GRADUATE PROGRAM
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Doctorate in
Business Administration DBA CESA

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The first Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in the country, fostering the connection between academic research and real-world business practice.

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Address complex business challenges through comprehensive knowledge of organizational theory and its applications.

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Become a world-class expert on a specific and challenging topic.

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Open doors to share your expertise and make a meaningful impact on your industry's development.

Become an Industry-Leading Expert

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program offers advanced research training focused on the challenges and interests of the functional areas within the field of management. CESA’s research model centers on building competencies that enable students to effectively contribute to the generation of new knowledge in organizational studies and in one of the functional areas related to theoretical and applied management research.
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Leaders of intercultural teams focused on executing and developing projects that generate and apply new knowledge aimed at improving organizational development, productivity, and competitiveness—grounded in innovation and management.

Merge theory with practice, providing the tools and knowledge needed to solve today’s management challenges—preparing you to become a leading professional in your industry.

Program features

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Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

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DURATION

3 years + 1 additional year with prior authorization from the Doctoral Committee to complete and defend the doctoral thesis.

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SCHEDULE

On-campus classes during the first week of each month
Wednesday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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MODALITY

On-campus

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ADMISSIONS

January 13 to June 13, 2025

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TUITION FEE

COP 24.830.900 per semester (Rate for 2025)

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Position yourself as a recognized leader in solving organizational challenges that drive your company to the next level of growth.

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71%

of our graduates hold middle or senior management positions.

100%

of our mentors are senior executives in the business world.

81%

of students highlight the practical focus and applicability of the graduate program.

25%

of our graduates are entrepreneurs.

Why Study at CESA?

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Educational Model

CESA offers a personalized education model that identifies students' motivations based on their interests, personal strengths, and professional challenges—aligned with the needs of the business world.

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Professors as Business Leaders

Our faculty members are recognized nationally and internationally for their business expertise, stemming from their senior management roles.

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Networking and Connections

Provides valuable interdisciplinary and cross-functional connections between all students and their professors.

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Higher Compensation

Our graduates in middle and senior management stand out. (Labor Observatory, Colombian Ministry of Education – OLE, 2022)

International focus

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Exchange programs

CESA offers more than 20 exchange partnerships that allow students to spend a semester or a full year abroad.

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Dual degree programs

Available for both undergraduate and graduate programs with internationally accredited universities.

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International professors and students

During the semester, CESA involves professors and welcomes international students, fostering a multicultural environment.

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