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EXECUTIVE DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
Specialization in Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership
Lead the Future. Transform with Strategy. Research with Impact.
The Executive DBA in Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership at Paris Metropolitan University is a world-class doctoral program designed for senior executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders who aim to shape the future of organizations through research-driven leadership and strategic use of technology.
This 100% online Executive DBA combines doctoral-level academic rigor with real-world executive relevance, enabling you to bridge theory and practice while leading transformation at the highest levels of business, technology, and innovation.
Whether your ambition is executive advancement, academic contribution, or industry impact, this program equips you with the knowledge, research capability, and global perspective to lead with authority and vision.
Professional Accreditations & Memberships
Why Choose This Executive DBA?
Doctoral Excellence with Executive Relevance
A research-driven program designed specifically for senior professionals and decision-makers.
100% Flexible & Online
Fully online and self-paced, allowing you to balance doctoral studies with executive responsibilities.
Global Cohort
Join an international community of leaders from over 50 countries and diverse industries.
Expert Faculty
Learn from international scholars and industry experts who bridge academic theory and real-world practice.
Applied Research Impact
Doctoral research focused on real organizational, digital, and innovation challenges.
Program Overview
The Executive DBA in Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership empowers candidates to:
- Bridge theory and practice by applying advanced knowledge to real-world business challenges
- Master qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for applied doctoral research
- Lead digital transformation, strategic change, and innovation initiatives at enterprise level
- Critically evaluate organizational dynamics, technology, and global market forces
- Embody ethical leadership, social responsibility, and cross-cultural competence
This program prepares leaders to shape organizations, industries, and academic thought through impactful research and strategic innovation.
Program Details
Duration: 2 Years
Delivery Mode: 100% Online · Self-Paced
Format: Modular Coursework + Doctoral Dissertation
Language: English
Faculty: International Academic & Industry Experts
Program Structure
This Executive DBA program is a flexible program that combines both coursework and research components. It comprises an effective blend of curricular studies, research and a final dissertation, divided into 3 stages
Phase 1: Coursework Stage
This phase will equip you with both the theoretical framework and practical tools essential to the core and complementary disciplines. The study plan outlines how your academic interests and professional objectives will be integrated throughout the Executive DBA journey, aligning your learning experience with your long-term career aspirations:
Phase 2: Candidacy Stage
During the candidacy phase, you will begin to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired during the earlier stage by refining your research interests, shaping your research concept, and drafting a formal research proposal for your intended academic inquiry. After submitting your proposal, it will undergo evaluation in a formal Executive DBA colloquium, which assesses both the academic viability of the proposed study and its potential contribution to existing scholarly literature. Approval of the proposal signifies the successful completion of the candidacy phase and progression to the final stage: the Dissertation.
Phase 3: Dissertation Stage
In this stage, you will mostly work independently under your Thesis Director’s guidance to execute the research which will culminate in the doctoral dissertation.
Upon Completion
Graduates of the Executive DBA will:
- Hold a doctoral qualification focused on digital transformation and innovation leadership
- Lead strategic change and digital initiatives at executive level
- Conduct applied research with real organizational impact
- Expand global leadership and academic opportunities
- Strengthen credibility for executive, consulting, and academic careers
Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of Digital Transformation
- Build a strong understanding of digital transformation concepts, technologies, and their strategic impact on modern organizations.
Module 2: Strategic Innovation Leadership
- Develop leadership capabilities to drive innovation, manage complexity, and lead strategic change in dynamic business environments.
Module 3: Data-Driven Strategy and Decision Making
- Leverage data, analytics, and insights to support evidence-based strategic decisions and competitive advantage.
Module 4: Organizational Change & Transformation Management
- Master frameworks and tools to effectively lead organizational change and sustain transformation initiatives.
Module 5: Research Methodologies for Business Impact
- Apply rigorous research methods to analyze real-world business challenges and generate actionable, practice-oriented insights.
Module 6: Innovation Governance and Global Trends
- Examine governance models, ethical considerations, and global trends shaping innovation and digital leadership worldwide.