Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - 3 Years
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - 2 Years
One of the best European Doctorate programs with EU & US Accreditation. Very popular among middle and top executives from around the world.
(The 2-year program is suitable for highly experienced executives, even though both programs have the same credits and fee.)
LIUTEBM-SOIP and SSM Collaboration
Swiss School of Management is one of the best, highly ranked and fully accredited Business Schools and degree-granting HEI, which has institutional and program accreditation from both Europe and the USA. LIUTEBM University, Lusaka is one of the oldest and fully Accredited Universities of Zambia and the LIUTEBM School of International Programs - LIUTEBM SOIP is a well-known, highly recognised and trusted Online Educational Platform & facilitators in the African region. Because many African students are unable to pursue their dreams of overseas education, particularly from Europe and America, the LIUTEBM SOIP and SSM collaborated to facilitate SSM's MBA, DBA and PhD Programs to Zambians and to other African region students at an economical, subsidised and affordable fee plan through the LIUTEBM School of International Programs in addition to the other LIUTEBM University Programs. HEA-Zambia has permitted LIUTEBM University to facilitate enrolment in the SSM's fully online Programs.
Fast-track Pathway for LIUTEBM's MSc by Research Degree holders
LIUTEBM's MSc by Research graduates will receive transfer credits for 50% of the ECTS Credits of SSM's DBA and will complete it in half the duration, i.e., 1.5 years / 1 year, respectively.
SSM's DBA Program
DBA Studies are among the most challenging and rewarding levels of Higher Education. The Swiss School of Management has developed outstanding Doctoral Programs. These programs have unique features which add significant value to Graduates beyond the rewarding Doctor's Degree.
Multiple academic collaborations contribute to the exceptional program quality, starting with the involvement of highly renowned and recognised academics as Research Directors. Our Doctorate candidates are supported on an individual basis by both SSM Professors and visiting Professors from a wide variety of international Universities.
Today, academia has no borders. Therefore, the knowledge and expertise of experienced academics influence the structure and content of our Doctor Programs, from which candidates can select the option that accommodates their needs.
The Doctor of Business Administration will be awarded by the internationally recognised Swiss School of Management. The result is based on delivering studies of the highest quality and multiple benefits to SSM’s Doctorate candidates. Swiss School of Management is committed to impress and to express: impress through the value of the studies resulting in Degrees, which express the outstanding skills of those being awarded. This allows them to develop a top career in industries, administration, and academia.
Swiss School of Management offers a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program based on blended and online learning principles. The program is highly structured and internationally accredited by IACBE & DEAC. Due to the integrated learning aspects, there are no admissions deadlines. Individuals have flexibility in how they complete their courses. The SSM has the following Accreditations:
- Accreditation by IACBE, USA
- Accredited by DEAC, USA
- Accredited by Malta FHEA, Europe
- Recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation - CHEA, USA
- Certification with EduQua (a prestigious Swiss quality assurance label)
- Acknowledged by the Ministry of Education, Italy
- UNESCO-approved Institution, through the International Association of Universities - IAU, UNESCO, Paris
- LIUTEBM is permitted by the Higher Education Authority, Zambia, for facilitating enrolment in SSM's online Swiss Doctorate Program
Each DBA candidate receives much support from a dedicated supervisor and a mentor, and access to digital libraries and live (digital) events. Joining the DBA program at SSM gets you access to our International Expert Group. The following paragraphs explain these reasons to start your DBA with SSM in detail.
Universities around the globe have extended doctoral studies to these professional doctorates for many good reasons. Industries are very interested in such graduates, and the results of their job applications demonstrate this, as DBA Degree skills and capabilities go beyond any Master’s graduate. At the same time, these doctoral graduates are practice-oriented. Consequently, they are the first-choice candidates for top-management positions.
The Doctor of Business Administration addresses business, economy, and management research. The dissertation can be oriented by the student’s personal interest and based on their individual work environment. At the end of these studies, students are awarded the title of “Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).”
Before the Degree awarding, the DBA dissertation has to be written and defended in a live defense known as the ‘viva voce.’ The dissertation argument is about applied sciences. It consists of 50,000+ words, which fulfils independent research criteria on a superior level and consequently demonstrates the internationally acknowledged standards of doctoral studies. The type and style of this research are source-oriented on applied sciences, in which a solid theoretical understanding must be evident.
The variety of topics is extensive, and candidates can make their own choice upon approval of the Academic Board. The only request is that the selected research relates to management, business, and/or the economy. Theory and empirically consistent research, which the dissertation delivers, are expected on a superior level. An individual Director of Studies will support each student during the development and writing of the dissertation. Students will find personal support, but they are expected to work individually, accordingly to the individual nature of such studies on this high level. Therefore, strict limitations on the extent and length of such support are applied.
Intended Students' Learning Outcomes (ISLOs):
ISLO 1: Students must contribute to the body of knowledge in a specific discipline.
ISLO2: Students must show their capacity to analyse existing theories and draw data-supported conclusions.
ISLO 3: Students must be able to integrate divergent or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully.
ISLO 4: Students must be able to present and defend a thesis in applied research to be evaluated by a jury.
ISLO 5: Students must demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence in a field of study of practical relevance.
Program Structure
The DBA Program structure is aligned with international standards of Postgraduate Education and, accordingly, fulfils the criteria of the process of Harmonisation of Higher Education in Europe (Bologna Process).
The doctoral program will require the accomplishment of five taught Research Methods modules as the first stage. Only the successful fulfilment of all five modules entitles students to progress to the second stage, the thesis level.
The successful students will acquire 180 ECTS credits throughout the course and complete :
- 5 Research Methods modules (6 ECTS credits per module)
- Seminars, Conferences & Research papers and
- Doctoral thesis
The modules are delivered interactively and are based on actual knowledge and research in this pathway. The “Research Methods” modules are taught via lectures and/or seminars and require students' attendance. A long-distance learning version will be introduced as an alternative form of study as well.
The data collection, analysis of data and Doctoral Thesis demonstrating independent empirical research are evidence of the candidate’s ability and capability to undertake applied, defendable and empirical research on the highest level of academic studies.
This program of studies is considered relevant, rich and academically valid thanks to the adoption of the highest standards of Higher Education. Additionally, superior professional standards have been embedded. Learning objectives and module contents are further closely related to the Six Principles of the PRME Framework of the United Nations. The 2-year Program modules are described below; the 3-year program will have a different distribution model.
(Information sourced from the SSM official website)
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