Transforming Executive Experience into Evidence-Based Strategy: The DBA Online Session

An interactive online session with the Academic Leadership of Luiss Business School to explore how doctoral-level research redefines professional authority.

In an increasingly volatile business environment, traditional executive education is no longer sufficient for senior leaders. Today’s executives are expected to move beyond managing complexity to develop original, evidence-based solutions for the challenges facing their industries. To address this shift, Luiss Business School is hosting an online conversation on 21 October 2026 to explore the strategic value of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programmes.

From practical challenges to rigorous inquiry

The session offers a behind-the-scenes look into how applied research transforms executive careers. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a peer-to-peer dialogue with the Academic Leadership, focusing on the transition from daily management to rigorous academic inquiry. The discussion will highlight how senior professionals can reconcile demanding careers with the discipline of doctoral-level research, turning real business problems into high-impact research projects.

Leading the conversation will be Mathias Falkenstein, Scientific Director of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management, and Cecilia Jona-Lasinio, Academic Director of the Luiss Business School DBA Programme and Scientific Director of the DBA in Global Strategic Management on Green and Digital Transition. Together, they will illustrate how doctoral-level applied research redefines professional authority for senior executives.

Focus on the DBA programmes

The event will provide insights into two distinct paths. The DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management provides senior managers in the sector with the skills to strengthen their decision-making capabilities and address global technological and organisational challenges. The DBA in Global Strategic Management on Green and Digital Transition is focused on equipping executives to guide sustainable transformations and navigate complex market shifts.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

• Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM (CEST)

• Format: Interactive Online Chat & Live Q&A

Register for the session to explore whether a DBA is the right strategic move for your long-term career path.