The dual degree option MSc/DBA in detail
DBA participants have the option to follow a partnership pathway with MCI Innsbruck, leading to the award of an MSc degree after two years. Programme delivery is shared between Paris School of Business and MCI Innsbruck, including learning periods in Innsbruck.
The pathway is structured as a 3-year progression in which the MSc in Business Research Methods prepares and supports the development of the doctoral project, leading to the award of both an MSc and a DBA.
Participants follow the standard DBA structure and remain part of the same cohort, ensuring consistent academic experience and peer group throughout the programme
Together, this creates a single, fully integrated academic experience across both institutions.
MSCI presentation
Management Center Innsbruck is a recognized private Austrian university located in Innsbruck. It is distinguished by an approach that combines academic excellence, a strong international dimension, and close ties with the business world. MCI offers programs in management, economics, and innovation, designed to address the contemporary challenges faced by organizations. Its positioning “between university and business school” makes it a key player in European higher education.
Why choose this program?
This option is particularly suited for participants who wish to:
- experience a second academic environment within a leading European institution
- benefit from a double degree within a European context
- obtain an intermediate, internationally recognised qualification
This pathway offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing participants to shape their academic journey according to their objectives and pace:
- Start with the MSc phase and progress to the DBA after two years, with a structured transition into doctoral studies
- Enrol directly in the dual degree pathway from the outset, combining the MSc and DBA within a single programme
- Complete the MSc after two years as a recognised qualification, with the option to continue to the DBA
Option academic structure
Duration and format
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Credits: 220 ECTS
- Format: part-time, blended learning (online, hybrid, on-campus)
Years 1 & 2
- MSc, degree awarded by MCI Innsbruck. Participants develop core research foundations, master advanced methods, and progressively build their doctoral proposal
“This program serves as a true pathway to a doctorate, enabling professionals to transform their experience into academic expertise while developing within a stimulating international environment.”
Marcus Kittler
Academic Director | Executive PhD Program in Management – MCI Innsbruck
Years 3
- DBA, degree awarded by PSB. Participants focus on the completion of their applied doctoral thesis, building on the research developed during the MSc phase
“This three-year program enables professionals to first earn an international Master of Science (Continuing Education) in Business Research Methods, before progressing to a DBA at Paris School of Business, transforming their expertise into a powerful driver of impact for organizations. It is a strategic asset for accelerating one’s career and positioning oneself as an expert capable of bridging research and decision-making.”
Benjamin Keddad
Director of Executive Education – Paris School of Business
Learning format
- Integrated 3-year DBA pathway in which the MSc in Business Research Methods is fully embedded within the doctoral journey
- The MSc phase (years 1–2) provides structured preparation for the DBA, supporting the development of research skills and the doctoral proposal
- Participants remain fully integrated within the standard DBA structure and cohort throughout the programme
- MSc degree awarded after two years, followed by progression to the DBA thesis phase
Programme delivered jointly by PSB and MCI Innsbruck, including learning periods in Innsbruck
Admission to the dual degree option MSc/DBA
Contact
For any questions regarding this Program, please contact the Admissions Department.
Josse Roussel
Head of DBA Development
j.roussel-ext@psbedu.paris