Doctorate of Business Administration

Artificial Intelligence and Business

A Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a real differentiator for companies: it attests to the manager's ability to conduct original, academically rigorous and professionally relevant research.

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Admission requirement

Master’s degree (BAC+5) and 3 years of professional experience

Duration

3 years

Degree award

DBA Artificial Intelligence and Business

Accessibility

No technical or engineering skills required

Langue : FR I EN I CH

Presentation

Who is the DBA for, and how long does it take?

The Doctorate of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence & Business is a unique program designed by JUNIA, the training division of JUNIA, a prestigious engineering school. This 100% online professional DBA enables you to become a doctor, consultant, and professor. It is accessible to those with a Masterʼs degree (BAC+5) and requires no technical skills.

The program combines artificial intelligence, engineering, and management and is delivered entirely online. It lasts 2, 3, or 4 years, with strong human support, including over 150 on-demand meetings with a research advisor. It is designed for active professionals determined to demonstrate expertise in their field.

JUNIAʼs DBA, also known as the DBA in AI and Business, provides business leaders, senior executives, professionals, consultants, and academics with new opportunities to leverage their personal and professional trajectories and/or transition into academia. DBA candidates’ research projects will enable them to explore questions that stimulate interactions between business andacademic communities, enhancing their influence within their networks and beyond.

“47% OF JOBS TAUGHT IN SCHOOL TODAY WILL DISAPPEAR WITHIN 20 YEARS DUE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”

The DBA is ...

50%

Some of our students are company directors

100%

Of our students are company executives

30%

Some of our students teach at business schools

What really makes this DBA unique is the blend of two worlds: the scientific world of an engineering school and the managerial world of a doctoral school of management. This dual approach will enrich the experience and career path of each participant, imbuing them with this dual technological and managerial culture.

Program details

Training details

Structure of the DBA

 

Our DBA, with an average duration of 3 years, is a highly flexible online program. It allows you to take courses and conduct research from anywhere in the world, at your own pace:

  • Year 1: Learning
    • Building a literature review
    • Research proposal on AI and business
  • Year 2: Implementation
    • Writing data analyses using research methodology
  • Year 3: Defense
    • Interpreting results at the end of the dissertation writing process
    • Oral defense before a thesis jury

Students need at least 180 ECTS credits to graduate.

Because we offer a high-quality, flexible program, available in several languages (French, English, Chinese), our DBA is ranked 1st among DBAs specializing in Engineering and Research, and in the TOP 20 of the world’s best DBAs by the prestigious Dubai Ranking™.

The Dubai Ranking™ is a global ranking of higher education, evaluating institutions according to teaching quality, research and its impact, and other performance indicators.

 

There are different types of doctorates all around the world (PhD, Doctorate of Business Administration, Doctorate of engineering, Doctorate of education ). In many universities in the world, the DBA (Doctorate of business administration) is considered as the top business academic certification for professionals. It is building bridges between the business field and the research teaching world.

Online courses

10 specialization modules and 3 methodology modules

Good to know

Students are followed throughout their studies by a dedicated researcher, who can answer all their questions during online appointments, up to 150 times a year.

Courses online
Specialized and Methodology Modules Methodology Modules Dissertation

Expand your knowledge with additional courses in the JUNIA XP DBA program in AI for Business

Specialization courses at the cutting edge of AI available to enhance your skills

Immerse yourself in the innovative potential of Generative AI professional courses, master AI training techniques to optimize business management, and explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the business world. These electives are designed to enhance your expertise and prepare you to lead in an AI-dominated world:

 

  • Generative AI and Business
  • AI Training for Business Management
  • Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Note: These courses are not mandatory for the DBA program.

Testimonials from our alumni and current DBA students

The DBA program at JUNIA XP, the Executive Education branch of the JUNIA engineering school, offers a specialization in AI and Business, and already boasts numerous alumni (former students) who have defended their theses, as well as executive/engineering students in the midst of researching and writing their theses.

Stéphane BLANQUART, DBA program alumnus

"Thanks to the personalized support provided by my referent researcher and thesis supervisor, I was able to conduct my research with confidence and success."

Mathieu WEILL, DBA program alumnus

« The JUNIA DBA program offered me great flexibility thanks to its online format. It enabled me to reconcile my professional, personal and academic life. »

Antoine GILIERON, Junia DBA student

“This DBA in Artificial Intelligence and Business Management allows me to understand more deeply the impact of AI intelligence on the business world and to innovate on a strategic level in the face of complex challenges.”

Ernest TCHOULOM NKWEKAM, Junia DBA student

“This DBA allows me to conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to advances in marketing, preparing for a rewarding career in higher education and within large organizations.”

Mia FALL, DBA JUNIA student

"What I appreciate most about the JUNIA DBA program is its ability to combine my personal passions with my professional goals. The content connects technology and business in a way that is both practical and inspiring. As an entrepreneur with a busy schedule, I find valuable flexibility in this program, allowing me to learn without putting my career on hold. JUNIA offers me an environment where I can grow academically while exploring how artificial intelligence can transform the robotics sector. Itʼs a place where ambition and creativity go hand in hand."
Our speakers: Renowned professors from prestigious universities around the world will train and share their experiences with participants. During the three years, doctoral students will write a DBA thesis under the supervision of an expert tutor in a field of their choice.
DBA IN VIDEO

Examples of thesis topics

THESIS

"How will GAFAM become the masters of the world thanks to the use of robots and artificial intelligence?"

THESIS

"What influence will AI have on consumer purchasing behavior in mass retail ?"

THESIS

"How will Amazon's business model change to integrate more artificial intelligence ?"

THESIS

"Could the use of AI in business lead to an accentuation of social problems ?"

THESIS

"Will tomorrow's influencers be artificial intelligence ?"

Tuitions fees 8,900 per year (over 3 years) or €18,900 for one-off payment

The JUNIA XP DBA, from the JUNIA engineering school, presents its partnership with Banque CIC to facilitate your access to excellence. If you’re in France, you can apply for a loan to help finance your academic career.

To get in touch with Banque CIC, please contact one of our admissions officers.

 

Contact us : faculty.dba.iab@junia.com

 

Good to know

Tuition fees correspond to a full 3-year online DBA programme.

Admission

DBA candidates will be selected on the basis of their strong analytical skills, academic and professional publishing potential. They must also have international professional experience and demonstrate significant achievements.

Requirements

  • Master/MBA, MS or MSc degree
  • Minimum 90 ECTS
  • Must come from an institution accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education of the country concerned.
  • Validation of at least 3 years’ professional experience.
  • To do the DBA in English: IELTS score encouraged (not compulsory).
  • For international candidates wishing to take the DBA in French: a TFI score encouraged (not compulsory).

Requirements

  • Preliminary research proposal, cover letter and 2 letters of recommendation
  • Interview and committee approval
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  • Fill in the application form
  • You will receive a pre-admission letter
  • Make a video of your research project
  • The committee has two weeks to respond
  • First interview with your thesis supervisor
  • Sign the DBA registration terms and conditions
  • Payment of fees
  • You receive your official admission letter and student ID
  • Second interview with your supervisor
  • Start of your course
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Why choose our DBA ?

The program is particularly beneficial for senior executives, successful entrepreneurs, consultants, master’s and MBA students, as well as engineers wishing to specialize in research and business. The DBA delivered by JUNIA XP enables participants to increase their earning potential and advance their careers. Other benefits include the acquisition of a broader set of skills for a constantly evolving environment, greater credibility in interpersonal contexts, and the development of an international network for career advancement.

Our student's profiles

42 years old

Consultant and professor in business management. He would like to follow the DBA training to be prepared for the integration of AI within companies and their management.

28 years old

Works in the pharmaceutical sector, and more specifically in open innovation. The DBA program in AI and Business is a way for her to stay informed and understand the innovations that will be proposed to her in the future.

30 years old

Student since 2020 and works as an executive in the IT field. His day-to-day responsibilities include defining his company's innovation strategies, and overseeing their implementation.

33 years old

CEO of a medical startup where he is used to proposing new prototypes of medical equipment.

Teaching and Consulting Opportunities with a DBA

The DBA in AI and Business not only enhances your business acumen but also opens up exciting opportunities in academia. As a DBA student, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the next generation of business leaders through teaching and mentoring. Whether you’re interested in leading seminars, designing course content, or guiding students through their academic journey, this program provides a pathway to influence and educate future professionals in the rapidly evolving field of AI and business.

By engaging in teaching opportunities, youʼll develop your leadership, communication, and academic skills while building a robust network within the academic and professional communities. This experience can complement your research efforts and provide you with a platform to share your expertise globally.

Word from the Academic Director

“As Academic Director of the DBA at JUNIA, I am deeply committed to fostering a learning environment where innovation, research, and impact converge. Our program is designed for professionals who want to go beyond theory those who seek to lead transformation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business. At DBA JUNIA, we do not just educate scholars; we shape visionary leaders prepared to tackle tomorrowʼs global challenges with purpose and expertise.”

Dr. Vanessa LANDAVERDE-KASTBERG

Word from one of our thesis supervisors

“As a habilitated professor to Ph D levels (HDR) I am happy to supervise Ph D level research with a focus on AI and energy innovation for all the graduate DBA who meet the requirements. The doctorate of business administration of Junia offers a bridge for professionals in Ai and business toward the Ph D and to develop high-impact research and a career for future top level of conference maker or lecturer”

 

Prof. Dhaker ABBES, PhD, HDR

The DBA in Artificial Intelligence and Business is an international program offered in different countries around the world. It can be managed by certain partners depending on your region, and is orchestrated by organizations such as SM&B, LCA, Educassist, Lincoln and others. Our partners can offer face-to-face and on-campus seminars, adapted to the geographical area, and with a focus on pedagogical quality, which may entail a change in tuition fees. Please ask an approved partner for confirmation.

Key figures

Number of graduated candidates : 3

Number of candidates in training: 48

FAQ
Contacts
Academic Director Vanessa LANDAVERDE-KASTBERG vanessa.landaverdekastberg@doctoralschoolofbusiness.education
DBA JUNIA Admissions admission.dba.iab@junia.com
DBA JUNIA Associates faculty.dba.iab@junia.com
Camroon Representative Innocent FASSE MBOUYA Innocent.fasse@educassistsarl.com
Vietnam – Birmania – Taïland Representative Arthur GOGATZ gogatz@worldinnovationteam.com
Mexico Representative Olivier SOUMAH-MIS osoumahmis@gmail.com
France Representative Admissions admission.dba.iab@junia.com
Asia Representative Michelle SHIH michelle.shih@lincoln.com.tw