Global DBA – China

This programme aims to cultivate high-level professionals and entrepreneurs who are capable of focusing on industries both in global and local (glocal) perspectives.

Through the study of the DBA modules, students will obtain the comprehensive research ability with Unframed Thinking by learning through the research modules and designed course modules, the collision of thinking between teachers and students, the exchange and discussion, and the ideas sharing of cutting-edge hot topics.

Participants will complete nine modules with a focus on a GLOCAL vision:

• Global Prospective
• Leadership with Innovation
• Organisations and Industry Study
• Critical Thinking – Analytical Ability
• Agile Intelligent Decision
• Local Best Practice.

Research focus can be placed on innovation management, mass health, green supply chain, AI and Tech innovation, branding, marketing, consumer behaviour, leadership, strategy or finance and investment.

Year 1 — Academic Path

Semester 1

• Module 1: Research Methodology and Process (Online)
• Module 2: Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
• Module 3: Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics
• Module 4: Organizational Behaviour
• Module 5: Strategy

Semester 2

• Module 6: Specialised Research Topic Workshops
• Module 7: Empirical Development Workshop
• Module 8: Thesis Development Workshop

Year 2 & 3 — Research Path

Workshops：

• Research Development Workshop
• Specialised Research Seminars

Key deliverables

• Research proposal defence
• Thesis Writing with Periodical Reviews
• Thesis Defence

To be eligible for the programme you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have a master’s degree (including MBA/EMBA) with a minimum of 5 years of management experience;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of managerial experience;
• English proficiency: is not compulsory but is a plus.

1. Submit your CV in both English & Chinese
2. Complete a pre-interview (face to face), if eligible
3. Apply online (complete the application on the Rennes SB admission platform)
4. Participate in an online video interview
5. Wait for the verdict of the AdmissionsCommittee

Application fees: €100
Total tuition fees : €68,399 (in RMB 485,000 Yuan)

Note: Tuition fees are subject to change from year to year, see the current year’s notification.
Scholarships are available and are allocated by the Admission Committee following an analysis of the candidate’s overall qualifications.

Wesley ZHU, Alumni of the first GDBA China cohort, Chief Consultant, Berger Talent Consulting, MBA Instructor, Shanghai International Studies University, and University of Dundee, UK.

“At Rennes SB, much of the Faculty and many of the students, are from different nations around the world. This provides a truly international, diverse learning environment and academic community, bringing a certain resonance and collision of different cultures. The GDBA programme at Rennes SB focuses on applied research and courses with real-life case studies to help participants with their research, the development of their business plans and improving their workplace problem-solving skills.

My studies during this GDBA programme have stimulated my potential. I have improved my logical thinking and critical thinking skills, and gradually focused on specific fields, which provided the opportunity for my subsequent promotion and career transformation.”

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