Executive DBA @UEMC

Program presentation

The Executive DBA is a doctoral degree program that is designed for working professionals. According to the international standards set by the EDBA Council, CEIBA’s DBA promotes a research approach adapted for high-level executives, namely the “engaged scholarship” which focuses on topics at the intersection of theory and contemporary business issues. CEIBA jointly delivers the EDBA in cooperation with the European University Miguel de Cervantes.

The EDBA program is a platform that promotes a participatory architecture that allows participants to create value while engaging diverse stakeholders in academic research that leads to practical contributions to their company, industry, and society.

Contact
DBA program coordinator
Email : [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Program duration

Three years: The coursework takes place in the first year. The research phase last at least two years and culminates with the viva-voce defense.

Admission requirements

A master degree from a recognized university and five years of working experience

Special cases can be accepted on individual basis after decision of the admission committee.

Admission procedure

Applicants are required to provide the following material to accompany their application:
o CV
o Letters of recommendation
o Transcripts and a copy of previous degree
o A proof of payment of the application fees
o A copy of the candidate’s passport

Graduation requirements

o successfully complete all compulsory courses
o submit a research thesis (at least 20 000 words) and successfully pass the viva-voce defense before the thesis defense committee.

Personal benefits

EDBA students upgrade their knowledge of business and management and benefit from an opportunity for career differentiation and advancement, notably in academics and consulting. 

Organizational benefits

EDBA candidates address business problems faced by their company by using academic methods to solve them and developing targeted skills and competencies.

Adapted schedule

All courses and key academic activities are scheduled during the week-ends, which allows EDBA candidates great
flexibility to manage their professional and personal lives.

Who are EDBA candidates?

The EDBA is a platform where doctoral candidates meet and exchange innovative solutions. It is where the business world and the academic integrate their competencies to produce insightful research.

According to Susser (1968) “To practice without theory is to sail an uncharted sea; theory without practice is not to sail at all”. Hence, through CEIBA’s EDBA, doctoral candidates, learn to become engaged management scholars by combining theory and practice.

Key characteristics

IMPACTFUL

The EDBA is an executive doctoral degrees is designed for established professionals who play a role model in society.

LEADERS

EDBA candidates are inspiring and motivating individuals who seeks to share knowledge.

DEVELOPMENT

EDBA participants use critical thinking and academic research methods to contribute to the current state of knowledge and instill new ways of doing business.

Program Admission

In China

CEIBA Business School cooperates with Hongding Education to deliver UEMC EDBA in China, please contact us at: [email protected]

  • Shanghai
  • Hangzhou
  • Suzhou