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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
Start Date

September 30, 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
Dr.'s
Title

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

Key Highlights

What is This Course About?

Program Benefits

Online synchronous learning format
Two one-week, in-person global immersion weeks
Join GGU's 70,000+ alumni network
WES Recognised Program
Master sessions by top industry experts, trailblazers or CXOs
Hands-on, research skills-focused workshops to equip learner to build dissertations effectively
Gain a Dr. title post completion of the program

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

Bachelors Degree with 10+ years of work experience or a Masters 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.

Leadership Master Sessions

Access to master sessions with top industry experts, trailblazers, CXO's, and policymakers

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THRIVE Cast Videos

Chronicle your personal and professional leadership journey through engaging THRIVE cast videos

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Week-long Immersions in Global Innovations Hub

Network with like-minded peers, coming from diverse industries and experience levels

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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

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The online Doctor of Business Administration degree from GGU is a globally acknowledged and recognized program validated by the doctorate equivalency awarded by WES.

*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 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

DBA in Digital Leadership Program Instructors

Whom Will You Learn From?

9 Professors of Practice
10 Industry Experts

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Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishnan

Professor, Golden Gate University
DBA, University of Florida - Warrington College of Business | MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

DBA, University of Florida - Warrington College of Business | MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
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Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha

Founding Dean, Indian School of Business
Former Partner - McKinsey & Co. | Co-Founder -Ashoka University | Founder - Harappa School of Leadership | PhD - University of Pennsylvania

Former Partner - McKinsey & Co. | Co-Founder -Ashoka University | Founder - Harappa School of Leadership | PhD - University of Pennsylvania
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Dr. Kamini Gupta

Lecturer, King's College London
Ph.D. - London Business School | MBA - IIM Lucknow

Ph.D. - London Business School | MBA - IIM Lucknow
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Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal

Founder, Eduserve Global Associates
Former Vice Chancellor - Bennett University | Former Vice Chancellor - NIIT University | Ph.D. University of Washington

Former Vice Chancellor - Bennett University | Former Vice Chancellor - NIIT University | Ph.D. University of Washington
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Dr Vinay Singh

Lead Data Scientist, SAIC
Adjunct Associate Faculty - Columbia University | Ph.D. - Yale University | MBA -Cornell University

Adjunct Associate Faculty - Columbia University | Ph.D. - Yale University | MBA -Cornell University
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Dr. Sanna Palsule

Associate Professor, Ashoka University
Ph.D., M.Phil. - University of Cambridge | Former Senior Behavioral Scientist - Dalberg | B.Sc. - UCL

Ph.D., M.Phil. - University of Cambridge | Former Senior Behavioral Scientist - Dalberg | B.Sc. - UCL
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Dr. Ira Chatterjee

Assistant Professor, VU Amsterdam
Ph.D - Hanken School of Economics | MBA - IIFT

Ph.D - Hanken School of Economics | MBA - IIFT
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Dr. Gregory Dunn

Program Director, American University of Rome
Ph.D. - National University of Singapore | Former Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Ph.D. - National University of Singapore | Former Assistant Professor - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
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Dr. Garrick Hileman

London School of Economics, PhD
International Institute of Management Development (IMD), MBA | Former Research Associate, University of Cambridge

International Institute of Management Development (IMD), MBA | Former Research Associate, University of Cambridge
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Ronnie Screwvala

Co-Founder & Chairperson, upGrad
Co-founder - Swades Foundation | Founder - UTV Motion Pictures | One of TIME 100's '100 Most Influential People in the World'

Co-founder - Swades Foundation | Founder - UTV Motion Pictures | One of TIME 100's '100 Most Influential People in the World'
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CP Gurnani

Former MD and CEO, Tech Mahindra
Honored with HYSEA's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award | Chairman of IIM Nagpur's Board of Governors

Honored with HYSEA's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award | Chairman of IIM Nagpur's Board of Governors
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Naveen Tewari

Founder and CEO, InMobi
Founder and CEO - Glance | Board of Directors - Narayana Health, Anuva

Founder and CEO - Glance | Board of Directors - Narayana Health, Anuva
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Adil Zainulbhai

Former Chairman - McKinsey & Co., India
Chairman - Network18 | Board Member, ONDC | MBA - Harvard Business School

Chairman - Network18 | Board Member, ONDC | MBA - Harvard Business School
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Ipsita Dasgupta

MD - HP India, Bangladesh, & Sri Lanka
Former Country Director - Apple India | Former President, Strategy & New Ventures - Hotstar International, Sports Leagues | Former MD - Emerging Markets, Cisco

Former Country Director - Apple India | Former President, Strategy & New Ventures - Hotstar International, Sports Leagues | Former MD - Emerging Markets, Cisco
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Gautam Kumra

Chairman, McKinsey & Co. (Asia)
Governing Board Member - IIM Bodh Gaya | Founder & Board Member - IIT Delhi Endowment Board

Governing Board Member - IIM Bodh Gaya | Founder & Board Member - IIT Delhi Endowment Board
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Jaspreet Bindra

Former Chief Digital Officer, Mahindra
Founder and MD - The Tech Whisperer | Former Regional Director - Microsoft | MBA - IIFT

Founder and MD - The Tech Whisperer | Former Regional Director - Microsoft | MBA - IIFT
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Rajat Dhawan

Managing Partner, McKinsey & Co. (India)
Co-founder - Ashoka University | MBA - IIM Lucknow | B.Tech - IIT Kanpur

Co-founder - Ashoka University | MBA - IIM Lucknow | B.Tech - IIT Kanpur
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Amit Vasudeva

FS Tech & Ins Growth Lead - Accenture UKI
Former Regional Head - Infosys | Corporate Banker – Standard Chartered | Executive Education, Stanford B-School

Former Regional Head - Infosys | Corporate Banker – Standard Chartered | Executive Education, Stanford B-School
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Dr. Bibek Banerjee

Former Professor, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
Former Managing Director, Duke University-IIMA Collaboration on Executive Leadership Education | PhD - Purdue University

Former Managing Director, Duke University-IIMA Collaboration on Executive Leadership Education | PhD - Purdue University
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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

Navigating the BASICs of Tomorrow

4 Credits

Mastering New Age Technologies

Blockchain Fundamentals and Applications
AI/ML in Business
CyberSecurity and its Applications
Internet of Things (IoT)
Cloud Computing Concepts and Applications
Cloud Computing Concepts and Applications
Contemporary and Future Technologies
Ethical Implications of Technology Adoption

Innovate and Thrive

4 Credits

Shaping the Future of Business

Building an Innovation Mindset
Critical Thinking for Innovation
Fundamentals of Design Thinking
Exploratory and Exploitative Innovation
Business Model Innovation
Developing Innovation Pipelines and Methodologies
Building a Culture of Innovation
Sustainable Innovation Strategies

Digital Strategy Architect

4 Credits

Crafting Future-Ready Businesses

Introduction to Digital Strategy
Digital Transformation Frameworks
Conducting a Digital Transformation Audit
Benchmarking against Industry Standards
Selecting a Domain for Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
Talent Management for Digital Transformation
Evaluating and Selecting Digital Technologies

Leadership 4.0

4 Credits

Mastering Agility and Resilience in the Digital Age

Digital-First Leadership
Emotional Intelligence and Digital Leadership
Leadership Styles and Adaptability
Building High-Performing Teams
Leading Diverse Digital Workforces
Adaptive Organizational Culture
Leading Through Change and Disruption
Complex Adaptive Systems and Change
Crisis Management and Resilience
Framework to Become an 4.0 Leader

Decision Clarity

4 Credits

Data-Driven and Bias-Proof Decision-Making

Evidence-Driven Decision Making
Analytical Techniques for Business Decisions
Evaluating Risks and Market Analysis Models
Integrating Storytelling for Data-Backed Decisions
Stakeholder Engagement Using Data
Biases and Bias-Mitigation Strategies in Decision Making
Ethical Decision making in the Digital Age
Building a Culture of Objective Decision Making

Building Your CXO Brand

4 Credits

Elevate Your Influence

Crafting Your Executive Value Proposition
Personal Branding and Digital Presence
Building a Robust Digital Persona
Empathetic Communication in the Digital Age
Strategic Storytelling in Leadership
Negotiation Mastery for CXOs
Building and Evaluating Digital Thought Leadership
Developing Digital Thought Leadership Content
Ethical Considerations of Personal Branding and Executive Presence in the Digital Age

Doctoral Research Methods and Analysis

4 Credits

Doctoral Research Methods and Analysis

Introduction to Research
Identifying a Research Problem
Conducting a Literature Review
Formulating a Research Design
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Articulating Results and Conclusions

(Dissertation) Topic Proposal

8 Credits

Allows students to develop a doctoral dissertation research topic, including a comprehensive proposal that outlines the topic's significance, context, literature review, data, and methodology.

(Dissertation) Proposal Defense

8 Credits

Learners present the initial three chapters of their doctoral dissertation proposal, including introduction, literature review, and research design. Emphasis is on clarity, context, comprehensive literature review, and a defined research approach.

(Dissertation) Completion and Approval by Committee

12 Credits

Enables students to complete a doctoral dissertation research project that contributes to their field. After proposal approval, students conduct scholarly research, guided by their mentor, culminating in a well-written dissertation.

Learner Support and Services

How Will upGrad Support You?

Unparalleled academic assistance ensures a seamless research experience.

Thesis Supervision Support
Doubt Resolution

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

Doubt Resolution

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

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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

Publish a Doctoral Dissertation

Publish a doctoral dissertation to signal your expertise in a domain

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Get a Chance to Become a Published Author

Leverage the findings of your research to publish a book

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Get a Chance to Build an Entrepreneurial Blueprint

Get a chance to build an entrepreneurial blueprint of your next venture

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Build a Digital Thought Leadership Portfolio

Enhance your digital leadership portfolio through publishing articles, spearheading engaging discussions, and more.

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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.

Singapore

Research Topic Selection and Presentation

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San Francisco

Research Colloquium

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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’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

GGU DBA In Digital Leadership Eligibility And Admissions

How to Apply for DBA in Digital Leadership Program?

Unlock your future in 4 easy steps!

Eligibility

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

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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What Our Learners Say

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Sea Logistics Customer Care Manager
23 Years of Experience

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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.

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AGM Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Eligibility

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.

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.

3. What is the admission process?

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

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.

2. What is the weekly time commitment for this program?

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.

3. What criteria demonstrate the excellence of this program?

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.

4. What kind of support does upGrad offer?

- 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

- 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

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

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

6. 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 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

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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Doctor of Business Administration in Digital Leadership

Introduction

Key Highlights

Program Benefits

Who Is This Program For?

Minimum Eligibility

Academic/Career Support

Student Support

Program Overview

Program Benefits

Who Is This Program For?

Minimum Eligibility

Academic/Career Support

Student Support

Program Overview

About The GGU DBA in Digital Leadership Program

Leadership Master Sessions

THRIVE Cast Videos

Week-long Immersions in Global Innovations Hub

Why is being

DBA in Digital Leadership Degree

About Golden Gate University

GGU DBA Alumni Careers

Explore Our Learning Platform

DBA in Digital Leadership Program Instructors

Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishnan

Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha

Dr. Kamini Gupta

Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal

Dr Vinay Singh

Dr. Sanna Palsule

Dr. Ira Chatterjee

Dr. Gregory Dunn

Dr. Garrick Hileman

Ronnie Screwvala

CP Gurnani

Naveen Tewari

Adil Zainulbhai

Ipsita Dasgupta

Gautam Kumra

Jaspreet Bindra

Rajat Dhawan

Amit Vasudeva

Dr. Bibek Banerjee

DBA in Digital Leadership Curriculum

Navigating the BASICs of Tomorrow

Mastering New Age Technologies

Innovate and Thrive

Shaping the Future of Business

Digital Strategy Architect

Crafting Future-Ready Businesses

Leadership 4.0

Mastering Agility and Resilience in the Digital Age

Decision Clarity

Data-Driven and Bias-Proof Decision-Making

Building Your CXO Brand

Elevate Your Influence

Doctoral Research Methods and Analysis

Doctoral Research Methods and Analysis

(Dissertation) Topic Proposal

(Dissertation) Proposal Defense

(Dissertation) Completion and Approval by Committee

Learner Support and Services

Thesis Supervision Support

Doubt Resolution

Thesis Supervision Support

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