Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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 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 Edition program.
Study at one of our partner’s campuses where our partner faculty teach the IBAS curriculum.
Same Program as IBAS – Same Curriculum as IBAS – Taught by Our Partner Faculty – Approved by IBAS
Our Partners offering DBA – General – Global Pathway Edition:
Egyptian Cultural Center – Egypt
The Doctor of Business Administration program is aimed at producing students who are confident and able to understand, comprehend and carry out relevant 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.
Career Opportunities
A Doctorate in Business Administration sets you apart from the crowd, signifying to employers not only business proficiency but also a commitment towards personal and organizational growth.
DBA Program Structure
The program duration is 3 years but can be finalized in minimum 2 years. Students will study selected modules specialized 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 (DBA) from International Business Academy of Switzerland.
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.