The program is taught in collaboration between Comillas ICADE (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and Faculty of Law) and Comillas ICAI (School of Engineering). This strategic alliance, together with the humanistic tradition of the Comillas Pontifical University, is key to comprehensively addressing challenges and new business opportunities offered by technology.
In addition, this executive doctoral degree will provide high calibre professionals with outstanding networking opportunities and a chance to take part in a community of learning and innovation that contributes to the development of industrial best practices, to shaping welfare-enhancing public policy and to channeling technological disruption into a force for good in society.
The DBA in Management and Technology is an executive doctoral program for professionals with extensive experience. The program is designed for those who want to make a difference in their organizations and broader communities by harnessing the potential of disruptive technologies.
Our aim is to develop a new kind of “scholarly practitioner” who can apply cutting-edge research to current managerial problems that require a high level of understanding of new technologies and their potential.
Academic Planning
The DBA is structured in two phases:
During the first one and a half years, participants take part in advanced training courses and define their research questions. At the end of this phase, and after a successful evaluation of a research proposal, participants obtain the Advanced Program in Management and Technology degree.
During the second year, and specially the third, participants conduct their research and write the DBA thesis that they must defend at the end of the third year.
Throghout the entire program, and as a lifelong learning proposal for alumni, the University will offer specialized training pills about issues relevant to management and technology
Advanced training courses will be held in two different formats: residency periods (from Thursday to Saturday comprising 5 sessions), where in-person attendance is mandatory, and 2-session weekend courses (Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings) that will be streamed live and can be attended either in-person or online.
Year 1
3 residencies: September, February and June
7 weekends for advanced courses
3 weekends for topics courses
Year 2
Research proposal presentation Advanced program in Management and Technology
2 residencies: September and June
3 weekends for advanced courses
3 weekends for topics courses
Year 3
DBA Thesis defense
1 residency: September
3 weekends for topics courses
ADVANCED TRAINING COURSES
BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS (10 sessions)
Introduction to the academic literature review and the different methods that could be used in the research process. Identification of a topic and development of the research question.
ANALYTICS FOR STRATEGIC THINKING (8 sessions)
Data analysis tools and interpretation of results oriented to the decision making process. Familiarity with the fields of application of the different techniques of Machine Learning.
MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION (5 sessions)
Understand the role of innovation and change within an organization and how it creates value. Identify innovation opportunities. Develop tools to promote and manage innovation. Understand the connection between people, processes and technology.
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES (9 sessions)
Understanding the opportunities, both to transform existing industries and to create new business models, offered by new technologies such as Blockchain, Cloud computing, AI, IoT, etc.
PHILOSOPHY AND HUMANISM (4 sessions)
The anthropological, philosophical and ethical issues that affect innovation, scientific and economic development.
ETHICAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK (4 sessions)
New framework for making legal decisions in a business environment that is being substantially modified by the digital transformation revolution.
DISRUPTIVE BUSINESS MODELS (International residency, 4 days)
Innovative business models brought about by technology. Taught in collaboration with MIT Sloan and UC Berkeley.
TOPIC COURSES (2 sessions each)
Additionally, three tailor-made courses on current issues of interest to our candidates will be offered in weekend format every year. Candidates must attend at least six of these over the course of the program. These courses are always open to DBA Alumni.
DBA in Management and Technology
STEP 1: Complete the Online Application Form
STEP 2: Submit a signed copy of your application
STEP 3.
1. A copy of your national ID or Passport
2. An original or certified copy of your official university degree or a secure verification code
3. Recently updated curriculum vitae (in any format)
4. A motivation letter
The length of the motivation letter should be around 250 words and should explicitly mention your research goals and how they relate to your professional experience.
STEP 4: Official interview
Applicants who meet the requirements will be shortlisted for an interview with the DBA Directors. This is a mandatory requirement for your admission
STEP 5: Admission Committee
Once you have completed the application form and passed the personal interview, your application together with a report from your interviewer, is reviewed by the program's Admissions Committee. You will be informed of the decision in writing. If accepted, you will receive one of two admission statuses:
- Conditional admission: in the event that you have failed to comply with any of the Program access requirements.
- Definitive Admission: full admission.
Información Adicional
54.000,00
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