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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

Duke CE

12 Months

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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

Duke CE

12 Months

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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

Duke CE

12 Months

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Doctor of Business Administration

As you engage in your profession, enrich your industry knowledge by pursuing a doctorate degree from Rushford. This program, guided by scholar-practitioners, unlocks the terminal degree in management education.
  • Type
    Doctorate
  • Start Date
    August 15, 2025
  • Duration
    Upto 36 Months
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Rushford Business School
  • Accreditation: EduQua certified, IACBE member, AACSB member
  • Immersion: 3 days in Dubai

Doctor of Business Administration Program From Rushford Business School

Course Snapshot

  • 3

    Day immersion in Dubai

  • 7+ Specialisations

    to choose from

  • 100%

    Online

  • Add a "Dr." to your name and enhance your professional profile
  • Dedicated Student Support available
  • 1:1 Thesis supervision
  • Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
  • 3 Days Global Immersion at Dubai
  • Live faculty lectures

Key Highlights

What is this course about?

Program Benefits

  • Same alumni status as on-campus students
  • Balanced curriculum of application and research for working professionals
  • Dedicated Student Support available
  • Delivery architecture designed for working professionals

  • Add a "Dr." to your name and cement your industry experience
  • Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
  • 1:1 Thesis supervision
  • Live faculty lectures
  • 3 Days Immersion in Dubai
  • Dissertation workshops
  • Concentration selection workshops
  • Qualifying exam training workshops
  • A pool of International thesis supervisors and subject matter experts

Who Is This Programme For?

  • Working professionals seeking to transition into the C-suite or for senior management professionals aiming to become domain experts in their chosen field.

Minimum Eligibility

  • Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of work experience. 

Academic/Career Support

  • Thesis supervisor calls

Student Support

  • A dedicated program coordinator
  • 24/7 support to answer all your queries! intstudentsupport@upgrad.com
  • Centralised WhatsApp channels for queries

About the Program

Accreditation and Membership

Degree Certificate

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from Rushford Business School.

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Syllabus

What will you learn?

Experience a top-tier combination of application-based and research-based modules delivered by renowned faculty members and industry experts.

9+ Specialisations to choose from
1:1 Thesis Supervision
180 ECTS Credits
100% Online Learning
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Concentrations

Customize your Learning

Select a specialization that aligns with your interests and career goals

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PwC Directorship & Board Advisory Certification

  • The Directorship & Board Advisory Certification is a specialized executive program designed for professionals aiming to transition into board-level roles. Delivered in collaboration with PwC India, this immersive program builds strategic thinking, ethical governance fluency, and boardroom confidence through live sessions, real-world simulations, and expert-led masterclasses. 
  • This program, although USD 1,000, is provided at no additional cost to DBA students.
  • The program comprises of ~20 hrs of live lectures delivered through masterclasses PwC experts. The batch schedule will be informed to the learners well in advance.

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Practical Board Skills
  • Develop boardroom fluency, strategic thinking, and key frameworks necessary for effective boardroom preparedness.

Stakeholder Influence
  • Learn how to manage stakeholder expectations, enhance investor relations, and ensure strategic alignment with organizational vision and values.

Governance & Compliance
  • Gain deep insights into global corporate governance standards, legal responsibilities, ethical conduct, and risk mitigation strategies.

An Overview of Modern Board
  • Introduction to Board of Directors & the Modern Boardroom covering roles and responsibilities, duties, obligations, disqualification, powers, legal liabilities, ethical frameworks, officer in default, D&O and other safeguards.
Corporate Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Frameworks
  • Corporate Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Frameworks covering global and Indian governance standards, best practices, broad participation, taxonomy, transparency, integrity, and ESG foundations.
Finance & Risk for Board Oversight
  • Strategic finance and risk covering director responsibility statement, understanding financials and red flags, audit committees, internal controls, accounts and related obligation.
Digital, Cyber & M&A Readiness
  • Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & M&A Governance covering role of boards in tech, AI and cyber risk, evaluating M&A strategies, regulators outlook.
Independent Directors - Risk and Rewards
  • This would cover regulatory requirements, enrollment with Independent Director Databank, qualification and disqualifications, code of conduct, related party Transactions & ID's.
Stakeholder Engagement & Investor Relations
  • This would cover mapping and engaging with stakeholders, effective communication, decision making, key functions, strategic alignment, dynamics of board management, investor expectations, and communication strategies.
Final Project
  • Board Simulation & Readiness Presentation: Final project

*topics are indicative and could be subject to minor modifications

Outcomes

Transform Your Leadership Journey with Rushford DBA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

INSTRUCTORS

Whom will you learn from?

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    6 Instructors

Why experts in their

Field chose a DBA

  • A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a professional degree representing the highest qualification in management. It is a doctorate designed for working professionals who may not be able to pursue a PhD due to time commitments.
  • It is globally recognized.
  • Here, professionals combine their business knowledge with analytical skills to design and execute research studies that have real-world impact, with many going on to publish their work in leading journals.
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Learner Support and Services

How will upGrad support you?

Access the various career development support services offered by
upGrad to help you achieve your professional goals.

Student Support
  • Dedicated Student Support available.
  • For urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the platform.
 Q&A Forum
  • Timely doubt resolution by industry experts and peers.
  • 100% expert verified responses to ensure quality learning.
Expert Feedback
  • Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept-related doubts.

Class Profile

Who've enrolled for this course?

The program is designed for people from various sectors. The variety of students enriches class discussions and
interactions.

By Industry
Information Technology and Services
39%
Banking and Financial Services
9%
Automobiles
6%
Government Administration
6%
Others
40%
By Work Experience
4%
0%
9%
9%
78%
By Highest Qualification
Post Graduation
78%
Graduation
19%
Others
3%
By Degree Type
45%
21%
6%
4%
24%
By Age
34+
71%
30-34
10%
26-30
14%
22-26
3%
Others
2%
By Gender
73%
26%

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Program Fees: USD 10,000

Rushford DBA Course Eligibility & Admissions

How to apply for Rushford DBA Program?

There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

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Eligibility

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of work experience. 

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*More details under the referral policy under Support Section

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is this program for?

Working professionals who are looking for a transition into the C-suite or Senior Management professionals looking to become experts in their domain of choice. 

Working professionals who are looking for a transition into the C-suite or Senior Management professionals looking to become experts in their domain of choice. 

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Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of work experience. 

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of work experience. 

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1. What is the refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

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upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. If you intend to pursue a post graduate or doctorate degree upon completion of this course or apply for employment which requires specific credits, we advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this degree for your academic and/or professional requirements before enrolling.