DBA PROGRAM

MSc|DBA Double Degree Program

Earn Two University Postgraduate Qualifications in One Combined Program

MONACO | INNSBRUCK

The Monaco DBA at the International University of Monaco (IUM), offered as part of the MSc|DBA Double Degree in partnership with MCI – The Entrepreneurial School, is an internationally recognized, post-experience Doctorate in Business Administration designed for senior managers, executives, and business professionals seeking to deepen their strategic, research, and managerial expertise. Set in the unique international environment of Monaco, the program combines rigorous academic research training with practical applications, empowering participants to tackle complex business challenges and generate actionable knowledge for their organizations.

The program spans three years (36 months) and follows a blended learning format that includes on-site residential seminars, synchronous online sessions, business insights, individual mentorship from designated advisors, and participation in international conferences. Participants can work on real managerial problems while continuing their professional careers, ensuring immediate practical relevance and impact.

The MSc|DBA Double Degree enables participants to earn two qualifications in one program: the Master of Science (MSc) in Business Research Methods from MCI at the end of year two, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from IUM at the program’s completion. This dual approach provides an academically rigorous path while fostering advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Students benefit from IUM’s extensive international network and Monaco’s business ecosystem, home to over 5,000 companies, gaining access to leaders and experts across sectors such as luxury management, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The program emphasizes personalized guidance, fostering close collaboration with highly experienced advisors and facilitating exchanges with accomplished peers from around the world.

The Monaco DBA is ideal for professionals with a Master’s degree and at least five years of managerial experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of professional experience, who aim to advance their careers, address real business challenges, and contribute meaningful insights to their organizations or sectors. Candidates from diverse industries and international backgrounds are welcomed.

TARGET GROUPS

MANAGERS AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES WHO WISH TO:

• achieve a highly distinguished academic degree,
• critically reflect upon new problems and circumstances,
• establish or strengthen links with the academic sector,
• further develop their analytical skills and methods,
• broaden and deepen their intellectual capabilities,
• build on and enhance their managerial proficiency,
• boost their careers and take them to the next level

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THE MSc|DBA DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM

Academic rigor. Gain a deep understanding of the chosen problem area through a challenging combination of
research training, self-paced study, and advised research.

One learning journey, two university postgraduate qualifications. The program prepares and supports each candidate in the best way to achieve the required standards for obtaining the DBA degree. The program is executed by the MCI and IUM, while the International University of Monaco will issue the doctoral degree. The MCI will issue the Master of Science (MSc) in Business Research Methods at the end of year 2.

Wide variety of research topics. IUM and MCI faculty are experts in many fields of business and management, ranging from entrepreneurship to organizational behavior and covering technical and IT-related areas.

Excellent advice. Get an advantage from an intellectually challenging but personally close relationship with your team of highly experienced advisors.

International experience. Benefit from diverse learning environments with faculty and peers from all over the world.

Practical focus.The MSc and the DBA enable you to deal with your managerial problem within one learning journey
Networking and exchange: Experience fruitful and in-depth exchanges with a world-class faculty and peers. Get inspired by some of the most talented and enthusiastic minds

ECTS & DURATION

3 YEARS, PART-TIME
MASTER OF SCIENCE 120 ECTS
DBA PROGRAM 90 US CREDITS

FORMAT

BLENDED FORMAT COMBINING:
• 6 RESIDENTIAL WEEKS
• SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE SESSIONS
• INTENSE SUPERVISION BY TWO ADVISORS

VENUES

MONACO – INNSBRUCK – GENEVA – LONDON

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Master degree and a minimum of 5 years professional experience
• Bachelor degree in any subject plus a minimum of 7 years professional experience
• Proof of English proficiency

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Program Highlights

• The close connection between academic and managerial work
  
• The personal engagement of the academic advisors in project teams
  
• The fruitful exchanges with experienced peers during residential weeks
  
• The step-by-step guidance through the entire doctoral project work

What is the purpose of undertaking a DBA?

The DBA program offers experienced managers the opportunity to study in-depth a real business issue of most significant interest to them and directly transfer the knowledge gained into their working life, improving outcomes and performances in their work environment.

How the DBA is Delivered at IUM

The program is delivered online and is three years long. It also includes six residential weeks (2 per year) in Monaco, Paris, and Innsbruck. The DBA is made for professionals who do not want to/cannot put their professional lives on hold and wish to work while studying.

What are the requirements to be eligible for a DBA application?

To be eligible, one needs to get either a Master’s degree and five years of managerial work experience or a Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional experience. A clear idea of the research topic and a fluent level of English are also required.

Admission Criteria

• Evidence of relevant personal, professional, and educational experience
• Motivation to study and research in the chosen field and clearly defined career objectives
• Leadership potential and personal achievement and interests

Contribution to the University’s mission statement

• A Master Degree in any subject, A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience
• Bachelor degree in any subject plus a minimum of 7 years of managerial experience

Upload the required documents

• Research statement
• Bachelor degree or Master degree transcripts and diploma(s)

• University degrees and official transcripts
• CV (resume)
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Passport or ID card photocopy
• ID picture
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge)

Interview

• Face to face
• Phone interview
• Skype

Fees

Prices below are for information only and apply to the academic year 2024-25.

DBA program tuition: 55.850€.

Contact-us

For further information

Call us:

+377 97 985 993

Send us an email:

admissions@monaco.edu

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