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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

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Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management

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NEW COURSE

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 Degree
  • Start Date
    December 31, 2024
  • Duration
    36 Months
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  • WASC Accreditation, WES Equivalency

Introduction

Course Snapshot

  • 3-year

    hybrid program

  • 2 immersions

    in the top cities of the world

  • WASC

    Accredited

  • Empowers you to design and execute agile digital strategies that ensure sustained competitiveness for your firm
  • Fosters expertise and innovation to drive professional growth
  • Crafted to cultivate your digital thought leadership and personal brand, enabling you to exert influence
  • Focus on contemporary strategic landscape
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Key Highlights

What is This Course About?

Program Benefits

  • Two one-week, in-person global immersion weeks
  • Online synchronous learning format
  • Master sessions by top industry experts, trailblazers or CXOs
  • Hands-on, research skills-focused workshops to equip learner to build dissertations effectively
  • WES Recognised Program
  • Golden Gate University alumni status
  • Join GGU's 70,000+ alumni network
  • 24x7 student support

Who Is This Program For?

  • Senior-level professionals: VPs, SVPs, Directors, and senior product managers seeking to address industry challenges through in-depth research and innovative solutions
  • CXOs: Leaders in core business functions aiming to drive business transformation through technology and digital leadership
  • Entrepreneurs: Founders of product or service-based startups looking to enhance workforce productivity and innovate their business models using digital technologies

Minimum Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience or a Master's degree

Academic/Career Support

  • Dedicated forum for direct doubt resolution with the course professors
  • Timely doubt resolution by academic and industry experts
  • Regular live sessions to clarify concept-related doubts

Student Support

  • A dedicated program coordinator
  • 24/7 support to answer all your queries! intstudentsupport@upgrad.com
  • Centralised Whatsapp channels for queries

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.

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Why is being

WES Recognized Important?

Golden Gate University DBA receives Global Acceptance.

The GGU DBA is a globally acknowledged and recognized program which is validated by the doctorate equivalency awarded by WES.

  • 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!
DBA in Digital Leadership Degree

Earn Valuable Credentials & Recognition

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

About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ensuring quality standards in business education. Ranked #1 for working professionals by Washington Monthly, GGU leverages over 120 years of experience to offer a research-focused program that provides professionals with a flexible, top-ranked education designed for career advancement.

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

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DBA in Digital Leadership Program Instructors

Whom Will You Learn From?

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    9 Professors of Practice
  • 10 Industry Experts
GGU DBA in Digital Leadership Curriculum

Curriculum

The DBA in Digital Leadership requires completion of 8 credits in the foundation courses, 20 credits in the concentration courses and 28 credits in dissertation, for a total of 56 credits.

250+ Hours of Live Sessions
56 Credits
20+ Hours of Master Sessions

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

     

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

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.

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Program Fees: USD 65,800

($1,175 cost per credit for 56 credits)*

*Scholarships of up to 60% for 5,000 applicants

Global Leadership Scholarships Offered by

Golden Gate University and upGrad

Learn more about successful career transitions in this program

  • 5,000

    Students to be Offered Scholarships

  • $100 Million

    Scholarships by GGU and upGrad

  • Screening

    Based on Merit

GGU DBA In Digital Leadership Eligibility And Admissions

How to Apply for DBA in Digital Leadership Program?

Unlock your future in 4 easy steps!

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Eligibility

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

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*More details under the referral policy under Support Section

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What Our Learners Say

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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  • 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.
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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

 

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

- 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

 
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Earning a DBA from GGU can lead to career opportunities in corporate leadership, academia, consulting, entrepreneurship, research, the public sector, and more.
Earning a DBA from GGU can lead to career opportunities in corporate leadership, academia, consulting, entrepreneurship, research, the public sector, and more.
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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 an 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

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 an 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/

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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:

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.

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 upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. If you intend to pursue a post graduate or doctorate degree upon completion of this course or apply for employment which requires specific credits, we advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this degree for your academic and/or professional requirements before enrolling.