The mission of the EDBA program, jointly organized by Paris Dauphine University – PSL and Saint Joseph University of Beirut, is to enable participants to conduct research and produce a scientific dissertation generally related to the participant's professional experience and interests.
Students will develop applied research leading to the application of theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on relevance. The starting point of this research project lies in personal experience of the student outside the academic arena. It is complemented with theoretical knowledge and scientific methods to develop scientifically legitimate knowledge.
Students are expected to develop original research leading to a dissertation defense.
After a successful defense of the dissertation, they will have a double degree from two prestigious universities: Paris Dauphine University – PSL and Saint Joseph University of Beirut
The EDBA program is a doctoral level degree intended for professionals (executives, high-level managers, consultants and experts) holding a master's degree with significant managerial experience.
The duration of the studies is three years. The seminars will be delivered face-to-face over 48 days distributed over the first two years during extended weekends, on average one weekend per month (generally from Friday 2 p.m. to Sunday 5 p.m.). The third year is mainly devoted to writing the EDBA dissertation. Provisional agenda is given about 1 year in advance.
The partnership between Paris Dauphine University – PSL and Saint Joseph University of Beirut will result in the delivery of two diplomas, the EDBA diploma from the Paris Dauphine University, and the EDBA diploma from Saint Joseph University of Beirut.
- The EDBA diploma is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Lebanon.
- In France, holders of the EDBA can put the title of "Executive Doctor in Business Administration" formulated in English on their CV, on their business cards or on social networks.
All EDBA seminars will be delivered in English.
The EDBA Dissertation must be written either in English or French.
The courses will take place at the Faculty of Business and Management – Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Open
To be confirmed
Dr. Lionel Garreau - Paris Dauphine University - PSL
Dr. Walid Abou Khalil - Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Ms. Nadine Baz
e-mail: nadine.baz@usj.edu.lb
Tel: 961-1-421418
Paris Dauphine University
Ms. Beatrice Pargny
e-mail: beatrice.pargny@dauphine.psl.eu
Class 1
The Executive DBA is a doctoral program of reference for professionals. A real gold mine of knowledge, theoretical and methodological tools necessary for research as well as managing a high-performance and innovative organization.
Class 2
“The EDBA opened-up a new perspective in my professional life. With my research centered on family-business succession, the way to address corporate challenges progresses to a newer level revolving around a research-based approach. It’s this dual system combining research and practice which provides in its entirety a richness, & fuels the passion not only to create but also to share knowledge with the business community. As a CFO with board level responsibilities, the EDBA has enriched my professional life & provided a holistic view of addressing strategic objectives.”
"As a professional having a long experience in the banking industry, I couldn't find more valuable than this EDBA program to marry my working experience with theory and academic world"
Class 4
“…Through the program, I’ve strengthened my research capacities, expanded my professional network, gained new insights into the topics that interest me and have generally grown and gained maturity as a consultant…”
Class 7
“I always dreamed of innovating and after the filing of my patent, the EDBA is a final step in my professional path to become an international expert/consultant in the field of economic and corporate solutions…”
