The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University (California) and EHL Hospitality Business School (Lausanne, Switzerland) are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration that will reshape doctoral education for senior professionals. In 2025, the two esteemed institutions will launch an innovative Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, designed to integrate global perspectives, cutting-edge research, and practical expertise.
Empowering Seasoned Professionals with a Transformative Program
This DBA program is meticulously crafted for professionals with over a decade of leadership experience in their respective fields. By leveraging the academic excellence of both institutions, the program provides an unparalleled opportunity to expand knowledge, sharpen leadership skills, and build robust global networks.
Participants will benefit from a curriculum rooted in human-centred management principles, equipping them to navigate today’s rapidly evolving business environment. The program’s emphasis on leadership training, practical applications, and interdisciplinary learning aims to prepare graduates to tackle complex challenges in diverse sectors.
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
Combining academic rigour with real-world impact, the DBA program offers a platform for professionals to incorporate their career expertise into high-level research. Participants will work on hands-on leadership initiatives, applying innovative strategies to organisational and management practices.
Structured to empower professionals from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, the program encourages thought leadership and advisory roles while fostering ethical and responsible management practices. Graduates will emerge as agents of change, equipped to create sustainable and positive societal impacts.
David Sprott, Program Co-Director and Dean of the Drucker School of Management, expressed his enthusiasm:
“The partnership between the Drucker School and EHL brings together two distinct yet complementary areas of expertise. By merging Drucker’s focus on human-centred management with EHL’s renowned knowledge in hospitality and service excellence, we are creating a DBA program that is uniquely positioned to prepare senior leaders for transformative roles.”
A Tailored Hybrid Learning Experience
Acknowledging the demands of seasoned professionals, the DBA program is designed as a flexible hybrid model. Students will engage in a mix of online learning and immersive in-person experiences at campuses in Claremont, Switzerland, and Singapore. This global approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives while maintaining accessibility for working professionals.
A core component of the program is the Doctoral Research Project, which participants will develop progressively, culminating in innovative and impactful findings. The structure supports students in balancing their professional commitments while pursuing advanced academic goals.
A Collaboration Committed to Excellence
The partnership between the Drucker School and EHL Hospitality Business School underscores a shared dedication to developing responsible, innovative, and globally-minded leaders. The program reflects both institutions’ commitment to merging academic and practical excellence, creating a distinctive doctoral experience.
Michael Gibbert, Program Co-Director at EHL, highlighted: “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of promoting business excellence through a human-centred approach. The DBA program empowers leaders to tackle modern management complexities and create meaningful change in their industries.”
Fully accredited by AACSB, the program will confer a US state-recognised Doctorate in Business Administration through Claremont Graduate University. By combining the strengths of both institutions, this partnership promises to redefine doctoral education and elevate leadership standards worldwide.