DBA
Strategy & Innovation

3 years to become a Doctor of Business Administration and shape the future of Strategy & Innovation.

Duration
3 years

Level
Doctoral

Diploma
DBA + Certificate in Innovation & Strategy

Language of instruction
English

Format
Hybrid 

Credits
180 ECTS

DBA Strategy & Innovation

3 Reasons to Study a DBA in Strategy & Innovation

A highly flexible format tailored for international executives_

The “one week in Paris + online learning” structure is fully aligned with global DBA standards. These programs are designed for working professionals, offering a hybrid format that allows participants to balance career and doctoral studies. 

Academic immersion in Paris_

Having part of the program delivered in Paris provides strong academic credibility, exposure to a leading European intellectual environment, and a truly international learning experience. 

A powerful lever for career advancement and global credibility_

A DBA enables participants to move into executive leadership or advisory roles, build thought leadership and expertise, and transition into teaching or consulting.

Dr. Mahdi Zargayouna, DBA Program Leader

Meet your
Program Director

"Today's leaders can no longer rely solely on experience. They must develop the ability to question, analyze and innovate through research. Our DBA enables executives to bridge academic rigor with strategic decision-making, turning complex business challenges into actionable insights with lasting impact." — Dr. Mahdi Zargayouna, DBA Program Leader

What is the DBA program?

DBA program

Your 5-step admission journey

1

Apply by completing your application file

Duration: 10 minutes
PST&B will ask you for a few details about yourself to finalize your application.


 

2-3

Interview and review of your application

Response within 72 hours
After reviewing your application within 72 hours, this interview aims to assess the personal value you would bring to the school, as well as the growth and fulfillment you could gain in return.

4-5

Enrollment

Deadline: 15 days
Once admitted, you will receive an enrollment form by email to complete and return to us.
There’s just one final step left if you’re enrolling through a work-study program...

 

6

Personalized coaching

Premium mentoring to reveal your strengths
Benefit from tailored support designed to help you identify your strengths, refine your goals, and confidently move forward with your academic and professional journey.

 

 

 

3 Reasons to Study a DBA in Strategy & Innovation

A highly flexible format tailored for international executives_

The “one week in Paris + online learning” structure is fully aligned with global DBA standards. These programs are designed for working professionals, offering a hybrid format that allows participants to balance career and doctoral studies. 

Academic immersion in Paris_

Having part of the program delivered in Paris provides strong academic credibility, exposure to a leading European intellectual environment, and a truly international learning experience. 

A powerful lever for career advancement and global credibility_

A DBA enables participants to move into executive leadership or advisory roles, build thought leadership and expertise, and transition into teaching or consulting.

Dr. Mahdi Zargayouna, DBA Program Leader

Meet your
Program Director

"Today's leaders can no longer rely solely on experience. They must develop the ability to question, analyze and innovate through research. Our DBA enables executives to bridge academic rigor with strategic decision-making, turning complex business challenges into actionable insights with lasting impact." — Dr. Mahdi Zargayouna, DBA Program Leader

What is the DBA program?

DBA program
"7 in 10 companies consider analytical thinking an essential skill."
 
The PST&B DBA empowers experienced leaders to combine strategic vision, academic rigour and applied research to address complex business challenges.
 
Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025.

3 Reasons to choose the PST&B_

1.
PST&B: the first fully integrated Hybrid Grande École in France that brings together Tech & Business_

Recent studies on the skills of the future consistently highlight the growing importance of technological expertise for managers, as well as the need for technology professionals to develop stronger managerial skills.
PST&B meets the expectations of companies by becoming the first hybrid Grande École in France, whose mission is to train tomorrow's Tech Leaders.
2.
Galileo Global Education: A global leader in private higher education and the leading provider of work-study programs in France_

With more than 300,000 students across 20 countries, Galileo Global Education brings together outstanding schools (EM Lyon, PSB, ESG, Strate, Digital Campus…) that hold the highest academic recognitions and professional certifications, and are regarded as benchmarks in their respective fields.
3.
Executive Education Panthéon-Sorbonne Université Paris 1_

For more than 35 years, the Executive Education division of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne has been 
offering degree programs and short courses designed for professionals. It covers a wide range of disciplines: law, economics, management, culture, and the humanities and social sciences.
The programs are tailored to the needs of executives and employees, with flexible formats and high-level instruction. 
Its mission: to enable everyone to advance, specialize, or retrain through the academic excellence of the Sorbonne.

 

 

The DBA in short


Reconnaissance :
Titre RNCP de niveau 7 reconnu par l’État*

Diploma:
DBA

Number of ECTS credits :
180 credits
 

Starting date :
One intake per year

Tuition fees :
Tech MBA : 27 000€

Admission Requirements :
Applicants must hold a Master's degree and have at least five years of professional experience

Your 5-step admission journey

1

Apply by completing your application file

Duration: 10 minutes
PST&B will ask you for a few details about yourself to finalize your application.


 

2-3

Interview and review of your application

Response within 72 hours
After reviewing your application within 72 hours, this interview aims to assess the personal value you would bring to the school, as well as the growth and fulfillment you could gain in return.

4-5

Enrollment

Deadline: 15 days
Once admitted, you will receive an enrollment form by email to complete and return to us.
There’s just one final step left if you’re enrolling through a work-study program...

 

6

Personalized coaching

Premium mentoring to reveal your strengths
Benefit from tailored support designed to help you identify your strengths, refine your goals, and confidently move forward with your academic and professional journey.