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Doctorate of Business Administration DBA

The accelerated rate of change is the signature of the 21st century and has, as we have observed, the capacity to destabilize all areas of human existence. With this in mind, we believe that business is at the forefront of defining, solving and managing a new business paradigm. Transforming how business is practiced and thus advancing the body of management and business practice through Academic research has a central part to play in business and global business transformation.

Business School Lausanne (BSL) has shaped the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) to look beyond the success or innovation of a specific company. Our Doctoral program has been designed by business leaders for business leaders across the globe. We help our students with their research to enable them to make the business impact they are looking for in their Industry while transforming them into sound researchers.

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BSL Signature Features: Bridging the World of Business and the World of Academia

A Personalized approach: Throughout the different phases of your Doctoral journey, you will not only receive personalized support from your appointed supervisor, but also from the BSL Doctoral School team in helping you, at all stages of your research, identifying the right focus to keep.
Real business transformation: In the framework of your Doctoral research at BSL, you will be working on finding a solution to a real business problem you have identified, and will hence be contributing to transforming your industry, by providing research based solutions. Our faculty consists exclusively of academics who are also seasoned and currently active business practitioners. As such, they are aware of the latest trends and business knowledge in terms of business transformation. They all teach business innovation topics such as, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, digitalization or big data.
Key features of our BSL signature support: Include a Digital resources center as well as, twice a year, a non-mandatory dedicated week (our Doctoral Acceleration Week) to help you accelerate your research with us.
A research community and global network: Our Doctoral program counts more than 70 researchers from around the world. Over 60 nationalities are represented by BSL’s student body and faculty, allowing you to develop an important global network for life.

Why Complete your DBA?

Solving a problem: that’s what a DBA is ultimately about!

Dr. Dominique Bourqui BSL
Chief Academic Officer
Director of the Doctoral School

Dr. Bourqui is an experienced entrepreneur, learning professional and certified business coach. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and actively contributes to the DBA program and BSL’s International Academic Partnerships through her teaching. Alongside her academic endeavors, she co-founded and co-owns Swissmadprod (2007) and BFCC (2015). Dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial growth, Prof. Dr. Bourqui also devotes her time to offer mentorship to individuals aspiring to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Complete your DBA?

Solving a problem: that’s what a DBA is ultimately about!

Dr. Dominique Bourqui BSL
Chief Academic Officer
Director of the Doctoral School

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Created by Business Leaders for Business Leaders

Distance-based ACBSP Accredited program
Guidance & Support with Your Application & Initial Research Proposal
Four Intakes per Year: February, May, September & November
Flexible Program Duration: Minimum of 3 Years up to 6 Years
Flexible options for students outside of Switzerland
Comprehensive Online Research Center & Support Tools
One to One Faculty Supervision Providing Strategic & personalized guidance
BSL’s Signature Doctoral Acceleration Weeks (On-Campus & On-line)
Support Provided with Publication, yet not required for graduation

A Top Ranked DBA Program in Europe

The DBA offered by BSL Lausanne is currently ranked at #2 for best DBAs in Europe according to the Global DBA Rankings Euro 2023 report issued by the European Economic Committee. We’re also listed on the same report as the top DBA destination for continental Europe and Switzerland.

Source: Global DBA Rankings Euro 2023

Program Experience

Access to the Inhouse StartUp Incubator

Practical Knowledge in Data Science

Simultaneous, in-class and online team

EMBA executive projects

International and diverse set-up

Career mentoring included

What students say about us

Nicole Watson

CEO & Founder, econic earth foundation

I chose BSL primarily for its’ Sustainable Business EMBA program, as I am looking to move from non-profit to for-profit business models that hold true to my values in environmental conservation and greater global balance.

Yannick Bouyidou

Co-Founder Be CustomerSmart

The MBA at Business School Lausanne is the perfect bridge to step into the business world, combining academic learning with real-life scenarios narrated by its experienced faculty.

Program Leadership

Dr. Agnieszka Kapalka

Deputy Academic Director

Agnieszka conducted multi-disciplinary research, published numerous scientific books and manages cutting-edge innovation projects including sustainable business development, environmental protection, development of technologically advanced security solutions for governments. Agnieszka holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), an MBA from Business School Lausanne.

Dr. Dominique Bourqui

Chief Academic Officer

Dominique is an experienced entrepreneur, learning professional and certified business coach. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Dr. David Claivaz

Acting Dean

David is a co-author , advisor and independent consultant for Edtech companies and leads educational transformation projects world-wide. David transformed national and international institutions and continuously innovates education systems. David holds a Master degree and PhD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Why Switzerland?

Switzerland has been ranked:

In the heart of synergies in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability , the Lake Geneva area is home to world-renowned international, technological and research institutions such as the United Nations, CERN (center of scientific research), EPFL (technical university), ECAL (design school), World Economic Forum, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Olympic Committee.