The Ed D isn't just for those in traditional education roles. It's a highly practical program, ideal for professionals in many different organisations, as well as educational leadership.
This program can be completed in just 24 months, focusing on real-world applications rather than theory. It covers vital areas like leadership and education, policy development and market forces that are essential in driving innovation and change. One of the key advantages of the program is its structure. Rather than having large end of course assessments, the program is built on micro assessments and progressively builds your grades over the two years by the time you begin your thesis. You'll already have 2/3 of your grades completed. This makes the entire process far more manageable compared to a PhD, where you will, for money, find yourself lost along with research projects. In the end, each assessment builds towards your thesis, so you're constantly working towards it.
DBA in Emerging Technologies Learner, Golden Gate University
If I compare myself to what I know now to what I knew, I have actually picked up a lot. And I feel like I can have conversations with people I consider experts in the field, and I can definitely hold my own with them.
So, what specific skills have I learned? A lot of concepts about the background of technology, and I am able to kind of understand the concerns, the benefits, and the business cases. I think one of the things we as working professionals bring here is our experience, and we’re able to apply this in the context of this knowledge. I have learnt machine learning and deep learning and how to apply this to sort business problems and get business benefits. The online thing was a bonus for me because when you're a working professional and have a family, and when you have a young daughter, you know it's very important for me to spend as much time as I can with them. And obviously, work is very demanding. So being able to do this on the weekends was great. I am getting to do my chores during the day and then do my study during the evenings.
I'm a lawyer at Bourgeron Clifford, a top 10 personal injury law firm in Canada.
My interests lie at the intersection of business, law, and technology. Through upGrad, I'm able to get access to Golden Gate University's DBA program, where all three of those subjects are at front and center. I was looking for a program that could build on something with a higher level skill set than what I currently have, and something that pushes me to learn to implement new academic theories at work, something that's accessible, and something that's affordable. Three things that stand out about upGrad to me are, one, they're weekly live lectures and seminars that help you understand the practicality of topics you learn in theory. Number two, upGrad buddies that push your boundaries to complete the course, submit assignments on time, and do everything together. Third, the career mentors in your field of study periodically share great tips with you that you'd never have anywhere else. The program has allowed me to continue working while attending school and has allowed me to seek my next academic challenge and to immerse myself in doctoral-level business education.
When I went for this, I could see that there was that level of dedication and commitment by the university in wanting to ensure that the students would be achieving the necessary education level that they need in sitting and reading for their doctoral degree in itself.
Now, as a knowledge hound, this is something that is important to me, the validity and the validation. But over and above that, I would say that the touch points that have been created by upGrad and GGU for the learner have been very good, a very well laid out student portal. Everything is in sequence of what we need to do, the instructions are clear, and In addition to all of that, there are also live sessions where we actually have lessons to contextualize, to formalize the online learning that we are doing on, you know, our own time. And yes, they are responsive. They don't leave us hanging, which helps with the learning experience.
You are provided with live interaction sessions on topics covered every week...
I was doing my degree in association with upGrad Campus and hence from the beginning, I had this support in terms of knowledge and placement guidance. The course really helped me gain knowledge and become better at my skills and the exposure placement team gave me also was commendable. I got a chance to appear for Microsoft which I know I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. However, I couldn't clear the final round. Here also, the team came in my support and prepared me even more for upcoming placements. Within no time, I got placed in another company. Such kind of guidance helps us freshers make a mark in the corporate world. Thanks upGrad Campus for all the support!
Adjunct Instructor at Cal State Fullerton University Extended Education
We teach you curiosity, problem solving and resilience to deal with the world.
As I shared my PhD experience with the Upgrad DBA candidates, even though we don't see each other, I feel the collective yearning for something great from all the students, and it somehow was expressed through only a few interactions with the learners. I truly feel that Upgrad students are using the opportunity to define who they are, and what they want to be.
Professor of Practice and Dissertation Chair at Golden Gate University
Embrace the privilege of taking the time to expand your knowledge so extensively and be proud of your accomplishment!
Realizing the diversity of students in terms of nationalities, professions, aspirations, and so forth amazes me with every new cohort I am assigned to!
College Instructor, College Professor, Business Owner & DBA Learner | Canada
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CEO, European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery | Ireland
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