The Paris School of Management (PSM) has unveiled an innovative Executive Double Degree Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management (Online), designed for senior executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and high-level professionals who aspire to lead at the strategic frontier of global business.
This fully online doctorate program, offered in collaboration with the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM Geneva), aims to blend rigorous academic research with real-world executive practice. Graduates will earn two recognized doctoral diplomas: one from PSM and one from SSBM Geneva, reflecting a truly Swiss-French academic cooperation and international perspective.
A Program for Strategic Leaders
The Executive Double Degree DBA in Strategic Management is a 24-month, English or French language doctoral program emphasizing advanced strategic leadership and applied research. The curriculum is structured around three integrated pillars:
- Strategic Leadership & Global Competitive Strategy
- Strategic Financial & Digital Transformation
- Strategy Execution & Applied Research
With a comprehensive set of core modules, including strategic risk management, international business, data analytics for decision-making, and innovation and change management, the program equips participants with the skills to address complex organizational challenges and shape impactful strategy.
Research-Driven and Career-Centric
A hallmark of the program is its focus on applied doctoral research. Candidates work closely with academic supervisors from both partner institutions to develop and defend a dissertation that tackles real-world strategic challenges in business and management. The mentorship model ensures high academic quality and practical relevance throughout the research journey.
This Executive Double Degree DBA represents a unique opportunity for senior professionals to deepen their strategic capabilities while contributing original research to the field.
Flexible and Accessible
Delivered entirely online (with optional immersive seminars in Paris or Geneva), the program is designed to accommodate executives who wish to continue their careers while advancing academically. Through PSM’s advanced digital learning environment and the S-Connect platform, participants will engage with faculty, peers, and industry experts worldwide.
Admissions
Admissions are open year-round, and candidates can start at any time. Applicants should have an MBA (or equivalent), a master’s degree with relevant professional experience, or comparable qualifications, along with supporting documents such as CV, transcripts, and identification.

