A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is the highest qualification in the field of Business and Management. The DBA program is designed for working professionals who want to further their career with a doctorate. Its primary objective is to produce graduates who will advance their professions and expand knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices. Our curriculum has a three-tiered focus.
Students examine current theories, practices, and issues in business; train in research methods; and study the relationships between business, social and global issues. Students benefit from personalized instruction from University mentors and additional content and live session support from upGrad to finish their dissertation. The DBA is an interdisciplinary professional practice which emphasizes research into real business and managerial issues and is equal in status and rigor to the more theoretical PhD.
EligibilityGGU's admissions committee will review the professional and academic profile of applicants. Work experience, professional achievements, and other skills will be considered. While most applicants have a masters’ degree in a business-related field, applicants with five years' work experience and the capacity for disciplined scholarly investigation are welcome to apply.
Mode of Teaching & ExamsLive online with optional Immersion
Medium of InstructionEnglish
FeesApproximately $15,000 Post Scholarship with EMI Options
Scholarship AvailabilityYes—70% of program fee for qualified applicants
Duration36 months
Total Credits56
Global Leadership Scholarships Offered by Golden Gate University and Upgrad
70%
Scholarships on Program Fee
5000
Scholarships on offer
$100 Million
Scholarships by GGU and Upgrad
Screening
Based on Merits
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About Doctor of Business Administration
- 1:1 Thesis Supervision
Interact with senior academic advisors - many of whom are working professionals from across the world - during live, interactive 1:1 sessions with the allotted thesis supervisor. - WASC Accreditation & WES Recognition
GGU has been accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1959 and it is WES recognized. WASC accredits universities in California and Hawaii, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and others. WSCUC is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). - On-campus Immersion
Interact with senior academic advisors - many of whom are working professionals from across the world - during live, interactive 1:1 sessions with the allotted thesis supervisor.
Brent White
Provost and VP of Academic Affairs, GGU
What Our Learners Say
Dr. Stephan Sorger
DBA 2022
"The intent of enrolling in the GGU doctorate in business was to take my pursuits in academia, textbook-writing, and strategic consulting to the next level. It has only been one month since I completed the doctorate, and already I can see results. I have already received multiple offers for teaching at the graduate level, and I anticipate that the doctorate will increase my credibility as an author when developing future textbooks, as well as showing impressive credentials for complex consulting projects. In addition, I am seeing unanticipated benefits, such as enhanced critical thinking and course development skills"
Dr. Natalie Zohuri
DBA 2022
"After receiving my MBA at GGU, I decided to pursue my DBA—also at GGU. I wanted deeper learning that would lead to career growth opportunities while studying alongside peers who were equally driven to succeed. Since earning my DBA, I've confidently applied for positions that require a doctorate degree knowing that I have the skills that make me a viable candidate. Since graduating, I have taken on a new leadership role as a Director in a private equity firm, which I attribute to my GGU DBA. I love that I can call myself and have often been referred to as a Doctor. I’ve earned it!"
Syllabus
Foundation (12 Credits)
Doctoral Research and Writing
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research
Choose any 1 specialization (12 Credits)
Finance
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Leadership
Business Analytics
Marketing
General
Dissertation (32 Credits)
Dissertation
36Months Completion Time
1:1Thesis Supervision
56Credits Required
Placement Support
- Access to upGrad’s career center and GGU’s student account
- High performance career coaching
- Resume and profile building tools enabled
- Interview preparation support provided
- 1:1 mentorship sessions and personalized industry group sessions
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