Burgundy School of Business is to offer a global doctorate of business administration (DBA) that includes research expeditions with Boston MIT and the Tokyo Institute of Technology
Burgundy School of Business (BSB)’s new DBA programme is designed to perfect multi and interdisciplinary managerial practice and is aimed at high-potential candidates who wish to become thought leaders by producing impactful research.
The DBA is a three to five-year, part-time doctoral programme which, from January next year, will welcome around 15 experienced professionals, including executives and managers from private, public and non-profit organisations. The course enables candidates to realise their professional aspirations by helping them bridge the gap between theory and practice, thanks to a strong applied research dimension.
Commenting on the new programme, DBA director at BSB Dimitris Assimakopoulos said: “Our aim is to shape thought leaders and produce impactful research. The programme will help connect some of the school’s core research areas, such as digital and responsible innovation, green and sustainable management, food and agri-tech, wine and spirits, to broader societal needs. And all this in response to the major challenges facing our societies and economies in Europe and around the world.”
Hybrid learning will take place over six face-to-face workshops on three continents. The first year takes place in France, at the BSB campuses in Lyon, Dijon and Paris. The second year will take place partly in Japan, at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the third year partly in the US, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology .
The subsequent years will be devoted to completing the students’ theses. Throughout the programme, particular attention will be paid to the supervision of participants, according to BSB, which notes that dedicated teams composed of both faculty and external experts, will provide individual follow-up and online coaching for each candidate.
