Omar Hamzi: “I want to explore the challenges of digital transformation in companies.” Omar Hamzi has a clear goal for his DBA: to understand the meaning and challenges of digital transformation. We find out more. What did you study before your DBA? I have a bachelor’s in management science and a master’s in finance (Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tétouan). I want to take my studies further via a DBA. What’s your current occupation? I’ve been a banking advisor since 2017 at Attijari Wefa Bank, where I manage a portfolio of clients. My job consists in giving advice on the basis of close monitoring of financial trends. Will your DBA focus on finance? Not at all! It focuses on digital transformation. What exactly does it mean? What is required for successful digital [lire plus]

Maroua Bahaddiss: “I’m determined and I love learning.” Maroua Bahaddiss is a FEDE doctoral student. She answers our questions below. What did you study before the DBA? I have a bachelor’s in social sciences and economics (Meknes, Morocco). I also have a European Master’s in Business Management and Strategy (Wes’Sup, Saint Genis Pouilly). Why did you decide to enrol in the DBA? I want to continue my studies so as to develop my skills with respect to Islamic finance. This will be the subject of my doctoral thesis. My main motivation is to reflect on and develop knowledge in this area. What do you consider to be the qualities that will help you to complete the DBA? I’m determined, rigorous and highly organised. I also have a strong sense of [lire plus]

Armand Cakpo, finance director for a company in Côte d'Ivoire, is also a talented researcher. We meet this FEDE doctoral student who has thrown himself into applied research. What did you study? Following a master’s in audit and management control (at Hautes Études Commerciales, Abidjan), I successfully completed a FEDE European Master’s in Financial Management and Strategy. I have now decided to develop some additional skills. What have been the highlights of your career? I have around 15 years’ professional experience. I’m currently finance and administrative director for the company Pharmafrique. In this role I am able to develop operations and strategy skills in various areas: managing relations with banks, increasing productivity and participation at board meetings. What is the subject of your DBA? My thesis will focus on how [lire plus]

N Nordine Saadallah: ‘A DBA to explore the connection between human resources and artificial intelligence' What did you study and what have been the highlights of your career? In 2000 obtained a French DESS degree in local social development (Institut Supérieur de l’Action Sociale de Lille). This was followed by a master’s in human resources engineering from the University of Lille in 2004. I was human resources manager for various non-profit organisations before becoming director of a social and educational organisation. I have always been passionate about teaching. Currently, for example, I teach human resources management at Wes’Sup, and geopolitics and management at the Ecole Lémania in Geneva. I also supervise dissertations at the Haute École de Travail Social, also in Geneva. Why did you decide to study for a [lire plus]

Jean Fossiez : ‘The FEDE DBA vehicles my ongoing desire for personal growth’ Can you tell us about your previous studies? I have an engineering degree in agriculture from the Institut Supérieur en Agriculture, Lille; it’s a background that has given me a critical approach to practical and concrete issues. What have been the highlights of your professional career so far? I initially worked in the supermarket sector (1986 to 1998). In 1998 I decided to start a career in education, and this turned out to be my true vocation. Nonetheless, I’ve maintained a keen interest in my initial area of expertise – agriculture. Since 1998 I’ve worked as an instructor in various educational institutions. That’s how I came to hear of the FEDE DBA, which is offered to students [lire plus]

Rémi Victorin: ‘This DBA is one of the most important landmarks in my career’ What has been your experience during your two years at the Doctoral School? My two years at the Doctoral School have been extremely informative and enriching. The chief reason is that Professor Bischoff, who is a French-state accredited research supervisor, has helped me to identify an optimal research methodology and analytic approach. Can you tell us more about the subject of your DBA? Though it was not initially my intention, the subject relates very much to contemporary affairs. At the outset I planned to work on financial crises, with the 2008 subprime crisis as my central focus. In the first part of the DBA I planned to discuss the origins of the crisis and the solutions [lire plus]

Benoit RICO ‘I was convinced by the FEDE’s international reputation’ Can you tell us about your previous studies? I have a FEDE European Master’s in Management and Business Strategy (ENACO) as well as a FEDE European Bachelor’s (DEES) in Marketing, plus a BTS in Business Unit Management. What have been the highlights of your professional career so far? Having gathered experience as a company employee, working for example as assistant manager in a company dedicated to the food trade and communications manager in a consulting firm, I took the plunge and became an insurance agent. This has enabled me to enjoy the freedom, challenges and risk of entrepreneurship. The personal investment is such that my current status has nothing to do with any of my previous positions. Why did you [lire plus]