Global DBA

Track available: in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Take the next step in leadership and empower your career with our prestigious Doctor of Business Administration programs.

4 Reasons Our Programmes Lead to Success

Triple Accreditation
Join a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) ranked among the Top 10 in France for its international appeal and outstanding Faculty.
Research Excellence
Be part of a vibrant research community of DBA students, post-doctoral researchers, and academics who publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Domain Mastery
Achieve excellence in your field by specializing deeply and meeting the challenge of becoming a publishable expert.
Global Perspective
Benefit from seminars and workshops led by world-class academics, complemented by two transformative Global Residencies.

Select the DBA program that’s right for you:

The Global Doctorate of Business Administration (GDBA)
Advance your career with the GDBA, a prestigious three-year executive doctoral program designed for business leaders aiming to achieve the highest postgraduate qualifications in business and management. With flexible online and in-person options, the GDBA fits seamlessly into your career.Graduates of this program become specialists in their domain, capable of conducting groundbreaking research that impacts the business world.
The Global Doctorate OF Business Administration in Data Science and AI (DSAI)
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 will be future Thought Leaders who can plan, deploy, and implement short, medium, and long-term initiatives with success.

The Global Doctorate of Business Administration (GDBA)

This Global Doctorate in Business Administration (online) seeks to develop top-level professionals and entrepreneurs with the ability to approach industries from both global and local (“glocal”) perspectives.By engaging with the DBA modules, students will build well-rounded research skills and cultivate Unframed Thinking. This is achieved through specialised research and course modules, stimulating exchanges and discussions between faculty and students, and the sharing of ideas on current, cutting-edge topics.

The Global Doctorate OF Business Administration in Data Science and AI (DSAI)

By completing a doctoral degree in Business Administration in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (online) 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.
“The Global DBA in Data Science and AI empowers professionals to navigate
the complexities of AI and business with confidence.”
— Saqib Aziz, Programme Director

programme

Year 1

GLOBAL RESIDENCY:
2 weeks on Paris and Rennes Campuses

Research Methodology and Process
Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics
Organizational Behavior
Strategy
Specialized Research Topics Workshop - 1
Foundations of Stats, Machine Learning and Optimization (not mandatory)
Foundations of AI and Machine Learning (not mandatory)
Research Methodology and Process
Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics
Digital Organization and Workforce
Digital Strategy
Advanced Optimization
Data Science and AI application - 1

Year 2

GLOBAL RESIDENCY:
1 week in Dubai, UAE

Specialized Research Topics Workshop- 2
Research Development Workshop
DBA Proposal Defense
Research Development Workshop
Data Science and AI application - 2
DBA Proposal Defense

Year 3

Final
Thesis Defense

Research Seminars
DBA Final Thesis Defense
AI and ML Research Seminars
DBA Final Thesis Defense
Admission

Next intake:28 may 2025

To be eligible for the programme you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Have a master’s degree (including MBA/EMBA) with a minimum of 5 years of management experience;
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of managerial experience;
  • – English proficiency: is not compulsory but is a plus.

step 1

Application on our
admission platform
preparing and inlcuding a research proposal

step 2

Interview with the Program Manager
(if elligible)

step 3

Results of Admission

FINANCIAL

The Global Doctorate in Business Administration (GDBA) + DBA DSAI programmes offer flexible financial options to support your educational journey. We provide attractive early bird discounts for those who enroll in advance, along with installment payment plans to help ease the financial commitment. Our goal is to make this transformative experience accessible by offering tailored solutions that fit your needs, ensuring a smooth and manageable investment in your future.

tuition fees gdba: € 35 000

1st year:
€ 11 500
2nd year:
€ 11 500
3rd year:
€ 12 000

DBA DSAI: € 40,000

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

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS UP TO 01 MARCH 2025!