DBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rennes School of Business

Programme overview

Part-time professional doctorate for executives and managers combining business administration with machine learning, big data analytics and AI, with residencies in Rennes, Paris and international partner hubs and a doctoral dissertation.

Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: online with residencies; part-time; taught in English | Intake: April 2027 | Location: Rennes, Bretagne, France

What you will study

Year 1 covers academic foundations and Global Residency 1, Year 2 covers research development and Global Residency 2, and Year 3 is the doctoral dissertation. Research themes include machine learning applications, AI adoption, data governance, automation and digital transformation.

Career pathways

Chief Data Scientist, Head of Analytics, Vice President of Innovation, executive roles driven by AI and data, academic careers, public-sector advisory and international consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree (including MBA or Executive MBA) with at least five years of management experience, or a bachelor's degree with at least ten years of managerial experience. English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent; exceptions for native speakers and prior English-language studies). Apply on the Rennes SB platform with a research proposal, then an online interview with the programme manager.

Intake: April 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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