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    DBA Program

    Our program aimed at outstanding managers who want to combine academic rigor and managerial relevance.
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    duration4 years
    languageEnglish
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    intakeOctober
    FormatPart-Time (Blended)
    Face-to-Face3 periods in Spain. 2 weeks each period
    duration4 years
    languageEnglish
    locationBlended
    intakeOctober
    FormatPart-Time (Blended)
    Face-to-Face3 periods in Spain. 2 weeks each period
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    DBA PROGRAM

    The DBA is a blended part time program aimed at outstanding managers, who hold a master degree, and want to enhance their professional practice combining academic rigor and managerial relevance. The goal is to contribute to the state of the art knowledge in their chosen area of study through management research within current and future work settings.

    Our student come from various business backgrounds, from multinational companies to founders of their own businesses. All of them hold senior management positions (i.e. CEO, VP, Partner, and General Manager).

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    OFFICIAL DEGREE

    Students fulfilling the following requirements , will be en titled to request the issuance of the Official University Degree upon completion of the Program.

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    WHY A DBA, WHY IE?

    • ONE OF THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES

      To enhance your professional expertise with academic rigor. This blended part time program is aimed at outstanding managers, who hold a master’s degree, and want to enhance their professional practice combining academic rigor and managerial relevance. The goal is to contribute to the state of the art knowledge in their chosen area of study through management research within current and future work settings.

    • TWO STAGES OF EXCELLENT TRAINING

      2 years of coursework and 2 years for preparing the dissertation by world-class faculty to develop the theoretical and methodological skills for conducting cutting-edge research on pressing business challenges.

    • THREE CROWNS (AACSB, AMBA, AND EQUIS)

      And consistent rankings among the top business schools in the world substantiate IE’s international recognition. A thriving multicultural environment helps you enjoy every moment of your doctoral life at IE.

    WHAT DO WE OFFER?

    • EXPERTISE ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES

      Applicants can choose from eight academic areas and focus on individualized research agendas that are directly relevant for their businesses.

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      RIGOROUS TRAINING

      The inclusive curriculum provides students with the state-of-the-art methodologies needed to become intellectual leaders.

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      COMMITTED AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

      IE is proud of having leading-edge international faculty with unmatched experience across a wide range of disciplines and methodologies. You will partner with respected academic supervisors, who will mentor, inspire, and help you find your path in academia.

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      INVOLVEMENT IN RECOGNIZABLE AND HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH

      IE’s proven track record highlights regular publications of faculty and doctoral students in top academic outlets. Students regularly present their research at the leading international conferences, as IE is dedicated to support students in reaching to wider audiences and disseminating transformative ideas that advance business practice.

    FACULTY

    Our world-class faculty, one of IE biggest assets, is engaged in rigorous and relevant research, and systematically publish in top journal.

    Below some faculty testimonials.

    LATEST RESEARCH NEWS

    • LEESI GBOROGBOSI - CURRENT DBA STUDENT

      "Walking Together: Social License to Operate Strategy in Firms' Collaboration with Social Movements"

      PAPER PRESENTED AT SMS (STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SOCIETY), OCTOBER 2017

    • DAVID GOODMAN - CURRENT DBA STUDENT

      "Imprints of a world to come: Anticipatory fit and nonconformity in Chicago architecture firms, 1928- 2000"

      PAPER PRESENTED AT EGOS, JUNE 2017.

    • SONNY DUA - CURRENT DBA STUDENT

      "Transforming ERGs to BRGs: Demonstrating Business Impact Through a Resource Partitioning Lens"

      PAPER PRESENTED AT AOM (ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT), AUGUST 2017

    • HORACIO ARREDONDO - CURRENT DBA STUDENT

      "Going back to the roots of socioemotional wealth"

      JOURNAL OF THE IBEROAMERICAN ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT, VOLUME: 14 ISSUE: 3, 2016
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