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DBA in HR Degree Online for United Arab Emirates Professionals
Lead the evolution of people strategy with United Arab Emirates’s leading online DBA in HRM. Gain research-driven insights to transform organizational performance.
- Learn advanced HR strategy, leadership, and organizational design
- Research mentorship from global faculty
- Dissertation focused on workplace innovation and talent development
- Fully online, designed for senior HR leaders
- Elevate your credibility as a human capital expert
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10M+ Learners
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87% Course Completion
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20M+ Learning hours/year
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Learn DBA in HR from the Best Instructors
Whom will you learn from?
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3 Instructors
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Dr. Victoria Palmisano
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Dr. Victoria M. Palmisano, PhD in Educational Leadership, MBA, and Masters in Legal Studies, specializes in small business management and Intellectual Property. She is Associate Professor at Edgewood University.
Dr. Victoria M. Palmisano, PhD in Educational Leadership, MBA, and Masters in Legal Studies, specializes in small business management and Intellectual Property. She is Associate Professor at Edgewood University.
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Dr. Mick Mcgee
Director, DBA Program-
Director, DBA. Served as a Military Officer for 24 years and has been in the teaching industry with GGU for 22 years now.
Director, DBA. Served as a Military Officer for 24 years and has been in the teaching industry with GGU for 22 years now.
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Dr. Venkatesh Sunkad
- Professor of Practice
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, USA. Dr. Venkatesh has extensive hands-on technical and management experience in IoT and Network Analytics.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, USA. Dr. Venkatesh has extensive hands-on technical and management experience in IoT and Network Analytics.
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) HR Success Stories
What Our Learners Have to Say
I am in love with upGrad
I have been immersed in GGU DBA with 142 day learning streak and two courses (DBA800 and DBA801). I would love the learning structure, content, live sessions and our student network. Please do not hesitate to join DBA to upgrade yourselves and enhance your network.
I have been immersed in GGU DBA with 142 day learning streak and two courses (DBA800 and DBA801). I would love the learning structure, content, live sessions and our student network. Please do not hesitate to join DBA to upgrade yourselves and enhance your network. Read More
Tuan
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Sea Logistics Customer Care Manager
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23 Years of Experience
Choosing upGrad has been a pivotal decision in my academic journey
Choosing upGrad as my educational partner for the Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) program at prestigious Golden Gate University (GGU) in California, inclusive of a scholarship, has been a pivotal decision in my academic journey. upGrad excelled in facilitating a smooth admission process, offering a flexible online learning platform tailored for working professionals, and organizing an invaluable on-campus immersion program in San Francisco. Their commitment extended to organizing insightful online sessions with industry veterans and professors, and providing unwavering support for both academic and non-academic queries. My experience with upGrad, marked by their dedication to enhancing access to quality education and ensuring student success, is commendable. I would recommend upGrad to professionals aiming to achieve their academic dreams without compromising their career commitments.
Choosing upGrad as my educational partner for the Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) program at prestigious Golden Gate University (GGU) in California, inclusive of a scholarship, has been a pivotal decision in my academic journey. upGrad excelled in facilitating a smooth admission process, offering a flexible online learning platform tailored for working professionals, and organizing an invaluable on-campus immersion program in San Francisco. Their commitment extended to organizing insightful online sessions with industry veterans and professors, and providing unwavering support for both academic and non-academic queries. My experience with upGrad, marked by their dedication to enhancing access to quality education and ensuring student success, is commendable. I would recommend upGrad to professionals aiming to achieve their academic dreams without compromising their career commitments. Read More
Ratheesh Venugopal
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Regional IT Program Manager
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18 Years of Experience
Good and pleasure learning experience
After graduation from EMBA program, I made my quick decision to participate in the DBA program. I have been working upGrad business team for several month to choose the DBA GGU program. Joining DBA GGU would help me to continue my lifelong learning, enable me to become more influencing business leader as well as grow my career and professionalism level. After 2 months of participating in the program and working with upGrad team, I find that the program is well organized and I received a great deals of support from upGrad team both in Vietnam and India. I am now in good and pleasure learning progress with learning platform as well as the support from the upGrad team. Thank you so much for that and hope to have continued supports from upGrad in the time to come.
After graduation from EMBA program, I made my quick decision to participate in the DBA program. I have been working upGrad business team for several month to choose the DBA GGU program. Joining DBA GGU would help me to continue my lifelong learning, enable me to become more influencing business leader as well as grow my career and professionalism level. After 2 months of participating in the program and working with upGrad team, I find that the program is well organized and I received a great deals of support from upGrad team both in Vietnam and India. I am now in good and pleasure learning progress with learning platform as well as the support from the upGrad team. Thank you so much for that and hope to have continued supports from upGrad in the time to come. Read More
Do Xuan Hung
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AGM Finance
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28 Years of Experience
A flexible and accessible learning journey
As a Nurse Administrator and Math Professor with a demanding schedule, pursuing a DBA seemed like an insurmountable challenge. Thankfully, the online platform provided a flexible and accessible solution. The ability to engage in coursework from anywhere, at any time, allowed me to seamlessly integrate my studies into my busy life. The platform's resources, coupled with the support of the online community, empowered me to balance my professional responsibilities while advancing my education. It's a testament to the transformative impact of online learning in making ambitious career goals achievable amidst a hectic lifestyle.
As a Nurse Administrator and Math Professor with a demanding schedule, pursuing a DBA seemed like an insurmountable challenge. Thankfully, the online platform provided a flexible and accessible solution. The ability to engage in coursework from anywhere, at any time, allowed me to seamlessly integrate my studies into my busy life. The platform's resources, coupled with the support of the online community, empowered me to balance my professional responsibilities while advancing my education. It's a testament to the transformative impact of online learning in making ambitious career goals achievable amidst a hectic lifestyle. Read More
Jaime A. Leongson
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Math Professor/ Nurse Administrator
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30 Years of Experience
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