Audencia offers the Doctorate in Business Administration program to meet the lifestyle needs of executives who want to combine their practical expertise with the highest level of management education.

It's a 3-year, part-time program delivered in a hybrid format with online and face-to-face classes held at Audencia's Nantes campuses. Our experienced DBA faculty delivers online classes and seminars or on weekends at the Audencia campus.

The courses offered allow participants to develop their management research skills and engage with cutting-edge research topics and issues in various areas of management.

Participants develop advanced management research skills through the courses offered during the first part of the program, which enables them to pursue dissertation research under the supervision of Audencia's faculty.

Target Skills:

• Advanced Research and Methodology: DBA students acquire advanced research skills, including mastery of data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the ability to conduct high-level academic research.
• Management and Leadership Expertise: The program aims to develop a deep understanding of organizational management, including organizational theory, strategic management, operations management, and change management.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: DBA students are trained to critically analyze complex business problems and formulate innovative and effective solutions, considering long-term implications for the company.
• Advanced Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both in writing and orally, is essential for professionals with a DBA. This includes writing research articles, presenting research work at academic conferences, and communicating with diverse audiences, including other researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers.
• Human Resource Management Knowledge: Skills in human resource management are essential for understanding team and individual dynamics within organizations, as well as for promoting effective and ethical leadership.
• In-depth Understanding of the Global Business Context: DBA students develop a deep understanding of the global economy, international business practices, as well as issues and opportunities related to the globalization of businesses.
• Strategic Thinking and Innovation: DBA graduates are trained to adopt a strategic approach to business management, identifying innovation and growth opportunities, and developing tailored strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: DBA students are made aware of the complex ethical issues faced by contemporary businesses, as well as the growing importance of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Pedagogical methods:

Our 3-year, part-time DBA program combines the flexibility of online learning with the richness of in-person sessions at Audencia’s Nantes campuses. Delivered in a hybrid format, the program allows you to balance your professional commitments while advancing your academic qualifications.

The curriculum is led by experienced DBA faculty, offering dynamic online classes, interactive seminars, and weekend workshops. These in-person sessions foster collaboration and networking, ensuring you get both the flexibility and the depth needed to excel.

With a focus on practical application and cutting-edge research, this approach ensures that you develop the skills and insights needed to lead and innovate in the business world.