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SSBM

1. www.ssbm.ch
SWISS SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
GENEVA
DOCTOR of
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
NEVER STOP LEARNING

2. ABOUT US
We are a unique, innovative and international school of
business and management, with highly experienced lecturers
from some of the most prestigious universities around the
world.
We offer premium research, practice and relevant education.
The Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva is a
research-based school with faculty from top universities and
students from over 145 different countries.
The foundation of our success lies in our commitment to
nurturing an environment that fosters collaboration and
inclusivity, where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and
innovation becomes second nature. Our international student
body is supported by renowned faculty members who will
encourage you to acquire a high-level of soft and hard skills.
Prof. Dr. Leif Erik Wollenweber
President of SSBM Geneva

3. 145 countries7200 alumni
170+ faculty 5 QS Stars

4. ABOUT US
Expensive Return
SSBM Geneva's mission is to provide educational excellence and expertise in
business education through innovative and cutting-edge technology and
high-quality learning experience supported by
relevant research. SSBM Geneva encourages diversity and global
connectivity between students, faculty and business partners.
OUR MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
Innovation: Pushing
boundaries to create new
opportunities.
Expertise: A commitment to
continuous learning and
development.
Excellence: Striving for greatness is in our
DNA.
Diversity: Embracing unique perspectives
fuels our growth.
Connectivity: Building bridges that foster
collaboration and synergy..

5. Our Programs
With our unique programs you will strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency
and leadership to manage today’s organizations. We aim at providing a
superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your
professional development.
We are unique
Programs designed with industry partners
The single most differentiating feature of SSBM Geneva is that our programs
were designed in partnership with over 30 international companies. This
enables us to offer top executive educational courses on a wide range of
managerial and financial topics by delivering top Swiss Quality Education.
Leadership and Professional Development
Our objective it to provide a superior learning experience that will have a direct
impact on your professional development. With our unique programs, you will
strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency and leadership skills to manage today's
organization.

6. STORIES FROM OUR ALUMNI NETWORK
“SSBM offers high level education
with experienced professors and
effective learning. This is a great
opportunity to boost my career and
invest in quality education”
Lisa Tamilia, Sales Manager
Xanatek
"The program's global perspective,
combined with a practical hands-
on approach to learning, provided a
well-rounded education that is
highly relevant to the modern
business landscape"
David Ramirez, Rivercity Innovations
“ I have learned massively, I know
more than anybody else around me
about Professional Services In
SaaS/Software companies, about
how to have a positive impact on
both people and the business”
José Ramon Bronet, VP CISCO
“I know I speak for all DBA students
when I say we are all proud to be
part of the SSBM family. My
recommendation is don't wait, don't
hesitate, just go for it. Its a decision
you won't regret”
Jonas Hjoernered, Lecturer

7. WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS COME FROM?
OUR FACULTY
DIVERSITY AT SSBM GENEVA
145+
68%
100%
9
33
SALARY AFTER GRADUATION
170+ 74%
FACULTY
MEMBERS
WITH
DOCTORAL
DEGREE
STUDENTS FROM THAN 145
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
MOVED TO A HIGHER
POSITION/ ACCEPTED A
NEW JOB WITHIN 1 YEAR
AFTER GRADUATION
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
AVERAGE YEARS OF
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS
22% 22%
24% 10%
18%
4%
*in Euros
5% 12% 25% 9% 26% 23%
EUROPE MIDDLE EAST RUSSIA & CIS COUNTRIES
ASIA AMERICAS OTHER
52%
48%
160,000+
130,000/160,000 100,000/130,000
80,000/100,000
50,000/80,000
less than 50,000
SSBM Geneva in numbers

8. Transform
your
career!
MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP
TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE
INNOVATION & DISRUPTION
Explore diverse managerial styles and
discover how to build a holistic and
strategic view of your entire company.
With these foundations you will gain
tools and a set of skills that are needed
for managerial success.
Keeping pace with an everchanging
business environment requires a new
kind of business leader. Throughout the
program you will participate in courses
such as Creativity & Ideation, SMarketing,
Creating Value Through Operations
Management or Leadership among
others.
Understand how technology and people
can impact your organizational
performance. What drives motivation and
how technology can help to drive
organizational strategy. Learn more
about the future trends that reshape
traditional business models.
Innovation and disruption require more than
simply keeping up. It’s about setting future
trends and continuously challenging the status-
quo. During your education you will be
challenged to expand your mindset, try out new
concepts and break the traditional mold. Just
imagine and envision where your disruptive
ideas will take you.
Welcome to your journey of transformation
Our DBA program focuses on four key
areas that will boost your career and
ignite new knowledge in today’s fast
changing world!

9. SSBM Geneva is a global educational institution focused on your professional
and personal development with the objective to make an impact on the world.
Our educational experience is built on the cornerstones of diversity and
multiculturalism, and our talent comes from all over the world.
69
Ranked 69th by
CEOWorld
Magazine: “Best
Business Schools In
The World For 2023”
5
5 QS Stars for
online learning
10
among 10 Great
European
Universities For
Online Study by
PostGrad.com
+90%
90% of students
find jobs within 3
months of
graduating
145+
Nationalities. We have a
network of partnerships
with prestigious
international institutions.
7,200
alumni
WHY US?

10. OUR doctoral program aims at providing a superior learning
experience that has a direct impact on your professional development
1. Mentors
We believe that having the right mentor is one of the most important
factors when doing doctoral study. Mentor’s role is critical in not only
delivering high quality dissertation but also in making sure that your
thesis work is relevant, reviewed and approved by trusted, recognized
and known mentor. At SSBM we work with professors/mentors that are
coming from some of the most prestigious universities around the
world.
WHY DBA WITH US?
02 Faculty
Our faculty is world-renowned and majority of them have worked for
over 15 years in various international companies. Our professors are
engaged in rigorous and relevant research, and publish their work in
top journals.
03 Technology
We use world-class learning management system also used by
Harvard and MIT. This is of key importance as technology enables
superior learning process and facilitates the knowledge acquisition.
04 Swiss Quality
Switzerland is known for having one of the best
educational systems in the world. In particular, its
academic and scientific knowledge is of paramount
importance and many of Swiss academics figure
among the most cited scholars in the world. SSBM was
founded on the basis of this excellence.
05 Our Alumni
Majority of our doctoral students are holding executive
or director positions within their organizations. Our
alumni are outstanding managers who enhanced their
professional practice by combining academic rigor and
managerial relevance. Our student come from various
business backgrounds, from multinational companies
to founders of their own businesses. All of them hold
senior management positions (i.e. CEO, VP, Partner, etc.)

11. OUR doctoral program was built in collaboration with over 30
international industry and research partners
06 Our Premium Support
You’ll have the support of doctoral coaches, industry-connected faculty
and peer mentors - each committed to your success.
WHY DBA WITH US?
07 SSBM's Value Proposition
SSBM’s doctoral program will challenge you to refine and apply highly
sought-after leadership skills in research, critical thinking,
communication, analysis, and management. We will help you
contribute to the state-of-the-art knowledge in your chosen area of
study through management research within current and future work
settings.
08 Our On-boarding Process
We will support you with an inclusive curriculum that will provide you
with the state-of-the-art methodologies needed to become intellectual
leader.
09 Duration
The duration of most of other doctoral programs is
around 4 to 5 years. At SSBM, an average duration is 2
years. We achieve this by careful and meticulous
selection of our students who are highly motivated and
committed to deliver their doctoral dissertation within
this period. This is largely facilitated by our mentors who
provide superior support.
10 Your Thesis Outcome
At SSBM we focus in delivering top-notch thesis
outcome. We work with our doctoral students to
evaluate the relevance of current and emerging
business theory and practice from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Our aim is to guide our doctoral students
to design rigorous research that contributes to the
professional body of knowledge of business and
management.

12. ONLINE DBA
PROGRAMS

13. The objective of this professional doctorate in business administration is to provide participants with the
opportunity to make significant contribution to both theory and practice in the field and to develop
professional practice at the highest level.
The dissertation track requires from students to deliver dissertation / monologue thesis at the end of
their DBA program. The program was designed for business professionals and top executives with the
objective to provide them with a practical grounding in premium business and research education
and its applications by offering flexible and rigorous research-based curriculum.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
ABOUT DBA DISSERTATION TRACK
DBA Dissertation Track
120 ECTS in total
Tuition fee: 9.900 EUR

14. The Global Doctor of Business Administration (Global DBA) is an
advanced academic degree designed for experienced professionals
seeking to expand their expertise in the field of business administration
on an international scale. This program emphasizes research, strategic
leadership, and global business practices, equipping graduates with
the knowledge and skills to tackle complex challenges in the global
business landscape. Global DBA offers a unique opportunity for
individuals to advance their careers and make a significant impact in the
world of international business.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
ABOUT GLOBAL DBA
Global DBA
120 ECTS in total
Tuition fee: 11.000 EUR
Research Methodology I
Research Methodology II
Publishing Your Paper (seminar)
Writing Research Proposal (seminar)
Research Proposal (seminar)
Software Citation Tools
+6 optional courses
* The student can choose 2 out of 6 optional couses:
after the course, the student prepares Final Project/assignment which is
graded, and is awarded with additional ECTS points
or
after the course, the student does not prepare Final Project/assignment in
which case no ECTS points shall be awarded
MANDATORY COURSES*

15. The Executive DBA will challenge you to take your thinking and performance to
a new level. You will become a recognized expert and contributor to the most
important business and societal challenges by making significant
contribution to both theory and practice in the field as you move toward C-suite
leadership level. The Executive DBA doctorate program features a thesis
research project that emphasizes applied research to help you solve a real-
world problem within your organization. Our distinguished program faculty will
accompany you throughout the DBA journey by providing milestones to help you
stay on track. You will learn to apply novel, innovative, and creative solutions to
complex business problems leading to C-level career.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
ABOUT EXECUTIVE DBA
Executive DBA
120 ECTS in total
Tuition fee: 15.000 EUR
1.Sustainability
2.AI for Managers
3.Strategic Corporate Culture
4.Digital Business Acceleration
5.Corporate Security and Business
Intelligence
6.Innovation and Change Management
7.Financial Management
8.Business English
9.Business IT
10.Data Visualization and Storytelling
with Data
*The student chooses 4 out of above list in line with the preference with following
options:
- after the course, the student prepares Final Project/assignment which is graded,
and is awarded with additional ECTS points or
- after the course, the student does not prepare Final Project/assignment in which
case no ECTS points shall be awarded
MANDATORY COURSES*

16. ONLINE DBA
DOUBLE DEGREE
PROGRAMS

17. Executive Dual DBA in International Business is joint, double degree program
delivered by the SSBM Geneva, Switzerland and Ascencia Business School,
France part of Collège de Paris. Ascencia Business School is founding member
of Collège de Paris, and a private educational institution officially recognized by
the French Government. This unique double degree DBA program is
designed for experienced professionals who wish to advance their knowledge,
skills, and expertise in business leadership, research, and management.
Students can join on ground seminars in Geneva, Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai,
Malta, Casablanca and Washington.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
ABOUT EXECUTIVE DUAL DBA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Executive Dual DBA in
International Business
120 ECTS in total
Tuition fee: 18.000 EUR
Publishing your paper
Strategies for Business
Development Software
Citation Tools Leadership
Ethics and CSR
Writing the Dissertation and
Litterature Review
ELECTIVE COURSES

18. This unique double degree DBA (Doctor of Business Administration program) program was designed in
collaboration with EMAS Business School
(Eurasian Management and Administration School), one of the best business schools in Russia, voted #1 in Russia
among business schools offering online DBA program. The double-degree DBA program is a top-class
consulting and educational program for those who need to obtain modern management skills with a focus on
the use of practical skills. The objective of this Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is to provide
participants with the opportunity to make significant contribution to the strategic management field and to
develop professional practice at the highest level.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
ABOUT DOUBLE DEGREE DBA STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Double Degree DBA Strategic
Management
120 ECTS in total
Tuition fee: 12.000 EUR 20 mandatory courses
MANDATORY COURSES

19. Admission criteria
MBA (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized
higher education institution.
A Master’s degree in management (or associated
discipline) with a minimum of 2 years professional
work experience.
A Master’s degree in a field other than
management (or related discipline) but with a
minimum of 5 years professional work experience.
Grade transcripts
Your CV or resume
ID or passport copy
One photo
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Applications to the doctoral program will be
reviewed by members of the Doctorate Admissions
Committee who will make recommendations and
decisions (accept/reject) regarding offers of
admission to the DBA program.
Upon receipt of the documents, a formal interview
with the DBA Academic Director may be scheduled
with some candidates.
Process

20. Second Year:
The MBA program is delivered in 2 semesters:
DBA Programs Curriculum
DBA Dissertation or Global DBA or Executive DBA*
First Year:
Research Methodology I
Research Methodology II
Seminar: Writing Research Proposal
*The student chooses 2 courses from the list that is provided on SSBM Geneva website in line with the preference with following options: after the course, the student
prepares Final Project/assignment which is graded, and is awarded with additional ECTS points or after the course, the student does not prepare Final Project/assignment in
which case no ECTS points shall be awarded
**DBA in Strategic Management is a double degree program designed in collaboration with EMAS
***Executive Dual DBA in International Business is a double degree program designed in collaboration with Ascencia Business School, France part of Collège de Paris.
Seminar: Publishing Your Paper
Seminar: Software Citation Tools
Dissertation
DBA Strategic Management**
20 Courses with focus on Strategic Management
Applied Project
Dissertation
Executive Dual DBA in International Business***
Writing the Dissertation and Litterature Review
Strategies for Business Development
Leadership, Ethics and CSR
+ courses from First and Second Year

21. DBA FACULTY
Giacomo Marzi, PhD
University of Lincoln, UK
His main research field relates to
Innovation and Technology
Management, both in
manufacturing and IT companies.
His research expertise is also
related to bibliometric analysis
where he served as methodology
expert in various fields, from
Innovation to Entrepreneurship,
and Knowledge Management.
Mario Silic, PhD
University of St Gallen,
Switzerland
Has over 20 years of professional
experience in various senior
manage-ment positions. He
worked for several international
corporations. In 2015 he obtained
PhD at the University of St Gallen,
Switzerland. He has published his
work in more than 30 different
jour-nals and conferences.
Andrea Patrucco, PhD
Penn State, USA
Andrea is an assistant Professor,
Project and Supply Chain
Management at Penn State, USA.
He received his PhD from
Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
He is also providing executive
education teaching for
companies (ABB, Astaldi, AXA,
Danieli,Edison, Fincantieri, Fer-
ragamo, Gucci, Mediaset, Pirelli,
Sal-vagnini, Solvay, Unicredit).
Velimir Srica, PhD
University of Zagreb, Croatia
As author or co-author he
published sixty eight books, more
than 400 scien-tific and
professional papers and hun-
dreds of articles in popular
magazines. He is professor of
management at Zagreb
University and visiting professor
at UCLA (University of California at
Los Angeles).
Alex Asampong, DBA
University of Utrecht,
Netherlands
He has been coaching and
supervising final year graduation
students in several multina-tional
companies in Europe, America,
Asia, Africa and other parts of the
world. At the University, he has
also served as the Vice-Chairman
of the Institute Council Board, and
he is still serving as a Council
Board Member.
Meskina Olesya, PhD
University of Basel, Switzerland
She has over 18 years of
professional experience in Teaching
& Development. She obtained her
doctorate degree from the
University of Basel in 2013. She
worked for several international
companies. In 2008 she was
privileged to be selected as a
recipient of the Swiss Government
Excellence Scholarship.

22. DBA FACULTY
Dario Silic, PhD
University of Lyon 2, France
In 2003 he received the Ph.D. in
Economics, specialization in
money, finance and foreign trade,
the University Lumiere Lyon 2 of
Lyon, France. Dario Silić is the
Chief Executive Officer of
concessionaire Bina-Istra d.d.
within French concession group
Bouygues construction. He also
spent many years as the
company’s CFO.
Jaka Vadnjal, PhD
University of Ljubljana
Slovenia
Holds doctorate from the Faculty of
Economics in Ljubljana and is an
independent business consultant
and lecturer. From 2015 2019, he
was the President of the
Management Board of a Lon Bank.
He has advised a number of small
and medium-sized enterprises
and consulted several
governments in SE Europe.
Ana Provodnikova, PhD
SSBM Geneva
Anna is an experienced researcher
and a lecturer in RANEPA (the
Russian Presidential Academy of
National Economy and Public
Administration), Institute of
Business Studies. Her research
focuses on strategic management,
mostly on finding innovative
solutions to the problems that
plague today’s organizations.
Minja Bolesnikov, PhD
SSBM Geneva
Earned PhD title at the University
of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical
Science Works as a Head of
Research at Swiss School of
Business and Management.
Over 20 years of C level corporate
career, a visionary and an
entrepreneur who started several
innovative start-ups now worth
€10+ million.
Derrald Stice, PhD
HKU Business School, China
His main research expertise
relates to how accounting is used
in the capital markets, with a
particular emphasis on the debt
markets. His research has been
published in top accounting and
finance journals and has been
cited in The Wall Street Journal
and Bloomberg.
Apostolos Dasilas, PhD
University of Macedonia Greece
He has extensive teaching
experience in face-to-face and
online programmes at both
undergraduate and postgraduate
level. He has also worked as a
financial analyst and business
consultant for eight years. His
research focuses on corporate
finance, capital and financial
markets, investments, and FinTech.

23. CONTACT US
Swiss School of Business and
Management Geneva
SSBM Geneva
Address
Geneva Business Center
Avenue des Morgines 12
1213 Genève
Switzerland
Telephone
phone: [phone]
Inquiries
[email protected]
WEB
www.ssbm.ch