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International School of
Management Paris

Doctorate of
Business Administration
36 Months

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ABOUT
ESGCI International School of
Management, Paris
ESGCI International School of Management Paris, is a renowned
management school. Specializing in management studies, the school is
unique with its international orientation. Recognized by the French state
under the Ministry of Higher Education Research and Innovation, ESGCI
International School of Management Paris has more than 20% of
international students of 65 different nationalities. The Qualiopi certification
(given by the French Accreditation Committee) ensures that ESGCI
International School of Management Paris caters only to high-quality training
and skills development. ESGCI International School of Management Paris
benefits from the many strengths of Galileo Global Education, the largest
higher education group in Europe. The group is present in over 91 campuses,
in 13 countries and has over 200,000 enrolled students. Their prestigious
schools include the Paris School of Business (PSB), ESGCI International School
of Management Paris, Cours Florent and Atelier de Sèvres in France, Instituto
de Estudios Universitarios in Mexico, and Istituto Marangoni in Italy, and so
on.
PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS

QUALIOPI and French Ministry of Higher Education

Research & Innovation Accreditation

Live sessions and 1:1 thesis supervision by faculty from

ESGCI International School of Management Paris

Opportunity to complete your DBA within an accelerated

timeline of up to 2 years with our unique learning
experience

180 European credit transfer and accumulation

system (ECTS)
What Makes this Program Unique?

Uncompromising Focus on Leadership

Access to recorded leadership masterclasses and course

content featuring industry experts and veterans

Meet the Leadership Experts

Kenneth Paul

OKR Coach with a rich experience of over 22 years of

diverse leadership, strategy, execution, and culture
change consulting for renowned organizations like
Unilever, JP Morgan, and Shell.

Dr. Shibani Belwalkar

Leadership coach and Former VP, Kotak Mahindra

Renowned Author and HR&OB Expert, Culture

Transformation Maestro, and Leadership Coach with
Global Impact. Celebrated for Her Pioneering
Research in Workplace Spirituality and High
Performance

Access to CliftonStrengths Leadership Assessment to

hone leadership skills and strategic decision-making
strengths
What makes this Program Unique?
5 day-Global Immersion in Paris

Explore the Heart of Paris

This immersive experience extends far
beyond traditional in-person lectures,
offering a blend of academic enrichment
and cultural exploration.

Personalized Academic Guidance

Receive individualized 1:1 dissertation
guidance from our esteemed professors.

Discover and Learn

Explore iconic tourist destinations and
key industry sites to enrich your
understanding and provide real-world
insights into various fields of study

Network and Collaborate

This immersion is an opportunity to build
lasting relationships, encourage
collaboration, and exchange knowledge.
Doctorate of Business Administration
Degree

🎓 Doctorate of Business Administration Degree

Upon approval of your final dissertation, you will be
awarded the esteemed Doctorate of Business
Administration, the culmination of your dedication and
scholarly pursuit.
Interim Research Milestone-Based
Certificates

📜 Certificate of Research
Earn your Certificate of Research upon approval of your
research proposal, literature review, and draft methodology,
marking a significant early milestone in your academic journey.

🏅 Certificate of Advanced Research

Receive the Certificate of Advanced Research after your data
analysis chapter is approved, signifying advanced scholarly
achievement and research expertise.
FACULTY
Dr. Josse Roussel
Business Administration professor at Paris School
of Business, ESGCI, and the University of Paris-8
Over 30 years of consulting experience; worked
with a variety of corporate clients in business
administration and leadership, including Qatar
Rail, CNP Assurances, Biocoop, and Orange
(formerly France Telecom)
Earned his Ph.D. from the University of Paris-
Dauphine
Has authored 6 books, and published articles in
peer-reviewed journals such as Human Resource
Planning, The Journal of European and Industrial
Training, E-Journal of Digital Enterprise, and others

Dr. Alain Kruger

Graduated with a PhD in Management Sciences,
specializing in cultural influences in consumer
behavior, from the University of Bourgogne.
Led the CODIVA group and managed major
automotive brands like Renault, Nissan, Citroën,
Volvo, Dacia, and Honda.
Worked as a marketing consultant in
pharmaceutical and automobile industries.
Authored "Mini Manuel de Marketing" published
by Dunod Editions in 2010.
Contributed several scientific publications during
his tenure at Paris Graduate School of
Management (ESGCI), School of Management,
Paris.
FACULTY
Dr. Yannick Miel
Completed a PhD in aiding and management
control
Oversees the management system of activities,
development of professional certificates,
handicap policy, and client experience at Galileo
Global Education France
Serves as an auditor at COFRAC for Qualiopi
accreditation, the official quality norm of the
French educational sector
Member of the operational management
committee of Galileo Global Education France

Prof. Aparajit Parthasarathy

Has extensive experience in international
marketing, communication, and branding
Award-winning entrepreneur with work
experience in the UK, France, USA, and India
Successfully launched products and built
partnerships and client bases before joining the
ESGCI International School of Management, Paris
FACULTY
Prof. Sophie Agulhon
Worked with 3 branches of the French National
Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (Cnam)
Taught and conducted research at 3 universities;
associated with 2 engineering schools and 2
apprenticeship training centers
Utilizes qualitative research methods including
various observations, interviews, experiments, and
corpus analyses
Focuses her research on organization, industrial
and cyber risk management, professional
training, and the history of management

Dr. Alexandre Eyries

Holds a Ph.D. from Université de Nice Sophia-
Antipolis
Managed 3 scientific works or journal issues;
authored 15 scientific works; published 27 articles in
national and international peer-reviewed journals;
Contributed to 8 chapters of scientific works
Presented 36 Communications with proceedings at
national and international congresses
FACULTY
Dr. Jana Badran
Holds a Ph.D. from IAE Gustave Eiffel - Paris Est
University (UPEC)
Specializes in Strategic Management, Business
Ethics and CSR, and Performance Management
Panel speaker on “New Economic Wars” at the
Arab Thought Foundation
Invited expert on “Women and Economics”

Dr. Raveendran Narasimhan

Earned his Ph.D. from Prescott University
Researcher at the National Insurance Academy,
specializing in cyber risk
Over 23 years of experience in risk management
and insurance
14 years of experience in advertising and marketing
Program Journey

Phase 1 (4 months) 4 Foundational

Foundation Phase Courses
2 Optional
Courses

Phase 2 (2 months) 2 Leadership

Leadership Phase Courses
CliftonStrengths
Assessment

Phase 3 (30 months) One-on-one

guidance
Dissertation Phase
Final Dissertation
Defense
Program Curriculum

FOUNDATION PHASE

INTRODUCTION TO DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Decoding research
Research design decisions and strategies
Applying the research process
Business and management research essentials

FORMULATING RESEARCH TOPIC AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Formulating a research question
Writing a research proposal
Writing a literature review

QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Descriptive statistics,
Difference in means
Correlation, linear regression models
Panel data models, Logit and Probit models

QUALITATIVE METHODS
Methods and fundamentals of qualitative research
Choose qualitative research methods
Grounded theory, discourse analysis, feminist and post-
colonial studies and historical research
Qualitative data interpretation and coding
Qualitative comparative analysis

DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES (OPTIONAL)

Fundamentals of quantitative data collection and
secondary data sources
Collecting and evaluating primary data
Collecting primary qualitative data through observation
Collecting primary qualitative data through interviews

ACCESS TO DATA (OPTIONAL)

Negotiating access to data
Research ethics and managing data
Program Curriculum

LEADERSHIP PHASE

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION IN THE

DIGITAL AGE
Business strategy essentials
Portfolio of a firm
Becoming a market leader and sustaining growth
Value creation through digital models
Growing a digital platform

LEADERSHIP SKILLS-LEADING PEOPLE, ORGANIZATION AND

CHANGE
Leading teams and organizations
Group decision making
Change management
Bonus: Leadership and Entrepreneurship Masterclass with Ronnie
Screwvala

DISSERTATION PHASE

MILESTONES:
Research Proposal, Literature Review, Draft Methodology,
Data Analysis, Final Dissertation

LEARNING INTERVENTIONS:
1:1 Thesis supervision sessions, doubt resolution sessions and
live sessions
PROGRAM
DETAILS

Program Start Date

Please refer to the website

Program Duration
36 months

Eligibility
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree with at
least 3+ years of work experience

Fees
Please refer to the website

Weekly commitment
12-15 hours/week
 SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1: Complete your Application

Fill the details required for your successful application.

STEP 2: Review and Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates

The admissions committee will review your application. Upon
selection, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your
admission to the Doctorate in Business Administration program.

STEP 3: Claim your Doctoral Candidacy

Claim your candidacy by paying the block amount. You may
also avail assistance from our loan partners. Your journey to
getting a ‘Dr.’ title begins now!

Disclaimer: Program fee and payment options are subject to change. Please refer to the website for updated details or speak to our admission counsellor.
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