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Doctor of Business Administration in Digital Leadership

Embark on a transformative journey to build skills in technology, innovation, digital agility, personal branding, data-driven decision making, and research with Golden Gate University (GGU).

Type

Doctorate
Start Date

June 30, 2024
Duration

36 Months

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WASC Accreditation, WES Equivalency

Key Highlights

What is this course about?

Key Highlights

Program Credits: 56 Units
Online synchronous learning format
Two one-week, in-person global immersion weeks
Join GGU's 70,000+ alumni network
WES Recognised Program

Program Overview

GGU’s most advanced business degree
For executives, consultants, entrepreneurs
Focus on contemporary strategic landscape
Fosters expertise and innovation to drive professional growth

About The GGU DBA in Digital Leadership Program

Why Choose the Doctor of Business Administration in Digital Leadership Program

This program offers a distinctive mix of learning activities that help develop a strong professional foundation guided by academic principles.

Leadership Master Sessions

Access to master sessions with top industry experts, trailblazers, CXO's, and policymakers

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THRIVE Cast Videos

Chronicle your personal and professional leadership journey through engaging THRIVE cast videos

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Week-long Immersions in Global Innovations Hub

Network with like-minded peers, coming from diverse industries and experience levels

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Build Leadership Skills through STEER Coaching

Experience a unique strength-based coaching framework customised to suit the needs of senior leaders

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DBA in Digital Leadership Degree

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

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The online Doctor of Business Administration degree from GGU is a globally acknowledged and recognized program validated by the doctorate equivalency awarded by WES.

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INSTRUCTORS

Whom will you learn from?

6 Professors of Practice
10 Industry Experts

Dr. Kamini Gupta

Lecturer, King's College London
Ph.D. - London Business School | MBA - IIM Lucknow

Ph.D. - London Business School | MBA - IIM Lucknow
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Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal

Founder, Eduserve Global Associates
Former Vice Chancellor - Bennett University | Former Vice Chancellor - NIIT University | Ph.D. University of Washington

Former Vice Chancellor - Bennett University | Former Vice Chancellor - NIIT University | Ph.D. University of Washington
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Dr Vinay Singh

Lead Data Scientist, SAIC
Adjunct Associate Faculty - Columbia University | Ph.D. - Yale University | MBA -Cornell University

Adjunct Associate Faculty - Columbia University | Ph.D. - Yale University | MBA -Cornell University
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Dr. Sanna Palsule

Associate Professor, Ashoka University
Ph.D., M.Phil. - University of Cambridge | Former Senior Behavioral Scientist - Dalberg | B.Sc. - UCL

Ph.D., M.Phil. - University of Cambridge | Former Senior Behavioral Scientist - Dalberg | B.Sc. - UCL
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Dr. Ira Chatterjee

Assistant Professor, VU Amsterdam
Ph.D - Hanken School of Economics | MBA - IIFT

Ph.D - Hanken School of Economics | MBA - IIFT
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Dr. Gregory Dunn

Program Director, American University of Rome
Ph.D. - National University of Singapore | Former Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Ph.D. - National University of Singapore | Former Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
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Ronnie Screwvala

Co-Founder & Chairperson, upGrad
Co-founder - Swades Foundation | Founder - UTV Motion Pictures | One of TIME 100's '100 Most Influential People in the World'

Co-founder - Swades Foundation | Founder - UTV Motion Pictures | One of TIME 100's '100 Most Influential People in the World'
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Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha

Founding Dean, Indian School of Business
Former Partner - McKinsey & Co. | Co-Founder -Ashoka University | Founder - Harappa School of Leadership | PhD - University of Pennsylvania

Former Partner - McKinsey & Co. | Co-Founder -Ashoka University | Founder - Harappa School of Leadership | PhD - University of Pennsylvania
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CP Gurnani

Former MD and CEO, Tech Mahindra
Honored with HYSEA's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award | Chairman of IIM Nagpur's Board of Governors

Honored with HYSEA's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award | Chairman of IIM Nagpur's Board of Governors
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Naveen Tewari

Founder and CEO, InMobi
Founder and CEO - Glance | Board of Directors - Narayana Health, Anuva

Founder and CEO - Glance | Board of Directors - Narayana Health, Anuva
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Adil Zainulbhai

Former Chairman - McKinsey & Co., India
Chairman - Network18 | Board Member, ONDC | MBA - Harvard Business School

Chairman - Network18 | Board Member, ONDC | MBA - Harvard Business School
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Ipsita Dasgupta

MD - HP India, Bangladesh, & Sri Lanka
Former Country Director - Apple India | Former President, Strategy & New Ventures - Hotstar International, Sports Leagues | Former MD - Emerging Markets, Cisco

Former Country Director - Apple India | Former President, Strategy & New Ventures - Hotstar International, Sports Leagues | Former MD - Emerging Markets, Cisco
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Gautam Kumra

Chairman, McKinsey & Co. (Asia)
Governing Board Member - IIM Bodh Gaya | Founder & Board Member - IIT Delhi Endowment Board

Governing Board Member - IIM Bodh Gaya | Founder & Board Member - IIT Delhi Endowment Board
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Jaspreet Bindra

Former Chief Digital Officer, Mahindra
Founder and MD - The Tech Whisperer | Former Regional Director - Microsoft | MBA - IIFT

Founder and MD - The Tech Whisperer | Former Regional Director - Microsoft | MBA - IIFT
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Rajat Dhawan

Managing Partner, McKinsey & Co. (India)
Co-founder - Ashoka University | MBA - IIM Lucknow | B.Tech - IIT Kanpur

Co-founder - Ashoka University | MBA - IIM Lucknow | B.Tech - IIT Kanpur
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Amit Vasudeva

FS Tech & Ins Growth Lead - Accenture UKI
Former Regional Head - Infosys | Corporate Banker – Standard Chartered | Executive Education, Stanford B-School

Former Regional Head - Infosys | Corporate Banker – Standard Chartered | Executive Education, Stanford B-School
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DBA in Digital Leadership Syllabus

What will you Learn

Navigating the BASICs of Tomorrow

Mastering New Age Technologies

Blockchain Fundamentals and Applications
AI/ML in Business
CyberSecurity and its Applications
Internet of Things (IoT)
Cloud Computing Concepts and Applications
Contemporary and Future Technologies
Ethical Implications of Technology Adoption

Shaping the Future of Business

Building an Innovation Mindset
Critical Thinking for Innovation
Fundamentals of Design Thinking
Exploratory and Exploitative Innovation
Business Model Innovation
Developing Innovation Pipelines and Methodologies
Building a Culture of Innovation
Sustainable Innovation Strategies

Crafting Future-Ready Businesses

Introduction to Digital Strategy
Digital Transformation Frameworks
Conducting a Digital Transformation Audit
Benchmarking against Industry Standards
Selecting a Domain for Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
Talent Management for Digital Transformation
Evaluating and Selecting Digital Technologies

Mastering Agility and Resilience in the Digital Age

Digital-First Leadership
Emotional Intelligence and Digital Leadership
Leadership Styles and Adaptability
Building High-Performing Teams
Leading Diverse Digital Workforces
Adaptive Organizational Culture
Leading Through Change and Disruption
Complex Adaptive Systems and Change
Crisis Management and Resilience
Framework to Become an 4.0 Leader

Data-Driven and Bias-Proof Decision-Making

Evidence-Driven Decision Making
Analytical Techniques for Business Decisions
Evaluating Risks and Market Analysis Models
Integrating Storytelling for Data-Backed Decisions
Stakeholder Engagement Using Data
Biases and Bias-Mitigation Strategies in Decision Making
Ethical Decision making in the Digital Age
Building a Culture of Objective Decision Making

Elevate Your Influence

Crafting Your Executive Value Proposition
Personal Branding and Digital Presence
Building a Robust Digital Persona
Empathetic Communication in the Digital Age
Strategic Storytelling in Leadership
Negotiation Mastery for CXOs
Building and Evaluating Digital Thought Leadership
Developing Digital Thought Leadership Content
Ethical Considerations of Personal Branding and Executive Presence in the Digital Age

Doctoral Research Methods and Analysis

Introduction to Research
Identifying a Research Problem
Conducting a Literature Review
Formulating a Research Design
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Articulating Results and Conclusions

Learner Support and Services

How will upGrad support you?

Unparalleled academic assistance ensures a seamless research experience.

Thesis Supervision Support

Dedicated 1:1 Thesis Supervision from experts with extensive experience having extensive business and thesis supervision experience
Receive personalized feedback on all submissions from industry and academic experts
Student Support available all day for your convenience (24*7). For urgent queries, use the Call Back option on the platform

Doubt Resolution

20 + hours of doubt resolution sessions
100% expert verified responses to ensure quality learning
Regular live sessions to clarify concept-related doubts

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DBA in Digital Leadership Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Discover the program's varied outcomes, designed to broaden your professional horizons through scholarly and practical knowledge applications

Publish a Doctoral Dissertation

Publish a doctoral dissertation to signal your expertise in a domain

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Get a Chance to Become a Published Author

Leverage the findings of your research to publish a book

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Get a Chance to Build an Entrepreneurial Blueprint

Get a chance to build an entrepreneurial blueprint of your next venture

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Earn an Adjunct Faculty Appointment

Earn the Opportunity to Interview for an Adjunct Faculty Position at GGU

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Build a Digital Thought Leadership Portfolio

Enhance your digital leadership portfolio through publishing articles, spearheading engaging discussions, and more.

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GGU DBA in Digital Leadership Immersions

Global Immersion Program

The two immersive programs facilitate student engagement with industry stalwarts in prominent global innovation centers, fostering experiential learning and expansive networking opportunities.

Dubai / Singapore

Final immersion location will be shared closer to the Immersion date

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San Francisco

Research Colloquium

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GGU DBA In Digital Leadership Eligibility And Admissions

How to apply for DBA in Digital Leadership Program?

Unlock your future in 4 easy steps!

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience or a masters degree. Candidates with exceptional profiles may apply with less experience.

Complete the Application

Fill in details of your education, work-experience and submit your Statement of Purpose (SoP)

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Application Review

Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment

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Receive the Offer Letter

Shortlisted candidates are sent the Offer Letter

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Reserve your Seat

Pay a block amount to reserve your seat, pay the balance amount subsequently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Eligibility

1. Who is this program for?

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Digital Leadership program at Golden Gate University is designed for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This doctoral program focuses on combining business strategy with digital innovation and leadership skills to address contemporary challenges in technology-driven environments.

A minimum 3.0 GPA in their most recent degree program.
Admission of the following categories will be subject to the admission committee’s review of the applicant’s work experience and professional accomplishment:
1. Applicants who have earned less than 3.0 GPA in their most recent program;
2. Applicants who do not hold a Master’s degree must hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess a minimum of 10 years of work experience
Experience: Applicants with responsible managerial or professional work experience will be given preference. A professional resume is required.
Statement of Purpose: All applicants are mandated to share a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of approximately 500 words detailing the following:
1. What is your motivation to pursue the Golden Gate University DBA Program degree?
2. How do you think the Golden Gate University experience will benefit your career?
An admission panel will review applications and recommend applicants for admission to the GGU DBA Committee for approval.

A minimum 3.0 GPA in their most recent degree program.
Admission of the following categories will be subject to the admission committee’s review of the applicant’s work experience and professional accomplishment:
1. Applicants who have earned less than 3.0 GPA in their most recent program;
2. Applicants who do not hold a Master’s degree must hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess a minimum of 10 years of work experience
Experience: Applicants with responsible managerial or professional work experience will be given preference. A professional resume is required.
Statement of Purpose: All applicants are mandated to share a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of approximately 500 words detailing the following:
1. What is your motivation to pursue the Golden Gate University DBA Program degree?
2. How do you think the Golden Gate University experience will benefit your career?
An admission panel will review applications and recommend applicants for admission to the GGU DBA Committee for approval.

The admissions process is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Fill application form. Submit Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Step 2: Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment

Step 3: Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter

Step 4: Block your seat and complete the payment: Upon receiving the offer letter, reserve your seat by paying a block amount. Pay the balance amount subsequently

The admissions process is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Fill application form. Submit Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Step 2: Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment

Step 3: Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter

Step 4: Block your seat and complete the payment: Upon receiving the offer letter, reserve your seat by paying a block amount. Pay the balance amount subsequently

1. What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course

Upon completion of this program, graduates will earn the degree of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Digital Leadership from Golden Gate University.

You will need to spend 12-15+ hrs/week to get optimum results and learn. Overall, this program will be delivered through live lectures online scheduled in the IST Time Zone over the weekends.

The curriculum is developed by the best faculty members from Golden Gate University with special inputs from industry experts, which makes it extremely relevant to working professionals.

- Dedicated Student Support available

- You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform

- Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.

- Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. Your academic queries will be solved by the Faculty and TAs in 36-48 hours

- Dedicated Student Support available

- You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform

- Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. Your academic queries will be solved by the Faculty and TAs in 36-48 hours

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:

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.

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What is this course about?

Key Highlights

Program Overview

Why Choose the Doctor of Business Administration in Digital Leadership Program

Leadership Master Sessions

THRIVE Cast Videos

Week-long Immersions in Global Innovations Hub

Build Leadership Skills through STEER Coaching

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

Refer someone you know and receive cash reimbursements of up to
!*