DBA in Project Management
Validated by Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM)
Duration
30 monthsStudy Mode
OnlineTotal Tuition
12000 EURMonthly Payment
400 EURQualification
Doctorate (DBA / PhD)Start Date
Students may begin at any time throughout the year, since the program is fully online and self-paced.Programme Overview
The Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Project Management, delivered by SSBM Geneva in collaboration with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), is a prestigious research-focused doctoral degree designed for experienced executives, senior managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and project leaders seeking to influence the future of project, programme, and portfolio management. Built around the internationally recognized IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB4), the program combines advanced research with executive leadership, governance, innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Delivered fully online over 30 months, the DBA enables Caribbean professionals to earn a globally respected Swiss doctorate while continuing to work full-time, making it particularly valuable for leaders driving major infrastructure, tourism, financial services, healthcare, government, construction, logistics, education, and technology projects across the Caribbean.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to demonstrate both academic achievement and professional leadership experience. The program is ideal for accomplished professionals seeking the highest level of business education.
Applicants should possess:
A Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
A Master's degree in Management (or related discipline) with at least 2 years of professional experience.
Or a Master's degree in another discipline with 5 years of professional experience.
Academic transcripts.
Current CV or résumé.
Passport or government-issued ID.
Passport-sized photograph.
Admission interview (where required by the Doctoral Admissions Committee).
Who is this course for?
This doctoral program is ideal for:
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Project Directors
Programme Managers
Portfolio Managers
Senior Government Executives
Construction Executives
Engineering Managers
Digital Transformation Leaders
Public Sector Leaders
Consultants
University Lecturers
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs
Operations Directors
Infrastructure Development Professionals
Career Opportunities
Chief Project Officer (CPO)
Executive Director of Project Management Office (PMO)
Portfolio Management Executive
Programme Director
Infrastructure Development Executive
Digital Transformation Director
Strategy & Business Transformation Consultant
University Professor or Doctoral Researcher
Government Project Director
International Project Management Consultant
Programme Highlights
Students build a strong foundation in doctoral research by learning how to formulate research questions, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, evaluate scholarly work, and design rigorous research studies. This module prepares students to think critically while applying advanced academic research techniques to complex organizational challenges.
This module advances quantitative and qualitative research skills, enabling students to select appropriate research methodologies, collect data, perform statistical analysis, interpret findings, and produce evidence-based recommendations. Students also strengthen their academic writing and analytical capabilities.
Students develop a comprehensive doctoral research proposal by identifying a significant business or project management problem, reviewing existing literature, selecting appropriate research methods, and presenting a well-structured plan for their doctoral dissertation. The proposal establishes the roadmap for the remainder of the DBA journey.
This capstone research component allows students to investigate complex, real-world project management challenges within their own industries. Using the IPMA competence framework, students develop innovative solutions that contribute to both organizational performance and the global body of project management knowledge.
The doctoral thesis represents the culmination of the DBA program. Working closely with an experienced doctoral supervisor, students conduct original research that contributes new knowledge to project management theory and practice. Upon successful defense of the thesis, graduates earn the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Project Management.
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