Doctor of Business Administration Program From Golden Gate University

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed to elevate your career and establish you as a recognized leader and innovator in the global business landscape. Our unique offerings go beyond traditional academic learning to provide tangible, real-world advantages.

1. Board Advisory Certification with PwC India: A Seat at the Table

   Gain unparalleled readiness for boardroom roles with a first-of-its-kind certification from PwC India. This exclusive offering is integrated into the DBA program and provides:

   • Influential Decision-Making: Learn to shape an organization's future by influencing key decisions.
   • Multi-Board Impact: Drive impact across various industries by preparing to serve on multiple boards.
   • Leadership Mentorship: Leverage your experience to guide and mentor current and future leadership.
   • Enhanced Visibility & Prestige: Increase your standing and recognition in the business community.
   • Practical Boardroom Skills: Master real-world scenarios through simulations, investor cases, and red flag drills.
   • Expert-Led Training: Learn directly from PwC and corporate governance experts.
   • Co-Branded Certification: Earn a co-branded certificate that signifies your boardroom readiness.

2. Idea to IP: Where Research Meets Real-World Impact with Patent Guidance

   Distinguish yourself by transforming your innovative ideas into protected intellectual property. This exclusive offering provides:

   • End-to-End Patent Support: Receive comprehensive guidance from idea validation to filing, all the way until the patent grant is issued.
   • Faculty-Led Guidance: Benefit from expert-led support, with faculty guiding you through patent search and application drafting.
   • Protected Innovation Portfolio: Build a robust portfolio of protected innovations to enhance your leadership profile.
   • Industry Connections: upGrad connects you with leading IP firms like K&K and IP Flair for guidance at every step.

3. Amplify Your Research: Publish With Purpose

   Turn your research into recognized thought leadership and establish academic credibility. This outcome-driven approach includes:

   • Refined Research for Publishing: Receive guidance from experienced faculty to refine your research for academic publication.
   • Strategic Journal Placement: Discover the most suitable platforms and journals to meaningfully publish your work.
   • Enhanced Visibility & Credibility: Build academic visibility and credibility that distinguishes you in leadership roles.
   • Expert Mentorship: Get faculty mentorship to refine your work, identify publishing platforms, and broaden your research impact.

4. Become a Published Thought Leader: Write Your E-Book, Publish & Inspire

   Establish your authority and inspire others by becoming a published e-book author. This unique opportunity offers:

   • Structured E-Book Creation: Craft your e-book with ongoing faculty feedback and structured support.
   • Global Publishing Access: Publish your e-book on leading digital platforms like Amazon with guided support.
   • Strengthened Personal Brand: Significantly strengthen your personal brand and influence within your industry and beyond.
   • Faculty Guidance: Receive expert faculty guidance to shape your ideas, gain feedback, and successfully publish.

5. Not Just a DBA; Join an Exclusive Leadership Circle

   Expand your network and gain invaluable insights by learning alongside an elite group of senior executives. This program offers:

   • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Collaborate with senior executives from diverse industries and geographies.
   • Fortune 500 Perspectives: Gain unique perspectives from CXOs and VPs at Fortune 500 and other global companies.
   • Elite Learning Network: Become part of an exclusive learning network that fosters leadership and growth.
   • High-Caliber Peer Group: Interact with a high-caliber peer group, including CXOs, VPs, and Directors from top organizations.