Dual Doctorate – DBA & Ph. D

DOCTORAL PROGRAMME Dual Doctorate – DBA & Ph. D.

• DBA – DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME

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Why your Dual DBA and Ph.D. degree program at the Swiss SGSB Business School?

A Postgraduate Dual DBA & Ph.D. at the Swiss SGSB Business School in Switzerland comprises of the following benefits:

• Exclusivity – one-to-one access to our world-class faculty
• Cutting edge knowledge – access to the latest relevant theories and research
• Tailor-made study – helping you solve an issue in your organization
• Future-proofing – preparation for the future in an uncertain world

New academic theories and practices can take decades to reach the ‘factory floor’, but as a Dual doctorate (DBA and Ph.D.) participant you will have direct access to the latest ground- breaking ideas in academia and learn how to apply them to the activities of your organization with the support of an experienced and well-matched supervisor, and a board of practitioners that can provide high-level input.

You will join like-minded senior executives to study at the Swiss SGSB Business School in Switzerland, our new state-of-the-art teaching facilities bringing our experienced academic and teaching prowess to the heart of Leman lake, along the Swiss Riviera.

 

Dual Doctorate DBA and Ph.D. Program

We offer nine semesters, but within three-years to earn separately dual doctoral DBA, and Ph.D. program with specialization in six majors. You should enroll for efficiently dual doctoral studies if you want to pursue research or an academic career in the future. Alternatively, you may aim at future career in strategic management and consultancy at your higher position, where strong analytic skills are required. You will need to have an area of interest that you will devote yourself to. You will need a strong desire for gaining knowledge and learning new skills.

The Dual DBA and PhD Combined program merges both theoretical aspects of the PhD along with the practical orientation of the DBA program to produce a more holistic approach to management scholarship.

As such the program is the flagship program at the Swiss Graduate School of Business (The Swiss SGSB Business School). The program requires in-depth research on the scholarship within the chosen domain along with an exploration of actionable items addressing a real world managerial problem.

The skill of the Candidate is brought to the fore by thoroughly exploring both these aspects and creating a fluid and seamless integration between the two.

Graduates of the program are comfortable both within the academic and professional domains and can easily move between them demonstrating their skill with regards to theory and implementation.

This creates higher personal and professional ability and worth which translates to greater opportunity within professional and academic careers.

 

Key Benefits

• Flexible course length, it can be completed in shortest 1.5 years (learning module #5 to #6) and all others 2 to 3 years, however, you may extend maximum 4 to 5 years at your convenience.
• The program is studied part-time and designed for working professionals who have the motivation to expand their knowledge/skills and get a degree without interrupting their work
• Benefit from direct involvement by the Swiss SGSB Business School research community
• While the degree is awarded by the Swiss Graduate School of Business, the workshops are conducted at the Swiss campus which provides access to the region with major private and public organizations such as Nestle, Procter and Gamble, United Nations, WIPO, ILO, World Trade Organization, WHO, Red Cross, ABB, and others)
• Flexible participation to the taught phase workshops, online or in person

 

Self-Research Doctorate for Option #1 to #4

A research doctorate is what most of us think of when we hear the term “doctoral degree.” These are classic Doctorate programs which focus heavily on generating original research for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and prepare students for a future of research or instruction as a tenure-track university professor. Most people who pursue a research doctorate progress straight from their master’s degree into a Doctorate program. Research doctorate programs require students to create and defend a dissertation as part of their studies and tend to take about 1-2 years longer to earn than an equivalent professional doctorate, although this varies greatly by subject and program. Examples of this type of doctorate include:

Doctorates fall broadly into two types: Research Doctorates and Professional Doctorates. Both are terminal degrees, and both allow the earner to use the term “doctor” in reference to themselves. The difference between the two lies in the process required to earn them and their career applications.

6 Options To Choose Earning DBA & Ph.D. Degrees

Professional Dual Doctorate for Option #5 and #6

These career-oriented terminal degrees only for work experience minimum of 10 years, over than 35 years old. Professional doctorate focuses less on research and more on the application of existing knowledge within one’s field of expertise.

Most people who enter a professional doctorate program have practical experience in their field and opt to earn a professional doctorate in order to move into a top-tier leadership role. In a professional doctorate program, you’ll be training to solve real-world problems and become a high-level agent of change. As such, you won’t be expected to generate original research (i.e. a dissertation), but to find new applications for existing knowledge, often referred to as applied research.

Doctorate Timetable Module Schedule

Quick Facts

Structure of Doctoral Studies

Course Structure

Year 1 – Semester 1

• Foundations of Doctoral Studies

Year 1 – Semester 2

• Introduction to Doctoral Studies in Management

Year 1 – Semester 3

• Dissertation Methodology and Literature Review
• Data Analysis
• Quantitative Research Methods

Year 2 – Semester 4

• Research in Social Sciences Year 2 – Semester 5
• Multivariate Data Analysis
• Qualitative Research Methods Year 2 – Semester 6
• Probability and Statistics
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Year 3 – Semester 7

• Doctoral Proposal and confirmation

Year 3 – Semester 8

• Research Design and Planning
• International Business

Year 3 – Semester 9

• Doctoral Seminar

Doctorate Program Details

Program Structure

Program Description

The program is designed for only managers with a minimum experience of 5 years (in exceptional cases of 3 years) for learning program option #1 to #4, and minimum experience of 10 years of executives for learning program option #5 to #6, of which at least a partial experience has been in a managerial position, and professionals who need to use the principles of applied management research to solve practical problems. The program is carried out in English and is completed by obtaining the title “DBA” and “Ph.D.” two separated degree diploma with two separated specialized majors from the Swiss Graduate School of Business. Prerequisite for entry into the program is also a Master’s degree or an MBA degree.

The main characteristic of the Dual DBA and Ph.D. Program is the joint and acquisition of deep knowledge and the use of the principles in scientific work, especially scientific research methodology, to solve a complex problem of a company or economic practice.

The program is designed for only managers with a minimum experience of 5 years (in exceptional cases of 3 years) for learning program option #1 to #4, and minimum experience of 10 years of executives for learning program option #5 to #6, of which at least a partial experience has been in a managerial position, and professionals who need to use the principles of applied management research to solve practical problems. The program is carried out in English and is completed by obtaining the title “DBA” and “Ph.D.” two separated degree diploma with two separated specialized majors from the Swiss Graduate School of Business. Prerequisite for entry into the program is also a Master’s degree or an MBA degree.

Teaching takes place in class for attending students, online or in a hybrid form, through modules of direct teaching. Another learning modules consists of individual consultations with the supervisor or other designated mentors and Self-study with an independent creative work. The Dual doctorate program is concluded by fulfilling all study obligations and upon a successful defense of a written Doctorate dissertation in front of a committee.

Program Details and Facts

 

Dual Degree Diplomas Awarded:

DBA, Doctorate of Business Administration and Ph.D. with a Major (your specialized major)

Provided by the SGSB, Private Business and Management Institute of Education, with our 15 partner Universities, Business Schools, this program is also available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing professional work and personal life.

SGSB – Switzerland ECTS Credits

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific knowledge

• Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the context and nature of the world of organizations in contemporary societies, an understanding of organizational dynamics in general, and the models and methods appropriate to study them
• Have an understanding of the problems and issues in researching the ecology of organizations
• Have an understanding of typical biases and argumentational fallacies, and knowledge of how to avoid these mistakes
• Have an understanding of the relationships between theory fragments of organizational ecology and other competing theories, such as institutional theory or the theory of industrial organizations.

Subject-specific skills

• Ability to critically evaluate theories of organizations
• Ability to critically evaluate different research practices
• Ability to develop appropriate research strategies to address theoretical and practical challenges, in particular:
  • the use of archival data
  • developing time series; dealing with missing data point issues, and censoring
  • the ability to use event history analysis to estimate transitions rates, vital rates
  • theory development, non-monotonic reasoning techniques, theory unification.

Key skills

• Ability to make an initial formulation and articulation of a potential scheme of research
• Ability to understand and resolve the problems and issues in undertaking doctoral research
• Ability to formulate, articulate and complete a scheme of research at doctoral level
• Enhanced personal effectiveness
• Effective written communication
• Advanced skills of self-awareness and time management

 

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module will be delivered in a workshop format over an intensive three-day teaching

block. Workshops will comprise a balanced mix of lecture- and seminar-type delivery combined with small group discussions and other activities as appropriate to the nature of the material.

• Learning will also occur through tutor-supported, as well as self-support learning groups. There will also be on-line teaching support through a module blog. Finally, guided reading will address key topics. This range of methods will ensure that students will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge to enable them to develop a thorough understanding of this specialist field of study.
• The summative assessment will comprise a 30-minute oral examination and accompanying written assignment, to prepare students for subsequent stages of the programme – ultimately the doctoral thesis/viva.

Summative assessment

Written assignment designed to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and their ability to articulate a researchable issue, 5,000 words.

Formative assessment

Individual-based presentations and tutor feedback within workshops; individual 3500-word assignment.

6 Options DBA & Ph.D. Tuition Fees

DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

• DBA – DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME

• PHD PROGRAM

<< 6 Options To Choose Earn DBA & Ph.D. Degrees >>

OPTION #1.

FULL-TIME PROGRAM

– Aged between 25 to 55 years old.

– Half-day attending courses or research work in class.

– Virtual classroom lectures.

– Assisting work for a professor, your supervisor.

– Supervising Theatrical Activity each week-day.

– Included Class-Assignments, Case Studies.

– Exams to evaluate and grade Each course/subject evaluation by the end of each semester.

– Participation in class: only once per semester on weekends x 9 times in classes during 3 years of term for taking exams and case studies

   Learning Period: 3 years / 9 semesters

DBA

• Year 1 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester
• Year 2 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester 

Ph.D.

• Year 3 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 90,000 / 9 Semesters (CHF 10,000 X 9 Settlements)

 

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Option #2.

PART-TIME PROGRAM

– Aged between 25 to 55 years old.

– Partially attending on weekend basis virtual classroom lectures, once a month for 12 months.

– Full-day lectures on Saturday (10 hours) and Sunday (8~10 hours).

– Included Class-Assignments, Case Studies.

– Exams to evaluate and grade Each course/subject evaluation by the end of each semester.

– Participation in class: only once per semester on weekends x 9 times in classes during 3 years of term for taking exams and case studies.

   Learning Period: 3 years / 9 semesters

DBA

• Year 1 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester
• Year 2 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester 

Ph.D.

• Year 3 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 80,000 / 9 Semesters (CHF 10,000 X 8 Settlements)

 

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OPTION #3.

ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM

– Aged between 25 to 55 years old.

– Learning by online: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (7hours x 3 days/week),

And

– Webinars and tutorials each weekend x 4 weeks / month x 12 months.

– Included Class-Assignments, Case Studies.

– Exams to evaluate and grade. Each course/subject will be graded by exam.

– Participation in class: only once per semester on weekends x 9 times in classes during 3 years of term for taking exams and case studies.

  Learning Period: 3 years / 9 semesters

DBA

• Year 1 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester
• Year 2 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester 

Ph.D.

• Year 3 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 70,000 / 9 Semesters (CHF 10,000 X 7 Settlements)

 

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OPTION #4.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

– Aged between 25 to 55 years old.

– Distance Learning: Coaching, supervising any time, any day mainly email and Face-to-face Zoom communication between your supervisor and a student.

– Face-to-face class, attending screen class.

– Evaluating exams, case studies, oral presentation. 

– Included Class-Assignments, Case Studies.

– Participation in class: only once per semester on weekends x 9 times in classes during 3 years of term for taking exams and case studies

   Learning Period: 3 years / 9 semesters

DBA

• Year 1 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester
• Year 2 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester 

Ph.D.

• Year 3 : Fall + Spring + Summer semester

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 60,000 / 9 Semesters (CHF 10,000 X 6 Settlements)

 

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OPTION #5.

DISSERTATION-BASED TRACK PROGRAM Or

NEW START-UP BUSINESS PROJECT

– Required the skills to research and write a thesis. You need some basic skills while writing a thesis or an essay/research paper. 

– You need personal communication skills to communicate and interact with the other researchers and develop better insights into your ideas and research direction.

– Aged between 35 to 55 years old.

– The right prospective candidate will be a senior manager, director, entrepreneur and intrapreneur, executive director, general manager,  

– This program is designed for working professionals who have the motivation to expand their knowledge, skills and get a doctorate dual degree diplomas without interrupting their work and family. 

– Completed obtained MBA or Master’s degree diploma from a recognized university | business school | institution in a related sector.

– Minimum ten(10) years’ professional work experience, or have own business. 

– 100% focusing thesis or new start-up business project with your supervisor.

– Without home assignments and No case studies.

– Without exams by course.

– No class, No attending, No case studies, No oral presentation.

    Learning Period: Entirely up to your qualified level of preparation, can be completed within 1~2 years. According to the Data statistics, Average 15 ~ 17 months accomplished and earned their dual doctorates.

 >> Can be completed 15 to 17 months, maximum 2 to 3 years

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 40,000

 

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OPTION #6. 

PRACTICAL RESEARCH-BASED TRACK PROGRAM

– Required the skills to research and write a thesis. You need some basic skills while writing a thesis or an essay/research paper.

– You need personal communication skills to communicate and interact with the other researchers and develop better insights into your ideas and research direction.

– Aged between 35 to 55 years old.

– Without home assignments and case studies. 

– Without taking exams by courses.

– No class, No attending, No exams, No case studies, No oral presentation.

– 100% research work: Entire work at your own pace.

– Accelerated Flexible program – Ideal for busy executives in business and industry.

– Tutorials, practical learning, projects, and learning through research work.

   Learning Period: 

– Entirely up to your qualified level of preparation, can be completed within 1~2 years. 

– Average 15~17 months accomplished and earned their dual doctorates.

– Expected to receive Dual DBA & Ph.D.

√ Awards: Dual DBA+Ph.D. Degree Diplomas

√ Graduation ceremony: Mandatory to participate

Tuition Fees :

CHF. 40,000

 

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Breakdown of Tuition fees 🎓🎓 (will be valid from Fall Semester 2024)

Breakdown of Fees • Triple DBA + Ph.D. + AMP

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Tuition Fees and Other Fees Updated: September 2022

Total Semesters / Total Learning Period • Triple DBA+Ph.D.+AMP : 9 Semesters § Tuition Fees Per Semester • Triple DBA+Ph.D.+AMP : CHF.12,000 § Total Tuition Fees • Triple DBA+Ph.D.+AMP : CHF.108,000 (3 Years) § Application, Enrollment, Graduation Ceremony & Costumes, Notary Apostille Seas • Graduation Ceremony, Wearing costumes, Invitation family and friends : CHF. 100 • Application, Registration : CHF. 100 (non-refundable, paid upon application) • Apostille – Notary Seals (1-set of an original degree diploma and a transcript, Notary Apostille Seals onto a copy of degree and a transcript: CHF. 150 • Private Tutoring Class / Per hour : CHF. 150 • Permission letter : Free • Recommendation letter : Free • Administration fee : CHF. 2,000 (100% refund if the entry visa or residence permit is refused by the visa authorities. and will be deducted from your tuition fee.) § Extracurricular Activity Fees (2-Mandatory) Experiencing an Unspoiled Mixture of Multi-Asian Cultures. • Asia Study Tours & Seminar, T/Visits : CHF. 2,950 • Korea (Seoul) / Japan (Tokyo) / China (Shanghai / Beijing) / Vietnam (Hanoi / Ha long Bay) / Hongkong / Macao / UAE (Dubai / Abu D’Habi) o Inclusions : Total package services – International Airlines: Hotel 4*; Entire visiting the Attractions with an Excursion coach/transportation; Technical Visits / Industry visits to the leading companies and/or factories; Cruise Ferry Tour; Gondola for the lake tour; Circus Show; Highest speed train Experience; English Speaking Local Guides; All Sightseeing/Entrance Fees; American or Buffet Breakfast; Local / Typical / Traditional Lunch; Local / Typical / Traditional Dinner. o Exclusions : Manner Tips, Entry Visas, Optional Tour activity o Awards Certificate Value : 30~60 ECTS • Europe Culture Tour & Seminar : CHF.1’950 • France (Paris) / Germany (München) / UK (London) / Italy (Rome) o Inclusions : Seminar Lectures, Company Visits, Event o Exclusions : Manner Tips, Entry Visa, Accommodation, Meals o Awards Certificate Value : 15~30 ECTS