Brochure - Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

EXECUTIVEDBADOCTORATE OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONProgramme ContentThe DBA is divided into two parts:Theory and Research(approximately two years)This period comprises research training workshops whichprovide participants with expertise in research methodsresearch design, data-collection and data analysistechniques. Participants will produce a state-of-the-artliterature review, a detailed research proposal and a pilotresearch project. They are trained to conduct, write up anddisseminate high quality research of doctoral standard. As aresult they will learn to think critically and link practice totheory and vice versa. Individuals will achieve a greater levelof effectiveness as practitioners in managing businessinnovation, technology and change.Faculty ExpertiseBoth IdM-SSSA and GEM bring together faculty with a broad range ofexpertise and an international reputation in research on businessinnovation, technology management and the organisational dimensions oftechnology change.The workshops are led by faculty from both institutions who areinternational leaders in their fields. In addition to this there are periodicworkshop contributions from alumni and guest speakers from industry.Research and Thesis(approximately two years)During this period participants undertake research which isbuilt upon the research proposal and pilot project conductedin the first part of the programme. The overall outcome isthe publication of a doctoral thesis, which is subject to anoral examination. In addition, attendance to other events(short workshops, conferences and doctoral symposia)organised as part of the programme is also encouraged.Grenoble...ScuolaSuperioreSant’AnnaISTITUTO DI MANAGEMENTPISA - ITALY&GrenobleEcole deManagementGRENOBLE - FRANCEWho Should Apply?Recruitment to this programme is on an international basis,although participants are expected mainly from Italy, Franceand the rest of Europe, they come from a wide variety ofcountries and career backgrounds.These may include: management, sciences, humanities andtechnical and engineering fields. Typically participants haveattained a high level of professional achievement and arelikely to be in their thirties or forties.Programme StructureStage I: Candidacy (18–24 months of part-time study):Training in Doctoral Research in Management SciencesStage II: Thesis (18–24 months of part-time study):Data Collection and Dissertation WritingServices to ParticipantsAll participants have access to both institutions’ Computing Services thatoffer a wide range of office, statistical and specialised software, and alsoprovide an unparalleled access from distance to the widest range ofLibrary Services including all business and social sciences databases andonline scholarly and professional journals. Additional facilities includedatabases, online access to scientific journals, special rates foraccomodation in Pisa and possibility to use the Sant'Anna's and GEM'scanteens.LocationParticipants may follow every workshop either in Pisa or Grenoble, withthe exception of the first and last workshops which will be held only inPisa and Grenoble respectively.Workshops1. Introduction (40 hrs) in Pisa2. Research design and literature review (40 hrs)3. Qualitative methods (40 hrs)4. Quantitative methods (40 hrs)5. Management theories (40 hrs)6. Innovation (40 hrs)7. Final workshop (40 hrs) in GrenobleResearch proposalDraft Literature reviewPreliminary thesisStage 1:thesis committeeDBA thesis writingStage 2:thesis committeeFinalExaminationResearch Project Definition

A TOP-RANKEDFRENCH BUSINESSSCHOOL AND ANITALIAN UNIVERSITYBenefits to ParticipantsAs organisational and professional successincreasingly rely on the creation, integration andapplication of new knowledge, a unique executiveDBA is designed to develop a set of research skills.These skills would enable to reflect upon, refineand advance managerial practice as well as tounderstand, translate and apply with rigor leadingedge business theory. The programme offers aunique opportunity to study at and receive a jointdegree from two esteemed institutions.“ At IdM we think that professionals willlike the DBA's way of combiningresearch and practice”Prof. Andrea Piccaluga,Programme DirectorContacts_Istituto di ManagementScuola Superiore Sant’Annawww.dbaeu.idm.sssup.itwww.idm.sssup.itProgramme AdministratorBarbara Torelli, Arianna BiancaniE-Mail : dba@sssup.itTel : +39 050 88 26 89Programme DirectorProfessor Andrea PiccalugaE-Mail :andrea.piccaluga@sssup.itTel : +39 050 88 39 66Admission RequirementsAcademic and Professional ExperienceCandidates will typically hold a Master’s degree in management (MBA, MA or MSc) or relateddiscipline. Candidates should have at least 3 years management experience.English Language RequirementsThe DBA is conducted in English and the final thesis is written and examined in English. Participantswhose first language is not English or who have not already studied/worked successfully inan English-speaking environment will be required to provide evidence of advanced proficiency inEnglish.Application and Starting DateThe first workshop will take place in Pisa. To apply, please contact the Programme Administratorat Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. You can contact the Programme Director at either institution forany specific questions you may have about DBA or your eligibility for the programme. Informationabout deadlines and workshops dates are available on the website.OF EXCELLENCEHAVE COMBINEDFORCES TO OFFERA UNIQUE EXECUTIVEDOCTORATE OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREE. THIS JOINTDEGREE IS DESIGNEDFOR MANAGERSWORKINGIN THE PRIVATEOR PUBLIC SECTORINTERESTED INFURTHER PERSONALAND PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT.PisaBenefits to OrganisationsThrough participation in the joint DBA, organisationswill engage with a wider community ofscholars and practitioners and access new ideasand leading edge business practices. Some of thebest research questions come from directexperience of managerial or business problems ina rapidly changing socio-economic environment.Sponsoring organisations can provide a context forresearch and directly benefit from its results andimplications for policy and practice.Benefits to ResearchPisa_Grenoble Ecole de Managementwww.grenoble-em.comProgramme AdministratorStella LishmanE-Mail : stella.lishman@grenoble-em.comTel : +33 4 76 70 64 08Programme DirectorProfessor Jean-Jacques ChanaronE-Mail :jean-jacques.chanaron@grenoble-em.comTel : +33 4 76 70 60 39Istituto diManagementIstituto di Management (IdM) is part of theScuola Sant'Anna and operates in the field ofmanagement in private and public organizations,with particular focus on management ofinnovation, sustainability and health.During the last decade it has developedtowards:1. innovation in technological change,organizational change, cultural change andpolitical and institutional change2. an interdisciplinary approach in teachingand research3. the use of quantitative evidence to supportdecision making processesIdM aims at:- finding the right balance between carryingout international scientific research andinnovative projects with academic as well asnon academic partners- increasing interdisciplinarity, for examplewith Engineering (technology assessment,training, research), Medicine (health management,medical technology, transplantation),Agrarian studies (energy), Political Sciences(internationalization), and Law (insurance,patents, environmental and public servicesregulation)- contributing to companies’ competitivenessthrough research results and innovativeeducation initiativesGrenoble Ecole deManagementLocated in the heart of “Europole” businessdistrict and next to the World Trade Center,Grenoble Ecole de Management was foundedin 1984. It is one of Europe’s top ManagementSchools and offers 20 differentprogrammes including the DBA whichincorporate the concepts of Management,Technology and Innovation.Three accreditations distinguish the bestbusiness schools in the world Grenoble Ecolede Management is one of the few to hold allthree:a) Association to Advance Collegiate Schoolsof Business (AACSB)b) European Quality Improvement System(EQUIS)c) Association of MBAs (AMBA)These independent evaluations guaranteethat the content and the quality of theprogrammes satisfy international standards.The Grenoble DBA is one of the first EuropeanDBAs to be accepted more than a decade agoin the leading European Doctoral programmesAssociation in Management and BusinessAdministration (EDAMBA). The Grenoble DBAis fully accredited by AMBA.The advancement of managerial knowledgerequires close and continuous interaction betweentheory and ongoing practice. Participation in thejoint DBA will become an occasion to develop newresearch activities and to apply consolidate andemerging theories to business practices.“ Our strengths are the interdisciplinaryapproach and the strong coordinationwith business actors”Prof. Marco Frey,IdM DirectorGrenoblecontacts:dba@sssup.it more info:www.dbaeu.idm.sssup.it