Snapshot
Level of Study | Doctorate |
Study Mode(s) | On Campus |
Location | Gurgaon (Optional one year in Europe) |
Starting | August 2021 |
Course Duration | 3 Academic Years (2 Years fast track option) |
Entry Requirements | Master’s Degree in Management/Other Streams |
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Introduction
In Switzerland some half of international students pursue doctoral research owing to the country’s research ecosystem and long standing history of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and business research.
Our DBA is approved by Swiss EduQua and progressed through British Level 8 pathway (Ofqual regulated qualification). The learning experience combines the best academic practices of Switzerland, the UK and Spain.
The intense research study programme offers cutting-edge pedagogy supervised by internationally acclaimed professors, virtual learning environment (VLE) integrated to institutional systems at multiple locations, increasing collaboration with industry and social science organisations, multi-campus delivery and cross-country learning experience with close ties with diverse industry.
Under tutelage of a team of research supervisors and tutors the technology mediated learning becomes self-directed, focusing on time management, live project, imbibing cultural and global awareness, developing critical thinking faculty, life skills and problem solving ability.
Course Overview
It is a practical and research-based doctoral program in business and industry which is designed for mid- career executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their practical and theoretical knowledge in the field.

Program Structure
Upon successful completion the learner earns an UK OfQual regulated Level-8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and then automatically progressed to top-up with Swiss DBA accredited by EduQua. The concluding part of the program subjects the student to be assessed on the basis of field research, coursework, publcations, thesis and final viva voce.
Assessment and Thesis
DBA candidates are requested to submit a doctoral thesis, which fulfils the criteria of independent research following acknowledged standards of empirical research. The thesis consists of 50,000 words. The DBA candidates will defend their thesis through a summarizing presentation.
Course Content
Year 1
- Leadership Qualities and Practice
- Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager
- Strategy Development in Cross Border and Global Organisations
- Strategic Planning in Cross Border and Global Organisation
Year 2
- Strategic Communication
- Culture and its Impact on Strategy
- Research Methods
Year 3
- Complete Thesis and Publication
Winning Features
Accreditations
International Credits
This program awards 240 ETCS under the Bologna Process which allows you to take your studies further and follow it up with doctorates etc.
Equivalences
The DBA qualification represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to a PhD degree.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand and apply the methodology of strong unbiased research to business contexts
- To review and apply the principles of business management in the industry.
Curriculum
Our curriculum grounds the participant in strong research analysis and critical review skills. This allows the participant to produce research that is a very high standard and help them to publish in leading business journals such as the Harvard Business Review.
Career Opportunities
Primary areas of employment include:
- Management Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Executive Officer
- President of Operations
- Executive Administrator
- Professor
Course Fee & Scholarships
Complete information regarding Fee, Payment Schedule, Scholarships, Loans etc can be had by
Phone: 99712 28508, 99104 91117 or Mail: info@diis.international
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