Global DBA (GDBA) at Rennes School of Business

Programme overview

Part-time professional doctorate for working professionals linking theory with practice, delivered in English online with face-to-face residencies in Rennes, Paris and Dubai, and culminating in a doctoral dissertation on real-world business challenges.

Duration: 3 years part-time (maximum 4) | 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. Topics include research methodology, organisational behaviour, strategy, data and digital transformation.

Career pathways

C-suite leadership, business consulting, academic careers, international business roles, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

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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 RSB platform with a research proposal, then an online interview and admission confirmation.

Intake: April 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time (maximum 4)

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