Apply for the DBA

This page describes in detail the 5 steps to apply for the Business Science Institute DBA.

If you need assistance with your application, you can schedule an appointment with a member of the support team.

1. Submitting your CV

Submit your CV for review through our online form:

 

Your CV must include the following information:

  • Your current activity (position, company, country)
  • Your number of years of managerial experience
  • Your highest and most recent degree obtained

Within 48 hours, we will give you our opinion on the likelihood of success of your application.

If the opinion is favorable, you can proceed to steps 2 and 3.

2. Registration form(s)

One or two forms must be completed for your registration: a Business Science Institute form and a partner University form (depending on the DBA chosen).

 

 

The form(s) must be included in your application (step 3).

3. Application file

To be considered, your application must be complete.

The online registration procedure requires the following documents:

  • 1 – Business Science Institute DBA registration form (see step 2)
  • 2 – Detailed CV (PDF)
    Please indicate the following at the top of your CV: current profession (position, company, and country), total number of years of managerial experience, highest and most recent degree.
  • 3 – Good quality color photo (JPG or PDF)
  • 4 – Highest-level qualification awarded (1 only) (PDF)
    Please note that all documents provided to the Business Science Institute will undergo a rigorous authentication process.
  • 5 – Copy of your passport (PDF)
  • 6 – Transcripts from your MBA (or equivalent degree) (PDF)
  • 7 – DBA thesis topic (non-final)* (between 3 and 5 pages) (PDF)
  • 8 – Cover letter (PDF)
  • 9 – Employer certificate (PDF)
  • 10 – DBA registration form if DBA with partner University (completed and signed, with photo) (PDF)
  • 11 – Copy of the transfer for the 175€ application fee (PDF)

 

*The DBA thesis project proposal (item 7) must include the following elements:

  • Research project title
  • Intended research area(s)
  • Managerial interest of the research topic for the candidate
  • Importance and relevance of the DBA thesis project
  • List of works related to the topic
  • Proposed research methodology (specifying how the candidate will access the field)
  • Bibliography of texts already read

4. Application fees

Online payment

  • You can pay your application fees through our online payment platform. Once payment is made, an email containing an invoice will be sent to you.

 

PayPal

 

Bank transfer

5. Interview

Two weeks after submitting your application, a formal remote interview will take place with an academic coordinator (senior faculty member).

We will contact you by email to schedule a date.