Global DBA and AI

Shaping Future Thought Leaders in Business Management and AI: Master the Art of Strategy, AI Applications, and Project Success.

Global DBA in Data Science & AI:
Where Business Meets Innovation

The Global Doctorate in Business Administration in Data Science and AI is a seamless amalgamation of Business Management and Artificial Intelligence where participants will learn about the applications of AI, strategy development and the resolution of project failure operations. The Rennes School of Business graduates of this programme will be future Thought Leaders who can plan, deploy, and implement short, medium, and long-term initiatives with success.

Presentation

By completing a doctoral degree in Business Administration in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence students become experts in the use of advanced tools and develop the strategic planning and decision-making skills which are vital to succeeding in the AI/ML industries.This Global DBA will help you to become a Thought Leader in your industry and provide the experience required to work in senior management positions such as CXO, VP, and Head of Analytics.

Admission

Next intake:28 March 2025

To be eligible you must have obtained a 1st division in your master’s level degree and have a minimum of 5 years of experience. Bachelor students with 8/10 years of experience may also apply. You are also required to be in a professional position while completing the programme.
You must have a sufficient level of English for admission:
  • TOEFL > 80
  • TOEIC > 60
  • IELTS > 6.5
  • Previous studies taught in English (minimum 3 years)
  • Native Language: English
  • programme

    This programme is worth 200 ECTs with 9 teaching modules entailing 216 teaching hours.

    Year 1 — Academic Path

    Semester 1

    Module 1: Research Methodology and Process (Online tuition)
    Module 2: Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
    Module 3: Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics
    Module 4: Advanced Optimisation
    Module 5: Digital Organisation and Workforce

    Semester 2

    Module 6: Data Sciences & AI Applications_1
    Module 7: Digital Strategy
    Module 8: Data Sciences & AI Applications_2

    Year 2 & 3 — Research Path

    Workshops

    Research Development Workshop
    AI and ML Research Seminars

    Doctoral Thesis

    Global Residency 1: 2 weeks (mandatory) on Rennes SB Paris and Rennes campuses
    Global Residency 2: 1 week (mandatory) in Dubai, UAE

    Key deliverables:

    Comprehensive literature review
    Research proposal defence
    Thesis defence

    application

    To apply, candidates should complete the application form using the “Apply Here” button below. They are required to provide contact details for their referees, all higher education transcripts, an up-to-date CV, and a well-prepared research proposal. Additionally, candidates must submit a recorded video interview, which will be followed by an online interview with our professors.

    Tuition fees

    Application fees:

    €100

    Tuition fees: € 40,000

    1st year: € 13 000
    2nd year: € 13 000
    3rd year: € 14 000