OpenFieldDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Global Executive Leadership
Practitioner-focused executive doctoral program designed for experienced multinational executives investigating corporate governance, international market expansion, and organizational change.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (MSc or MBA) from an accredited institution with GPA 3.3+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall with writing 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2,000-word applied research proposal addressing global supply chain or corporate strategy challenges
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional and academic letters of reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 12,000 corporate executive fellowship plus dissertation travel grant
- Application fee
- CHF 150
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 10,200/year (three-year executive DBA curriculum)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Quarterly executive intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich Business School (UIBS) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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