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EXECUTIVE DBA
International Business & Global Markets
Shaping Global Strategy in an Interconnected World
The Executive DBA in International Business & Global Markets at Paris Metropolitan University is a doctoral-level program designed for senior executives, consultants, researchers, and global decision-makers seeking advanced expertise in international business strategy, global markets, and digital transformation.
This 100% online Executive DBA blends doctoral academic rigor with real-world global relevance, enabling candidates to conduct applied research that addresses the most pressing challenges faced by multinational organizations, global value chains, and international markets.
The program is ideal for leaders operating in complex, cross-border environments who want to shape global strategy through research, innovation, and informed executive decision-making.
Professional Accreditations & Memberships
Why Choose This Executive DBA?
Doctoral-Level Global Expertise
A specialized executive doctorate focused on international business, global strategy, and market dynamics.
100% Online & Flexible
Fully online and self-paced, designed for executives balancing leadership responsibilities and doctoral research.
Global Cohort
Study alongside experienced professionals from diverse industries and regions worldwide.
Expert Faculty
Learn from international scholars and industry leaders with deep experience in global markets and strategy.
Applied Research Impact
Doctoral research directly linked to real-world international business and global market challenges.
Program Overview
The Executive DBA in International Business & Global Markets explores how digital technologies, financial innovation, and data-driven intelligence are reshaping international business and global markets.
Doctoral candidates develop advanced expertise in:
- Global business models in the digital economy
- International trade, finance, and cross-border strategy
- Artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced analytics
- Blockchain, fintech, and digital assets in global markets
- Digital governance, cyber risk, and regulatory frameworks
- Strategic decision-making in complex international environments
This specialization is particularly relevant for professionals working in multinational corporations, international finance, consulting, public policy, global trade, and strategy roles.
Program Details
Duration: 2 Years
Delivery Mode: 100% Online · Self-Paced
Format: Modular Coursework + Doctoral Dissertation
Language: English
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 in International Business & Global Markets will:
- Hold a doctoral qualification focused on global business and international markets
- Lead cross-border strategy and multinational operations with authority
- Conduct applied research with real-world global impact
- Strengthen credibility for executive, consulting, and academic careers
- Expand global leadership and international career opportunities
Curriculum
Module 1: Digital Disruption & Global Business Models
- Analyze how digital disruption reshapes global business models, value chains, and competitive dynamics across international markets.
Module 2: Artificial Intelligence & Big Data in International Trade
- Explore how AI and big data analytics transform international trade, forecasting, logistics, and cross-border decision-making.
Module 3: Blockchain, Fintech & Digital Assets in Global Markets
- Examine the role of blockchain, fintech innovation, and digital assets in reshaping global financial systems and trade ecosystems.
Module 4: International Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
- Apply advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to drive strategic insights and performance in global organizations.
Module 5: Digital Strategy, Cyber Risk & Governance in Global Firms
- Develop integrated digital strategies while managing cyber risks, compliance, and governance in multinational enterprises.
Module 6: Research Applications in Digital Global Business
- Conduct applied research addressing real-world digital challenges in global business and international markets.