Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Golden Gate University
Program Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Golden Gate University is a 64-credit, 36-month program for experienced professionals seeking to advance through doctoral research and strategic leadership. GGU is WSCUC accredited since 1959, an AACSB member, and WES recognized. The curriculum moves through prerequisite and foundation courses, a qualifying exam, core courses in data, marketing, and leadership, and a dissertation phase. An optional 5-day on-campus immersion brings you together with GGU faculty and peers from 48+ countries.
Program Highlights
Recognized Degree
Earn a U.S. degree exactly same as those awarded to on-campus students
Flexible Education
Hybrid learning that enables you to gain an offline degree from the comfort of your home
Global Industry Exposure
Gain practical insights through real-world case discussions designed to reflect global and regional business challenges
Curriculum
Prerequisite (7 mo)
- Business Law — 3 units
- Economics of Marketplace Transformation & Disruption — 3 units
- Strategic Analysis & Design — 3 units
- Entrepreneurship & New Business Development — 3 units
Foundation (7 mo)
- Doctoral Writing & Research Methods — 4 units
- Quantitative Research & Analysis — 4 units
- Qualitative Research & Analysis — 4 units
Qualifying Exam
- DBA 810 Qualifying Exam
Core (7 mo)
- Managing Data as an Asset — 4 units
- Marketing Management — 4 units
- Leadership Theory, Research & Application — 4 units
Dissertation (15 mo)
- Dissertation Topic Proposal
- Dissertation Proposal Defense
- Dissertation Completion & Approval by Committee
Immersion (5 days)*
- Engage with top industry experts & GGU faculty in Silicon Valley
- Attend classes in GGU San Francisco campus with on-campus students and network with peers from 48+ countries
- * Available at additional cost.
Career Service
- Access to career portal, resume tools, 1:1 mentorship, mock interviews & micro-certifications to enhance your profile
Accreditations & Recognition
WSCUC Accredited
Western Association of Schools & Colleges — accredited since 1959
AACSB Member
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
WES Recognized
World Education Services
Program Fee
IDR 300 million
IDR 200 million
(IDR 35 million per semester)
Program Information
Total Units
64 units
Program Length
36 months
Level
Doctoral
Eligibility
Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's + 5 yrs exp; TOEFL/IELTS (no minimum)
Whom Will You Learn From?
GGU Instructors
Dr. Mickey P. McGee
Director, DBA Program
Dr. McGee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, and his Master and Doctorate of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. He is a retired US Army Officer who served in various combat infantry and cavalry assignments around the world, including command of infantry, airborne, recruiting, and armored cavalry units. His staff assignments include organizational effectiveness consultant; executive officer of an infantry battalion deployed to the Persian Gulf; personal staff assistant to General Colin L. Powell; and chief of training.
Dr. Mickey P. McGee
Director, DBA Program
Dr. McGee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, and his Master and Doctorate of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. He is a retired US Army Officer who served in various combat infantry and cavalry assignments around the world, including command of infantry, airborne, recruiting, and armored cavalry units. His staff assignments include organizational effectiveness consultant; executive officer of an infantry battalion deployed to the Persian Gulf; personal staff assistant to General Colin L. Powell; and chief of training.
Dr. Judith Lee
Professor & Director, Academic Innovation
A past recipient of the Nagel T. Miner Research Professorship focusing on Business Analytics Education, Judy has developed and taught Master of Science degrees in IT Management, Project Management, and Business Analytics.
Dr. Alan Roper
Distinguished Adjunct Professor
Dr. Alan Roper is a Distinguished Adjunct Professor recognized with the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award in 2019, Distinguished Adjunct Professor award 2021, and Ted Mitchell Distinguished Adjunct Professor award for 2023. He is the Academic Technology Manager at UCLA and a three-time recipient of the UC President's Star Award for innovation in pedagogy and online learning.
Program Information
Program
Business Administration, Global DBA (English and Indonesian)
See Program Information on GGU Website →Total Units
64 units
Program Length
36 months
Level
Doctoral
Eligibility
Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelor's + 5 yrs exp; TOEFL/IELTS (no minimum)