Short description of the joint Global Doctorate in Business Administration by Durham University and emlyon business school

1. Global Doctorate
in Business Administration
Learn from and collaborate with internationally
renowned faculty at two of Europe’s most innovative
and exciting business schools
Durham University Business School and emlyon
business school have joined forces to create a joint
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme.
This programme has been specifically designed in
response to a growing need of business leaders who are
able to challenge current business practice and devise
new methods for progression in times of technological
and geopolitical change, and increasing uncertainty.
By combining an academically rigorous education with
business practice, the programme will enable partici-
pants to update their business knowledge and enhance
their analytical and critical thinking capabilities through
modules delivered in Durham, Paris and Shanghai.
The GDBA also requires students to produce a doctoral
thesis – an original piece of research focused on solving
a core issue within their own industry or organisation –
helping to bridge the gap between business practice and
academia, and create real business value.
A global and personalised
approach
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With our programme you can:
• Obtain a double degree awarded in France and the UK
from two of Europe’s most innovative business schools
who are both part of the 1% of institutions worldwide
with triple accreditation
• Study across three countries in globally recognised
centres for research excellence
• Take advantage of being a part of a small and selective
cohort, ensuring a high degree of peer interactions
with diverse profiles and personal exchanges with a
world-renowned international faculty
• Conduct your studies and research part-time while
continuing your professional activity
• Have a supervisory team from both institutions to
guide you through your DBA journey

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Programme architecture
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Admission requirements
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• A Masters degree in a business and management
related discipline from a recognised university or
other institution of higher education; or equivalent
qualifications or experience.
• A minimum of five years’ business and management
experience.
• An English proficiency test is required for non-native
English speakers (minimum score requirements are
IELTS score of 7.0 or 102 or above in TOEFL IBT) or
equivalent qualifications or experience.
• A demonstrated intellectual curiosity, a genuine
interest in learning and making an original contribu-
tion to management strategy, policy or practice in
business studies.
Academic
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Module 1
Leadership
Followership
Location: Durham
Module 2
Global Strategic
Management
Location: Paris
Module 3
Innovation Technology
Management
Location: Shanghai
Module 4
Entrepreneurship
Theory Practice
Location: Paris
Module 5
Theory into Practice
Location: Durham
Alumni
Submission
and examination
of the thesis
From the beginning of the programme, you will have access to exclusive
and highly active alumni networks of Durham University Business School and emlyon business school
How to apply
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You may complete your application online with
the Durham University Business School application
platform:
www.dur.ac.uk/business/programmes/dba/admissions
• You will be required to submit a preliminary research
proposal of between 1,500-3,000 words as part of the
selection process and we welcome the opportunity to
discuss it in advance of your application to explore its
fit within programme requirements and supervisory
capabilities.
• An interview will be conducted with the Founding
Global DBA Director with each applicant prior to an
offer being recommended.
Admission decisions are made jointly by Durham
University Business School and emlyon business
school
For more information please visit our websites
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www.dur.ac.uk/business/global-dba executive.em-lyon.com/GDBA
Year 4-6
Fieldwork
and writing up
of the thesis