformation – Global Pathway – Research Edition
  • DBA – Business Psychology – Global Pathway – Research Edition

The Doctor of Business Administration – Global Pathway – Research Edition program is aimed at producing students who are confident and able to understand, comprehend and carry out relevant business oriented research related to problems faced by business organizations. The graduates are motivated, independent, knowledgeable and with the attitude that can put them ahead in the international business marketplace. They will be experts in their field of research and possess critical thinking in solving business-oriented problems.

Duration
2 to 3 years
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Study Mode
Onsite & Full-time

Location
Zurich, Switzerland
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at one of
Our Partner’s Centres
around the world

Intake
Monthly

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Instruction in
English

Entry Requirements
Master’s Degree
(or Equivalent)
& IELTS 6.0
(or Equivalent)

Graduation Requirements
Successfully Pass
All Courses
Dissertation

Career Opportunities

A Doctorate in Business Administration – Global Pathway – Research Edition sets you apart from the crowd, signifying to employers not only business proficiency but also a commitment towards personal and organizational growth through research.

DBA Program Structure

The program duration is 3 years but can be finalised in minimum 2 years.  Students will study selected modules specialised in business administration during the first year. They will finish each module within a period of 4 to 8 weeks. They will then move to do Research and Dissertation phase which can take 1- to 2-years. Once students have completed all graduation requirements students will be awarded a Doctor of Business Administration from International Business Academy of Switzerland.

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Business Consultation

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Transformational Change Strategies
– Comprehensive Improvement Strategies

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Accounting and Finance

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Advanced Strategic Finance Management
– Global Finance and Strategy

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Human Resource Management

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Leading, Managing and Human Resource Development
– Talent Management and development

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Risk Management

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Risk Analysis and Modelling
– Strategic Risk Management

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics
– Sustainable Operations Management

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Entrepreneurial Consulting Project
– New Business venture

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Quality Management

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Manage Quality Systems
– Strategic Quality and Systems Management

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Strategic Marketing

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Strategic Brand Management
– Contemperory Issues in Marketing

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Research

Dissertation

Doctor of Business Administration

Specialisation:
Strategic Management

Students will study the following courses:

– Research Philosophy
– Research Methodology
– Advanced Statistics
– Organizational Leadership
– Advanced Accounting and Finance

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Research

Dissertation

Notice

Important Notice

Institutional Status
IBAS is a private institution that does not hold Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) status and is not recognized by the Swiss federal government or any cantonal authority.
 For further information on Swiss accreditation standards, please visit AAQ.

Program Accreditation
IBAS holds program accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the United States.

Please note that programs offered under the “Global Pathway Edition” and “Verified Edition” models are not covered by ACBSP accreditation. These programs are exclusively awarded under IBAS and ISASAHE accreditations.

Future Accreditation Efforts
IBAS is actively working toward achieving University of Applied Sciences accreditation in Switzerland. However, this process cannot guarantee coverage for current programs, and there is no assurance that future accreditation will extend to the Global Pathway Edition or Verified Edition models.

The flexibility and innovation of these models are core priorities for IBAS, and adherence to state regulations may limit our ability to maintain full control over their structure and content.