The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) is designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in business and management through investigative research work. This programme combines academic rigour with practical application, providing a comprehensive understanding of business theories, advanced research methods and their application to real-world business challenges.

The D.B.A. programme allows students to develop the skills to lead, innovate and transform policy and practice with unique insights. A significant component of the D.B.A. is the mini thesis of 10 000 words, where students conduct original research on a topic of their choice, contributing new knowledge on business management. The 3-year programme is designed to allow working professionals to use their business knowledge to advance practices in various business contexts.

Ecole de Management Appliqué is located in Paris, a place known for innovation and technology. The Doctorate of Business Administration (D.B.A.) programme equips students to take on senior leadership roles, consult at a high level or teaching positions.