Our DBA France cohort is comprised of senior managers, consultants, and academics from all over the world, seeking to excel in applied research. This program offers participants the support necessary to publish scholarship that impacts business and society.
A Word from the Academic Director
The DBA journey is a life-changing and transforming experience. You will develop research, professional and personal skills that will allow you to make intellectual contributions to your field of research, and make a real managerial, organizational, and/or societal impact. You will learn from, and engage with our international research faculty members, in addition to developing long-lasting relationships with other students and members of our global alumni network. As a proud GEM DBA graduate myself, the DBA transformed my career and changed the way I approach both managerial and societal issues. I look forward to welcoming you to our DBA program, and to being part of your unique DBA journey". - Prof. Dima Louis, Academic Director - DBA FranceProgram Schedule for 2024 Intake
Required coursework includes (2) On-Campus Research Seminars, (2) Online Research Seminars, (8) Online Workshops, (8) Specialization courses, and is marked by qualifying deliverables and milestones over three years.
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Phase 1
Seminar 1: Welcome & Introduction
November 4 - 8, 2024 - GRENOBLE, FRANCE
Workshop 1: Implementing the Research Proposal
January 13, 2025 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Research Proposal Submission
March 10, 2025 - ONLINE SUBMISSION
Seminar 2: Research Design & Literature Review
March 18 - 21, 2025 - ONLINE
Literature Review Submission
September 12, 2025 - ONLINE SUBMISSION
Seminar 3: Research Methods (Qualitative or Quantitative)
October 6 - 10, 2025 - PARIS, FRANCE
Workshop 2: Prepare Dissertation Proposal
December 1, 2025 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Dissertation Proposal Submission
February 27, 2026 - ONLINE SUBMISSION
Workshop 3: Preparing Dissertation Proposal Defense
March 16, 2026 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Dissertation Proposal Defense
March 26, 2026 - ONLINE
Phase 2
Phase 2 includes (8) online Specialization courses. Dates to be announced.
Seminar 4: Advanced Research Methods (Qualitative or Quantitative)
March 30 - April 4, 2026 - ONLINE (over two weekends)
Workshop 4: The Road to Final Defense
May 18, 2026 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Workshop 5: Academic writing skills
June 22, 2026 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Workshop 6: Theoretical Contribution & Impact
October 5, 2026 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Workshop 7: Managerial Contribution & Impact
February 8, 2027 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Workshop 8: Communicating your Research
June 21, 2027 - ONLINE - 5pm-7pm (Paris-time)
Thesis submission (green-light from supervisor)
October 31, 2027
Program content subject to change.
Updated 3/19/2024