OpenFieldDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Organizational Leadership
Three-year executive doctoral research program designed for senior corporate executives and consultants conducting applied organizational research.
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 in business or management with minimum 5 years executive experience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or fluent professional English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 8-page doctoral research proposal outlining industry problem and methodology
- Recommendation letters
- Two executive or academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Doctoral research tuition grant covering CHF 4,000 per year for high-ranking proposals
- Application fee
- CHF 150
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 9,500 per year (3-year executive research program)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official International Academy in Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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