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MBA to DBA Pathway

Step into senior leadership with a pathway designed for experienced professionals ready to drive meaningful change. Start with an MBA to master core business disciplines, then advance into a research-driven DBA to solve real-world challenges and shape industry practices.This powerful combination builds strategic insight, sharpens decision-making, and positions you as a credible leader capable of influencing complex business decisions with lasting impact.

Type

Master’s and Doctorate Degree
Start Date

September 30, 2025
Duration

40 Months

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Optional Campus Immersion: Travel to San Francisco and learn with peers

MBA to DBA Pathway – Dual Degree from Golden Gate University

Course Snapshot

WASC
Accreditation
90
Credits
40 months
Duration

Designed for working professionals
Features case studies and projects to prepare professionals for real-world business challenges
Option to select a focus area from the five concentrations available
Global on-campus immersion in San Francisco
Simulations from Harvard Business Publishing Education

MBA to DBA Pathway Key Highlights

What is This Course About?

Program Benefits

Optional on-campus immersion in San Francisco, USA
Live & interactive sessions
Tailor your learning with focused specializations designed to deepen your expertise
Dissertation workshops
Concentration selection workshops
Qualifying exam training workshops
English subtitles available for recorded content
Golden Gate University alumni status
Join GGU's 70,000+ alumni network
24x7 student support

Who Is This Program For?

Working professionals aiming to transition into C-suite roles or senior managers seeking to become domain experts and add credibility to their profile or move into consulting.

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any specialization

Academic/Career Support

1-1 Career Coaching
Just-in-time Mock Interviews
1:1 Thesis supervisor calls
Pit stop sessions for query resolution and networking

Student Support

A dedicated program coordinator
24 x 7 Support augmented with chatbot or email at studentsupport@upgrad.com
Centralized WhatsApp channels for queries

Find the right concentration that aligns with your career path

Finance
Business Analytics
Leadership
Marketing
General

Why Pursue a MBA to DBA Pathway Program?

Comprehensive Leadership Development: Combines practical managerial skills (MBA) with strategic, research-driven decision-making (DBA) for holistic leadership.
Career Acceleration: Equips professionals for senior executive, consulting, and academic roles with a strong edge in both practice and theory.
Stronger Business Impact: Enhances your ability to solve complex, real-world problems using advanced business research and data-driven strategies.
Global Recognition & Versatility: Dual credentials from reputed institutions improve global mobility and credibility across industries.
Time & Cost Efficiency: Complete both degrees in just 40 months, saving around 10 months compared to pursuing them separately, while benefiting from significant cost advantages through one streamlined program.

Your International Credentials, Recognized Globally

WES Recognised DBA from Golden Gate University

The GGU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is officially recognized by World Education Services (WES). This distinction affirms the program’s credibility and positions it as a gateway to global career opportunities.

Whether it is about excelling in your current job or seeking overseas opportunities, GGU DBA shall catapult you to higher orbits across continents.
Go beyond your job - Consult for businesses | Author books | Be a guest lecturer | Speak at conferences - Anywhere across the globe!

MBA to DBA Pathway Degree Certificate

Earn Valuable Credentials & Recognition

Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from Golden Gate University.

Master of Business Administration

On successful completion of the program, graduates become a part of a 120+ year education heritage with all the benefits that accompany a Master of Business Administration from the #1 ranked university for working professionals.

A degree from a pioneering university based in the innovation capital of the world
Full alumni status from Golden Gate University
Join a 70,000+ network of NASA astronauts, mayors, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs

*This image is a sample degree from Golden Gate University, awarded to eligible students upon successful completion of the program. Please contact the admissions team to learn more.

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Doctor of Business Administration

On successful completion of the program, graduates attain the coveted Dr. title and become a part of a 120+ year education heritage with all the benefits that accompany a Doctor of Business Administration from the #1 ranked university for working professionals.

A degree from a pioneering university based in the innovation capital of the world
Full alumni status from Golden Gate University
Join a 70,000+ network of NASA astronauts, mayors, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs

*This image is a sample degree from Golden Gate University, awarded to eligible students upon successful completion of the program. Please contact the admissions team to learn more.

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About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University brings the energy and opportunity of San Francisco to its learners by connecting them with a thriving network of industry leaders, groundbreaking companies, and diverse career pathways. As a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the University demonstrates its commitment to quality standards in business education. With more than 80% of its faculty comprising scholar-practitioners, GGU draws on over 120 years of academic heritage to deliver research-focused programs that provide professionals with flexible, top-ranked education designed for career advancement.

*Membership in the AACSB Business Education Alliance does not imply accreditation

MBA to DBA Pathway

Curriculum

Achieve your MBA and doctorate in one seamless, efficient learning journey with this curriculum

1:1 Thesis Supervision

90 Credits in total

BUS 202: Fundamentals of Business

3 Units

This course provides a foundational understanding of economics and business finance. It covers market dynamics, macroeconomic principles and key financial decision-making tools such as capital budgeting and time value of money. Learners apply concepts through projects and case studies to build practical skills.

LEAD 300: Management and Leadership

3 Units

Introduces management and leadership theory and knowledge. Develops analytical and decision-making skills and organizational knowledge. Explores basic concepts of management and leadership and how organizational context impacts managerial and leadership actions.

MKT 300: Marketing Management

3 Units

Focuses on marketing management and problem solving. Topics include methods for managing product positioning, pricing, distribution, and external communications. Students will learn about customer behavior, demand determination, and marketing research. They will be exposed to marketing in a variety of contexts, such as for-profit, nonprofit, Internet, and the global context.

MSBA 300: Foundations of Business Analytics

3 Units

Students will learn the principles, terminology, organizational roles, and application of data analytics in the business, along with the principles and challenges of data strategy and management. They will be introduced to the multi-faceted toolkit of data analytics tools, which will be presented in more detail via the curriculum. Time will be spent understanding the CRISP-DM methodology for developing usable analytics and the implications of the Internet of Things.

FI 300: Corporate Finance

3 Units

Introduces the concept of financial analysis in management decision making. Explores the financial techniques in analyzing business health, risks and returns, and capital investment decisions. Introduces valuation models and their roles in financial and business decisions.

MBA 323: Information Technology

3 Units

Introduces the managerial aspects of information technology in business organizations, including governance models for business and management of technology assets. Analyzes how information technology can help improve the productivity and efficiency of different functions within an organization to enhance performance. Examines emerging technology trends. Explores the use of information for improved decision-making and discusses the security challenges, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums facing managers in the digital enterprise.

OP 300: Operations and Supply Chain Management

3 Units

Explores operations management and its role in the broader supply chain management (OPSCM) concept in producing and delivering the firm’s products and services, with the emphasis on how OPSCM supports the firm’s core competencies and contributes to the achievement of its strategic objectives. Investigate how OPSCM processes are integrated through systems management to achieve internal and external optimization.

MGT 345: Context of Business

3 Units

Provides the framework for understanding the critical impact of the international, legal, political, social, environmental and cultural roles played by the business enterprise in conducting its business. Focuses on the obligations of the individual managers and the corporation as a whole.

MBA 311: Strategic Analysis and Design

3 Units

Introduces strategic analysis and design techniques from an integrated perspective. Addresses the roles that functions within an organization play in strategy formulation and implementation. Students will perform analysis and develop a strategy in response to an external and internal business environment. Examines the implications of strategy on the outcome of business entities.

LEAD 303: Teamwork in Organizations

3 Units

This hands-on course develops skills needed to be a successful team member and team leader. Students learn and apply the tools and techniques necessary to design, establish, and maintain high performing teams within organizations.

MBA 350: Business Planning

3 Units

Develops the skills needed to create effective strategic business plans that integrate all functional aspects of a business entity. Students will practice multiple strategy development and implementation exercises that address business issues with increasing complexity.

Concentrations (Choose Any 1)

12 Units

Marketing
Adaptive Leadership
Business Analytics
General Management
Finance

Doctor of Business Administration Bridge

4 Units

This course is designed to ensure student success and demonstrate capacity to achieve doctoral learning outcomes in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program. It provides a blend of engaging lectures, review sessions, and practice tests. At the end of the course, students will be able to synthesize, create, evaluate, and apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to complex, real-world business scenarios. Topics include advanced financial decision-making and valuation, strategic marketing frameworks, data-driven decision-making and analytical tools, and transformational leadership principles.

DBA 800: Doctoral Writing and Research Methods

4 Units

The course facilitates the student’s development of writing and research skills that meet the doctoral program’s writing style standards. This style consists of direct, economical, precise expository prose, written to the standard of a publishable doctoral dissertation and professional publication. This course uses a combination of recorded lecture videos, graded writing/editing assessments, and online class activities to develop the writing skills necessary to undertake doctoral-level writing and ethical research.

DBA 801: Quantitative Research Methods

4 Units

Topics include survey design; experimental design; statistical analysis of survey and experimental data; multivariate statistical analysis, including analysis of variance, multiple regression, the general linear model, factor analysis, and other methods; time series analysis; and other topics. Students will learn how to interpret the statistical results contained in scholarly papers and articles. Students will learn how to apply these methods using statistical software through hands-on analysis of research data sets.

DBA 802: Qualitative Research Methods

4 Units

Examines contemporary approaches to qualitative analysis in business. Students will learn about and practice using such qualitative research techniques as open-ended interviewing, focus groups and the case study approach. Other topics include the use of qualitative research software, the philosophic foundations of knowledge and the effective display of data. For Global DBA program.

DBA 890: Topic Proposal

8 Units

This course provides the student the opportunity to complete a doctoral dissertation research topic that contributes to the body of knowledge in one’s field. The dissertation topic proposal includes the topic, the context in which it will be examined, why the topic is interesting and/or important (e.g., expected contribution to knowledge), and the literature review (with a list of references).

DBA 890: Research Proposal & Defence

8 Units

This course provides the student with the opportunity to complete and present a doctoral dissertation research proposal defense. Students work with a mentor/dissertation chair to present the first three chapters of their dissertation: the introduction, literature review, and research design and methodology.

DBA 891A: Final Dissertation

8 Units

This course provides the student the opportunity to complete a doctoral dissertation research which contributes to the body of knowledge in one’s field. Upon approval of the proposal defense, the student continues to complete scholarly research on their dissertation and work with their mentor/dissertation chair to carefully consider conclusions based upon the research results and analyses and which are consistent with the introduction.

Concentration Courses

Customize Your Learning

Flexibility to choose a single track or a combination of topics from the listed concentrations that allow you to have exposure in inter-related business fields

5 Specialisations

9 Credits

Finance

9 Credits
3 months

Topics

Financial Reporting and Analysis
Business Valuation
Investments

Business Analytics

9 Credits
3 months

Topics

Business Intelligence
Enterprise Performance Management & Metrics
Web & Social Network Analytics

Marketing

9 Credits
3 months

Topics

Integrated Marketing Communication
Market Research
Digital Marketing and E-commerce

Adaptive Leadership

9 Credits
3 months

Topics

Personal Leadership
Leading Complex Change
Adaptive Decision Making

General

9 Credits
3 months

Topics

Choose a total of 3 courses from any of the 4 concentrations.

MBA to DBA Pathway Program Instructors

Whom Will You Learn From?

12 Instructors

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. Read More

Dr. Judith Lee

Professor & Director, Academic Innovation
Judy has developed and taught Master of Science degrees in IT Management, Project Management, and Business Analytics.

Judy has developed and taught Master of Science degrees in IT Management, Project Management, and Business Analytics. Read More

Dr. Joaquin "Jay" Gonzalez

Professor
Public and Urban Affairs Professor, Practitioner, and Author.

Public and Urban Affairs Professor, Practitioner, and Author. Read More

Dr. Anita Manohar

Associate Professor
Associate Professor & Department Chair for Finance and Economics at Golden Gate University.

Associate Professor & Department Chair for Finance and Economics at Golden Gate University. Read More

Robert Shoffner

Director of MBA Programs
Robert Shoffner is a Director of MBA Programs/Lecturer / Director Entrepreneurship Program- Golden Gate University.

Robert Shoffner is a Director of MBA Programs/Lecturer / Director Entrepreneurship Program- Golden Gate University. Read More

Bruce Magid

Bruce Magid is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Golden Gate University

Bruce Magid is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Golden Gate University Read More

Bruce Wasserman

Sr. Adjunct Professor
Experienced Educator | 20+ Years at PacBell (Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning) | 12 Years Teaching at CSU East Bay | Current Graduate Instructor at GGU

Experienced Educator | 20+ Years at PacBell (Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning) | 12 Years Teaching at CSU East Bay | Current Graduate Instructor at GGU Read More

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Rao Mikkilineni

Adjunct Professor
Teaches Analytics, Intelligence, Security & Privacy | 40+ Years in Information Security (AT&T, Fujitsu) | 5 Patents | Published Author | Turing Centenary Conference Presenter

Teaches Analytics, Intelligence, Security & Privacy | 40+ Years in Information Security (AT&T, Fujitsu) | 5 Patents | Published Author | Turing Centenary Conference Presenter Read More

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Peter Lou

Sr. Adjunct Professor
24+ Years at Wells Fargo Bank | Leadership in Financial Analytics & Risk Management | Finance & Analytics Professor at Golden Gate University

24+ Years at Wells Fargo Bank | Leadership in Financial Analytics & Risk Management | Finance & Analytics Professor at Golden Gate University Read More

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Manish Arora

Adjunct Professor
Managing Partner, Oakpeak Equity Partners | Expertise in Strategic Management, Business Development, Financial Analysis | Former Analyst at Marlin Equity Partners | Tech Acquisition Leader at Intel | MBA (Georgetown), MS in Computer Science (University of Oregon), BA in Mathematics

Managing Partner, Oakpeak Equity Partners | Expertise in Strategic Management, Business Development, Financial Analysis | Former Analyst at Marlin Equity Partners | Tech Acquisition Leader at Intel | MBA (Georgetown), MS in Computer Science (University of Oregon), BA in Mathematics Read More

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Thomas Cushing

Adjunct Professor
Professor at GGU since 1995 | Founder of Cushing Group Recruiters | Specializes in Tech & Engineering Talent Recruitment

Professor at GGU since 1995 | Founder of Cushing Group Recruiters | Specializes in Tech & Engineering Talent Recruitment Read More

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Sue Ann Hirschberg

Director, Marketing Program
Director, Marketing Program at GGU | BA in Psychology (George Washington University) | MBA (Golden Gate University) | 20+ Years in Marketing Strategy for Fortune 500 Companies & Startups

Director, Marketing Program at GGU | BA in Psychology (George Washington University) | MBA (Golden Gate University) | 20+ Years in Marketing Strategy for Fortune 500 Companies & Startups Read More

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Program Fees (90 credits): USD 20,000

The mentioned fee includes a scholarship of up to 80% on the on-campus tuition.

Affordable, flexible, and designed just for you!

Flexible Payment Plans Tailored for You

The tuition fee for US learners is USD 45,780. Students outside the U.S. benefit from a scholarship of up to 70% once admitted. This fee can be paid as you progress through the program—with a caution deposit and then 15 monthly installments of approximately IDR 6800000* each. Alternatively, you can also choose to pay the fees upfront (via credit or debit card) and receive an additional 10% fee waiver.

*Disclaimer: Adjustments might apply due to exchange rate changes.

Global Leadership Scholarships Offered by

Golden Gate University and upGrad

Learn more about successful career transitions in this program

70%
Scholarships on Program Fee
5,000
Students to be Offered Scholarships
$100 Million
Scholarships by GGU and upGrad
Screening
Based on Merit

"GGU’s association with upGrad extends our mission of providing high quality education for working professionals who aspire to change or advance their careers. We’re eager to welcome students from around the world to our innovative, practice-based programs. Our mission is to ensure that access to a GGU education is affordable and accessible to students everywhere. This partnership provides students with unique scholarship opportunities to earn an advanced degree from their home countries."

Bruce Magid

Provost, Golden Gate University, San Francisco.

The scholarship helps motivated students gain industry-relevant knowledge and transferable skills that employers want. Online + hybrid education is the real answer for working professionals who want to advance their careers with a degree from a San Francisco-based university.

Ronnie Screwvala

Chairperson and co-Founder, upGrad

How to Apply for this Pathway MBA & DBA Program?

Eligibility & Admissions

There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which are detailed below:

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any specialization

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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MBA Projects

Learn by Doing

Cultivate exceptional business skills and expand your horizons by working on real-life, hands-on projects and assignments curated by the GGU faculty

15+ Projects

Technology Evaluation
Strategic IT Planning
ROI Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Eligibility

1. What is the minimum eligibility for this program?

Bachelor’s degree in any specialization

2. How do I become eligible for the scholarship? What is the application process?

The scholarship is rolled out based on academic and professional achievements. Once the application form is submitted with these details, the admissions committee reviews the same. If you are admitted into the program, the scholarship that you are eligible for will be mentioned on the offer letter. Please note that admission is provisional until successful verification of supporting documents and completing the payment formalities

1. What are the career opportunities available after completing the program?

Completing these programs from GGU can lead to career opportunities in corporate leadership, academia, consulting, entrepreneurship, research, the public sector, and more. It will offer high-level strategic and operational advice to businesses, backed by deep industry knowledge and analytical skills.

2. What is the admission process?

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

Step 1: Complete Application Fill in details of your education, work-experience and submit your Statement of Purpose
Step 2: Application Review Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment
Step 3: Receive the Offer Letter Shortlisted candidates are sent the Offer Letter
Step 4: Reserve Your Seat Pay a block amount to reserve your seat, pay the balance amount subsequently

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

Step 1: Complete Application Fill in details of your education, work-experience and submit your Statement of Purpose
Step 2: Application Review Admission panel reviews the SOP and candidate profile to assess fitment
Step 3: Receive the Offer Letter Shortlisted candidates are sent the Offer Letter
Step 4: Reserve Your Seat Pay a block amount to reserve your seat, pay the balance amount subsequently

3. What kind of certification will I get after completion of this program?

Post successful completion of this program, you will be awarded an MBA & DBA degree from Golden Gate University

4. How will I receive my Diploma/Certificate?

DIGITAL DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE

Golden Gate University (GGU) offers certified electronic diplomas and certificates, known as CeDiploma or CeCertificate, featuring a unique 12-digit Certified Electronic Document Identifier (CeDID). Unlike traditional transcripts, graduates may share these digital diplomas an unlimited number of times due to the unique CeDID and validation services. Graduates may also print copies of their electronic diploma, to use when an official diploma or certificate is not required. Each CeDiploma and CeCertificate is highly secure, digitally signed, and encrypted, ensuring validation by employers, licensing agencies, and other entities that need to verify a graduate's authenticity.

OFFICIAL HARDCOPY DIPLOMA

The learners will also receive a Golden Gate University’s Official Hardcopy of the diploma upon graduation. This hardcopy diploma does not include a serial number because it is not an “official” academic record as aligned with standard practice in U.S. universities. The hardcopy is only meant for display.

NOTARIZED DIPLOMA

If a learner requires, a notarized diploma can also be issued to them. This hardcopy of the diploma would have a notarized letter stapled to it. These are typically necessary only for students from European Union countries to obtain the Apostille from the California Secretary of State. There is more information available at https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/request-apostille and here https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/apostille-faqs/.

DIGITAL DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE

OFFICIAL HARDCOPY DIPLOMA

NOTARIZED DIPLOMA

1. What is the refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program within the duration mentioned on the Offer Letter, 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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MBA to DBA Pathway

MBA to DBA Pathway – Dual Degree from Golden Gate University

Course Snapshot

MBA to DBA Pathway Key Highlights

What is This Course About?

Program Benefits

Who Is This Program For?

Minimum Eligibility

Academic/Career Support

Student Support

Find the right concentration that aligns with your career path

Why Pursue a MBA to DBA Pathway Program?

Your International Credentials, Recognized Globally

WES Recognised DBA from Golden Gate University

MBA to DBA Pathway Degree Certificate

Earn Valuable Credentials & Recognition

Master of Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration

About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University Alumni Work at

MBA to DBA Pathway

Curriculum

BUS 202: Fundamentals of Business

LEAD 300: Management and Leadership

MKT 300: Marketing Management

MSBA 300: Foundations of Business Analytics

FI 300: Corporate Finance

MBA 323: Information Technology

OP 300: Operations and Supply Chain Management

MGT 345: Context of Business

MBA 311: Strategic Analysis and Design

LEAD 303: Teamwork in Organizations

MBA 350: Business Planning

Concentrations (Choose Any 1)

Doctor of Business Administration Bridge

DBA 800: Doctoral Writing and Research Methods

DBA 801: Quantitative Research Methods

DBA 802: Qualitative Research Methods

DBA 890: Topic Proposal

DBA 890: Research Proposal & Defence

DBA 891A: Final Dissertation

Concentration Courses

Customize Your Learning

Finance

Topics

Business Analytics

Topics

Marketing

Topics

Adaptive Leadership

Topics

General

Topics

MBA to DBA Pathway Program Instructors

Whom Will You Learn From?

Dr. Mick Mcgee

Dr. Judith Lee

Dr. Joaquin "Jay" Gonzalez

Dr. Anita Manohar

Robert Shoffner

Bruce Magid

Bruce Wasserman

Rao Mikkilineni

Peter Lou

Manish Arora

Thomas Cushing

Sue Ann Hirschberg

Explore Our Learning Platform

Learner Support and Services

How Will upGrad Support You?

Learning Support

Doubt Resolution

Industry Mentors

Student Support

Q&A Forum

Expert Feedback

Program Fees (90 credits): USD 20,000

Affordable, flexible, and designed just for you!

Flexible Payment Plans Tailored for You

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