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Doctor of Technology in Applied & Agentic AI from GGU

DTech in Applied & Agentic AI is a fully online professional doctorate, specialised in Agentic AI. It is WASC accredited & built for experienced AI practitioners seeking a doctoral credential.

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Why DTech?

Six things that matter to senior AI practitioners, and why the DTech is built around them.

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WASC accreditation

Golden Gate University has held WASC accreditation since 1959, and the degree is WES-recognized, facilitating academic recognition in many countries.

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Built around Agentic AI

The programme integrates Agentic AI across coursework and doctoral research, building expertise in designing, deploying, and managing autonomous AI systems in production.

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Your dissertation solves a real problem

You bring an enterprise AI challenge from your own organization. The outcome is publishable and immediately applicable.

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You don't leave your job to do it

A traditional AI PhD takes five to seven years full-time. The DTech is part-time and fully online.

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You leave with a governance framework

The AI Governance Practicum has you design a real compliance model for an agentic system, something your organisation can actually implement.

Curriculum

Advanced AI & Applied Systems

Doctoral Research & Dissertation

What the Credential Carries?

The DTech's authority comes from a specific combination of accreditation, institutional standing, and location. Here's what each piece means in practice.

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WASC Regional Accreditation

Golden Gate University has held WASC accreditation since 1959, and the degree is WES-recognized, facilitating academic recognition in many countries.

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WES Recognition

For professionals worldwide, WES recognition streamlines degree evaluation for immigration, and professional licensing.

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San Francisco AI Ecosystem

Golden Gate University is based in San Francisco, connecting learners with the Bay Area’s AI ecosystem and practitioners shaping the future of AI.

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Practitioner Faculty

Golden Gate University emphasizes faculty who actively work in industry. Instruction is grounded in governance, and real-world AI systems.

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Publication Pathway

DTech students gain co-authorship opportunities with faculty for applied AI research, with pathways to publish in leading AI and business journals.

Course Fees

27 Months
Program Fee
INR 14,00,000*
Inclusive of taxes

Inclusions

Flexible payment options
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