of effectiveness as practitioners in managing business innovation, technology
and change. During this period participants undertake research which is.
DBA EXECUTIVE
DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Programme Content
The DBA is divided into two parts: Theory and Research (approximately two years)
This period comprises research training workshops which provide participants with expertise in research methods research design, data-collection and data analysis techniques. Participants will produce a state-of-the-art literature review, a detailed research proposal and a pilot research project. They are trained to conduct, write up and disseminate high quality research of doctoral standard. As a result they will learn to think critically and link practice to theory and vice versa. Individuals will achieve a greater level of effectiveness as practitioners in managing business innovation, technology and change.
Faculty Expertise Both IdM-SSSA and GEM bring together faculty with a broad range of expertise and an international reputation in research on business innovation, technology management and the organisational dimensions of technology change. The workshops are led by faculty from both institutions who are international leaders in their fields. In addition to this there are periodic workshop contributions from alumni and guest speakers from industry.
Research and Thesis (approximately two years)
During this period participants undertake research which is built upon the research proposal and pilot project conducted in the first part of the programme. The overall outcome is the publication of a doctoral thesis, which is subject to an oral examination. In addition, attendance to other events (short workshops, conferences and doctoral symposia) organised as part of the programme is also encouraged.
Scuola Grenoble Superiore & Ecole de Sant’Anna Management ISTITUTO DI MANAGEMENT PISA - ITALY
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Grenoble
Services to Participants Who Should Apply? Recruitment to this programme is on an international basis, although participants are expected mainly from Italy, France and the rest of Europe, they come from a wide variety of countries and career backgrounds. These may include: management, sciences, humanities and technical and engineering fields. Typically participants have attained a high level of professional achievement and are likely to be in their thirties or forties.
GRENOBLE - FRANCE
Programme Structure Stage I: Candidacy (18–24 months of part-time study): Training in Doctoral Research in Management Sciences
All participants have access to both institutions’ Computing Services that offer a wide range of office, statistical and specialised software, and also provide an unparalleled access from distance to the widest range of Library Services including all business and social sciences databases and online scholarly and professional journals. Additional facilities include databases, online access to scientific journals, special rates for accomodation in Pisa and possibility to use the Sant'Anna's and GEM's canteens.
Location Participants may follow every workshop either in Pisa or Grenoble, with the exception of the first and last workshops which will be held only in Pisa and Grenoble respectively.
Stage II: Thesis (18–24 months of part-time study): Data Collection and Dissertation Writing
Workshops 1. Introduction (40 hrs) in Pisa 2. Research design and literature review (40 hrs) 3. Qualitative methods (40 hrs) 4. Quantitative methods (40 hrs) 5. Management theories (40 hrs) 6. Innovation (40 hrs) 7. Final workshop (40 hrs) in Grenoble
Research Project Definition
Stage 1: thesis committee Research proposal Draft Literature review Preliminary thesis
DBA thesis writing
Stage 2: thesis committee
Final Examination
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Contacts
Benefits to Participants
A TOP-RANKED FRENCH BUSINESS
As organisational and professional success increasingly rely on the creation, integration and application of new knowledge, a unique executive DBA is designed to develop a set of research skills. These skills would enable to reflect upon, refine and advance managerial practice as well as to understand, translate and apply with rigor leading edge business theory. The programme offers a unique opportunity to study at and receive a joint degree from two esteemed institutions.
Istituto di Management Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna www.dbaeu.idm.sssup.it www.idm.sssup.it “ At IdM we think that professionals will like the DBA's way of combining research and practice” Prof. Andrea Piccaluga, Programme Director
SCHOOL AND AN
Programme Administrator Barbara Torelli, Arianna Biancani E-Mail :
[email protected] Tel : +39 050 88 26 89 Programme Director Professor Andrea Piccaluga E-Mail :
[email protected] Tel : +39 050 88 39 66
ITALIAN UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE HAVE COMBINED FORCES TO OFFER A UNIQUE EXECUTIVE DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE. THIS JOINT DEGREE IS DESIGNED
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FOR MANAGERS WORKING IN THE PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SECTOR INTERESTED IN FURTHER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Admission Requirements Academic and Professional Experience Candidates will typically hold a Master’s degree in management (MBA, MA or MSc) or related discipline. Candidates should have at least 3 years management experience. English Language Requirements The DBA is conducted in English and the final thesis is written and examined in English. Participants whose first language is not English or who have not already studied/worked successfully in an English-speaking environment will be required to provide evidence of advanced proficiency in English. Application and Starting Date The first workshop will take place in Pisa. To apply, please contact the Programme Administrator at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. You can contact the Programme Director at either institution for any specific questions you may have about DBA or your eligibility for the programme. Information about deadlines and workshops dates are available on the website.
Istituto di Management
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Istituto di Management (IdM) is part of the Scuola Sant'Anna and operates in the field of management in private and public organizations, with particular focus on management of innovation, sustainability and health. During the last decade it has developed towards: 1. innovation in technological change, organizational change, cultural change and political and institutional change 2. an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research 3. the use of quantitative evidence to support decision making processes
Located in the heart of “Europole” business district and next to the World Trade Center, Grenoble Ecole de Management was founded in 1984. It is one of Europe’s top Management Schools and offers 20 different programmes including the DBA which incorporate the concepts of Management, Technology and Innovation. Three accreditations distinguish the best business schools in the world Grenoble Ecole de Management is one of the few to hold all three: a) Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) b) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) c) Association of MBAs (AMBA) These independent evaluations guarantee that the content and the quality of the programmes satisfy international standards. The Grenoble DBA is one of the first European DBAs to be accepted more than a decade ago in the leading European Doctoral programmes Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA). The Grenoble DBA is fully accredited by AMBA.
Grenoble Ecole de Management www.grenoble-em.com
Benefits to Organisations
Programme Administrator Stella Lishman E-Mail :
[email protected] Tel : +33 4 76 70 64 08
Through participation in the joint DBA, organisations will engage with a wider community of scholars and practitioners and access new ideas and leading edge business practices. Some of the best research questions come from direct experience of managerial or business problems in a rapidly changing socio-economic environment. Sponsoring organisations can provide a context for research and directly benefit from its results and implications for policy and practice.
Programme Director Professor Jean-Jacques Chanaron E-Mail :
[email protected] Tel : +33 4 76 70 60 39
Benefits to Research The advancement of managerial knowledge requires close and continuous interaction between theory and ongoing practice. Participation in the joint DBA will become an occasion to develop new research activities and to apply consolidate and emerging theories to business practices.
“Our strengths are the interdisciplinary approach and the strong coordination with business actors”
IdM aims at: - finding the right balance between carrying out international scientific research and innovative projects with academic as well as non academic partners - increasing interdisciplinarity, for example with Engineering (technology assessment, training, research), Medicine (health management, medical technology, transplantation), Agrarian studies (energy), Political Sciences (internationalization), and Law (insurance, patents, environmental and public services regulation) - contributing to companies’ competitiveness through research results and innovative education initiatives
contacts:
Prof. Marco Frey, IdM Director
[email protected] www.dbaeu.idm.sssup.it more info:
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