Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
Objectives of the programThe DBA program is a joint undertaking between CASS Europe and IAE Business School of the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France. Successful completion of all requirements of the program leads to the award of the DBA degree by the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France. It is a practical and research based doctorate degree designed for older candidates with significant professional work experience who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their practical and theoretical knowledge base in any one of the areas of management indicated below. Students will be asked to choose a topic related to their current area of responsibility in an organization or an area they wish to focus upon in their career path. These must, however, be in line with the areas of research capacity at CASS which presently include the following:
The DBA aims to develop highly competent top-level executives with managerial and applied research capability who will confidently lead their organizations in the highly competitive global market environment. The course component of the program comprises seminars in the following areas:
Approximately 30% of the assessment is devoted to coursework with the remaining 70% devoted to research and the DBA thesis.
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Admission requirementsIn order to qualify for admission to the DBA program applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
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English language requirementsAs English is the working language of the DBA program candidates are required to demonstrate fluency (written and oral) in the language. Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, score of 550 and above), IELT (score 6.5 and above), other equivalent English language tests unless they hold a university level degree taught in the language.
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FacultyFaculty of the DBA program includes:
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Program structureThe DBA program structure is as follows:
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ApplicationsProgram duration3 years of full-time study and research (for those holding and MBA or equivalent qualification). It is fully possible to complete a substantial part of the course component of the program by e-Learning. Applicants who wish to avail themselves of this possibility are advised to contact our Associate Dean for e-Learning or Student Administration at information@cass-edu.be.
SessionsSeptember and January each academic year
Application deadlineApplications are received on a rolling basis until places are filled. Early applications are encouraged as places are limited. You will be informed of the result of your application within 4 weeks of receipt of the completed application form together with all the necessary supporting documents.
CostsAnnual tuition fees for the program is 14 000 Euros.
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Financial aidEvery year CASS Europe offers a limited number of partial scholarships to a few deserving students. The main criteria for obtaining these are the academic and professional achievements of the participants as well as the quality of the application package they submit. In exchange for the allocated partial scholarship, the participant is asked to provide administrative support to the program. The evaluation of the assignment and the time involved is proportional to the amount of the scholarship granted. The allocated scholarship covers only part of the tuition costs. Program participants have a number of options in financing their studies. These include: personal finances, bank loans at preferential student rates, home government scholarships, company sponsorships, and so on. European students may also enquire about possible scholarships available through the EU institutions. Under certain conditions arrangements may be made for tuition fees to be paid in instalments.
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