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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme #410 Strategy & Swiss Governance

DBA in International Business

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

Standard Duration 3 Years (3 Structured Research Stages)
Academic Credits 180 ECTS Research Equivalent
Delivery Mode Executive Supervision & Swiss Residencies
Next Intakes Spring & Autumn Cohorts
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The DBA in International Business at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Stage 1 - Research Foundations & Methodology 3 Modules
DBA701 Epistemology & Philosophy of Applied Business Research
Theory
DBA702 Advanced Quantitative Empirical Research Methods & Modeling
Theory
DBA703 Advanced Qualitative Inquiry, Case Study & Grounded Theory
Theory
Stage 2 - Advanced Proposal & Literature Review 3 Modules
DBA704 Systematic Literature Synthesis & Theoretical Conceptualization
Theory
DBA706 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Seminar & Colloquium Defense
Practical
DBA705 Doctoral Applied Research Seminar in DBA in International Business
Theory
Stage 3 - Thesis Supervision & Defence 2 Modules
DBA707 Supervised Fieldwork, Empirical Investigation & Data Synthesis
Practical
DBA708 Doctoral Dissertation Thesis & Academic Viva Voce Defence
Practical
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the DBA in International Business pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • Duration 3 Years (3 Structured Research Stages)
  • Academic Load 180 ECTS Research Equivalent
  • Delivery Executive Supervision & Swiss Residencies
  • Next Cohort Spring & Autumn Cohorts
Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree or MBA from a recognized institution with at least 5 years executive management experience. Preliminary applied research proposal required.

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