upGrad
with Golden Gate University
Doctor of Business Administration (Golden Gate University)
DoctorateLive online
- Fee
- ₹10.65L
- ₹88.8K/mo EMI
- Duration
- 27 months
- Per week
- 10 hrs
Not rated yet7.4/10
upGrad
Certificate from Swiss School of Business and Management
Global Doctor of Business Administration (SSBM Geneva)
DoctorateAdvanced
No ratings yetEdzopp score 7.9/10
- Duration
- 3 years
- Time needed
- 8 hrs a week
- Schedule
- Flexible
- Mode
- Self-paced
- Experience needed
- 5+ years
- Language
- English
- Next batch
- Ask an advisor
- Certified by
- Global university
Edzopp verdict
7.9
out of 10
A solid option. Its biggest strengths are flexibility and credential. The weak spot is career support, so check that before you pay.
Credential9.4
Value8.5
Flexibility9.8
Career support4.8
Learner rating–
upGrad doesn’t publish learner ratings, so this course gets a neutral learner score: no bonus, no penalty.
How we score coursesWho it’s for
Best for
- Experienced professionals who want a flexible doctorate
- People who want a lower-cost DBA than US universities
- Managers with 5 to 10+ years of experience
Not ideal for
- People wanting live, scheduled classes
- Freshers (not eligible)
About this course
A fully online Global DBA from the Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva, run by upGrad. The fee is ₹7,50,000 without campus immersion (upGrad's FAQ gives ₹10,50,000 with it), with EMI from about ₹18,125 a month, over 36 months. You need a bachelor's degree with 5 years of work, or a master's. It includes 1:1 thesis supervision and a choice of 19+ specialisations.
Summary written by Edzopp. Always check the provider’s brochure for the final syllabus.
What you’ll learn
- 1Research Methodology I: concept paper
- 2Research Methodology II: literature review
- 3Research proposal
- 4Thesis writing and dissertation
Skills and tools
Credential and career support
- Certificate issued by
- Swiss School of Business and Management (Global university)
- Credential type
- Doctorate
- Career support
- Not included
- Included
- Core curriculum only
- Typical roles after
- Senior leader, Visiting faculty, Consultant
Fees and EMI
Total fee
₹7,50,000
Taxes may apply
12-month EMI
₹62,500
per month
24-month EMI
₹31,300
per month
EMI figures are indicative and exclude interest unless marked no-cost. Ask an advisor about current scholarships.
Common questions
Can I do this course while working?
Yes. It needs about 8 hours a week, at your own pace.
Who is eligible?
You need at least 5 years of work experience. The course is pitched at advanced level.
Who issues the certificate?
You receive a doctorate from Swiss School of Business and Management, delivered with upGrad.
Is EMI available?
Yes. EMIs start at about ₹31,300 a month. An advisor can confirm current offers.
When is the next batch?
upGrad runs batches regularly and doesn’t publish a fixed date. Request a free call and an advisor will confirm the next start date for you.
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