Doctor of Business Administration
DURATION
2 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 600 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
Introduction
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Doctoral degree in 2 to 4 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the part-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. All Postgraduate students are considered part-time. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Study Destinations
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is programmatically accredited by the EU-based European Council for Business Education (ECBE).
Curriculum
Teaching Schedule
Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 and 18:30, typically in sessions of 3 hours each and in an intensive seminar format with visiting professors, providing students the flexibility to combine work and studies, and fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking. Refer to the course planning for further details on the availability of seminar courses. Additional courses may be available online; additional academic policies and conditions will apply.
Program requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| DBA-specific courses or PhD-specific courses @ UIBS | 9 | 45 |
| Subtotal | 9 | 45 |
| Final Project | Dissertation | 15 |
| Total | 60 |
DBA-specific courses for UIBS programs
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- BUS7001 - Corporate Social Responsibility (5)
- BUS7002 - Global Business Development (5)
- BUS7102 - Advanced Cases in Global Business (5)
- COM7002 - Corporate Communication Strategies (5)
- ECO7001 - Advanced International Economics (5)
- HUM7001 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (5)
- HUM7003 - Global Leadership Styles (5)
- INF7001 - Management Information Systems (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7001 - Strategic Decision-making (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
PhD-specific courses for UIBS programs
- ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
- CUL7001 - Applied Cultural Theories (5)
- HUM7002 - Advanced Psychology (5)
- INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
- INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
- MAN7105 - Advanced Cases in Global Management (5)
- QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
- SOC7001 - Advanced Sociology (5)
Electives
Electives can be any course from any category, but are limited to those listed in the course planning for a specific quarter or term and scheduled at a certain campus during that period. Course scheduling is based solely on student enrollment in specific programs. The greater the number of programs students enroll in, the more electives will be available. If all students enroll in the same program, only a limited number of courses can be scheduled, based on student preferences and professor availability.
Alternatives
Several alternative methods to earn credits are available. One method is the submission, presentation, and publication of research papers related to the student’s professional or academic activities. Another method involves applying higher education concepts to the student’s current teaching activities.
Dissertation
The comprehensive dissertation consists of a proposal and the actual dissertation. The student submits a proposal for its title and content, which is approved by the school’s academic council. Dissertation work may be directly related to the student’s professional or academic activities. It can begin after completing the first course, attending a dissertation seminar, and submitting the proposal. The dissertation can be drafted in the student’s native language but must be formally submitted and presented in English, with or without translation assistance.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are not available for this program.
Rankings
UIBS has been ranked in Tier One of the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024, placing among the top programs in Europe. Our Online MBA holds the #14 position worldwide, reflecting its excellence in digital learning. Additionally, UIBS is featured in the 2024 Global DBA Listing, reinforcing our leadership in doctoral business education. We are also proud to be recognized by QS Stars for our outstanding performance in teaching, online learning, business studies, and employability, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree awarded by the school's HQ in Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the local campuses where credits were earned.
Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is programmatically accredited by the EU-based European Council for Business Education (ECBE).
Career Opportunities
Career Preparation and Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- Organizing several career seminars
- Offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- Maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With the help of our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities, as well as a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across various industries. It is important to note that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited due to the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
Facilities
Program delivery
Program Duration
Part-time students can earn a Doctoral degree in 2 to 4 academic years, depending on the number of courses taken per quarter, course selection, and planning. Completing half the typical number of courses results in twice the duration of the part-time program. The more flexible your working hours, the more courses you can take to finish faster.
All Postgraduate students are considered part-time. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Teaching Schedule
Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday between 08:30 and 18:30, typically in 3-hour sessions. The intensive seminar format with visiting professors provides students with the flexibility to balance work and studies, while fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking.
Refer to the course planning for more details on seminar course availability. Additional courses may be offered online, with applicable academic policies and conditions.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.