CIEMS Business Institute · 2027 Cohort

Doctorate in Business Administration

An innovative DBA specifically designed for senior managers who want to deeply explore research-driven issues in the business world — combining rigorous academic inquiry with real-world strategic impact.

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2 Year Programme
6 Research Tracks
5+ Years Exp. Required
Jan '27 Start Date

Where Research Meets Business Leadership

The CIEMS DBA is a forward-thinking doctoral programme built for senior executives and managers who seek to turn real-world business challenges into rigorous, publishable research.

By blending advanced research methodology with high-level strategic thinking, the programme empowers professionals to generate knowledge that is both academically credible and immediately relevant to today's business environment.

Applications open October 2026 · 2027 Cohort

"Supported entirely by our conference IEEE ICTMOD and renowned journals boasting high impact factors, this program ensures robust backing for participants seeking to publish meaningful, business-oriented research."

— Backed by IEEE ICTMOD & High-Impact Journals
International Research Platform

Backed by IEEE ICTMOD & International Partners

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The CIEMS DBA is the only executive doctoral programme with guaranteed access to IEEE ICTMOD — a prestigious international conference series on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions. DBA participants are expected to present their research at the 2027 edition in Marrakech and the 2028 edition in Portland, giving them global academic visibility from within the programme.
Paris, France
IEEE ICTMOD 2026
8th Edition · IEEE Conference
8th IEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions. The DBA cohort launches while this edition is in full swing.
📅 October 19–21, 2026
Research Tracks

Six Core Topics

Choose a research area that aligns with your professional expertise and academic ambitions.

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TMD
Technology Management & Digitalisation
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DSA
Data Science & Analytics
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KMI
Knowledge Management & Innovation
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DMS
Digital Marketing & Sales
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STO
Strategy & Organization
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OML
Operations Management & Logistics
Programme Structure

A Structured Two-Year Journey

Our DBA follows a clear two-year progression from learning to publishing — built for working executives.

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Learning
Develop advanced research skills and deepen your understanding of strategic business issues through structured coursework and seminars with our expert faculty.
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Advising, Coaching & Publishing
Refine your research topic with expert guidance, receive personalised coaching to conduct meaningful business-oriented research, then transform your findings into high-quality publications in top academic journals.
Faculty Excellence

Published in the World's Top Journals

Our faculty actively publish in Q1 high-impact journals and guide DBA participants to do the same.

📗 Technological Forecasting & Social Change · Q1
A social CRM analytic framework for improving customer retention, acquisition, and conversion
Vol. 174 · 2022 · Elsevier
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📗 Technological Forecasting & Social Change · Q1
Towards an anticipatory system incorporating corporate foresight and competitive intelligence in creating knowledge
Vol. 174 · 2022 · Elsevier · Moroccan bank longitudinal case study
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📘 Journal of Business Research · Q1
Impacts of Leadership Style, Organizational Design and HRM Practices on Knowledge Hiding
Vol. 137 · 2021 · Elsevier
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📙 Supply Chain Forum · International Journal
Integrating Fintech into the Supply Chain: Towards a Maturity Model
2026 · Taylor & Francis
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📒 Journal of Intellectual Capital · Q1
Mitigating knowledge hiding: how do active leadership styles and HRM practices matter?
May 13 2026, Emerald
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📄 Recent IEEE ICTMOD Publications by CIEMS Faculty
Artificial Intelligence and Customer Experience: A Bibliometric Review of Strategic Research Trends (2015–2025) · IEEE ICTMOD 2025, Glasgow · IEEE Xplore
FinTech and Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain: Trends, challenges, and research gaps · IEEE ICTMOD 2025, Glasgow · IEEE Xplore
Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on CRM · IEEE ICTMOD 2025, Glasgow · IEEE Xplore
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Q1
Journal Tier
8+
IEEE ICTMOD Editions
3
Continents Represented
100%
Publication Support
Admission Criteria

Eligibility Requirements

The CIEMS DBA is designed for accomplished professionals ready to advance their thinking to doctoral level.

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Academic Qualification Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
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Professional Experience At least 5 years of senior management or executive experience.
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English Proficiency Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken) to follow courses and conduct research.
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Research Interest A clear research interest aligned with business and management fields.
📅 Applications open: October 2026 · Programme starts: January 2027

Ready to Advance Your Leadership?

Join the 2027 cohort of the CIEMS DBA and transform your executive experience into world-class academic research with tangible business impact.

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Hay Riad, Rabat, Morocco
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