DBA as an innovative form of training for top managers

Abstract

The article analyses Russian and international experience in conducting the program “Doctor of business administration”. Much attention is paid to the methodology and typical features of this kind of programs, their main diff erences from PhD and MBA programs. Th e analysis of the students’ composition is carried out: their age structure, branch and position structure, as well as their reasons for entering the program and results of their studies. In the article it is argued that the DBA program is in great demand and has become the important element of the business education system in Russia.