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Dec 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog
Business Administration, MBA to DBA Pathway (Asynchronous Online)
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Program Information
GGU Worldwide’s MBA to DBA pathway combines the practical business and strategy skills and knowledge of an MBA with the advanced research and analytical capabilities of a DBA, offering a comprehensive education for leadership and strategic roles in business and academia, globally. This pathway is particularly valuable for those aiming for senior leadership, advising, and teaching positions in complex organizations, consulting, research, or higher education. Student Learning Outcomes Graduates of the DBA program will achieve the program’s primary objectives through the development of: - A thorough knowledge of the scientific and scholarly research methods and their application in the business setting in a senior management position, as a consultant, as a professor at the university level;
- Advanced critical thinking, conceptual and analytical skills;
- A strong understanding of both the seminal theories and the latest practices in business management including an advance and intensive knowledge of theory and practice in one field of business;
- Intensive knowledge of theory and practice in a chosen field of business or public management;
- Advanced ability to use qualitative and quantitative tools to perform original applied research that advances business knowledge;
- An appreciation of cultural, ethical, and global issues and their impact on business theory and practices; and
- Advanced skills necessary for effective decision-making in complex environments through integrating theoretic insights with practical knowledge.
Admissions Requirements - Applicants must hold a GGU MBA.
- Applicants must have a minimum a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recent degree program for full admission.
- Applicants are required to provide:
- A resume
- A Statement of Purpose: All applicants are mandated to share a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of approximately 500 words detailing the following:
- What is your motivation to pursue the Golden Gate University DBA Program degree?
- 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.
Requirements for the Doctor of Business Administration
Foundation Courses - 16 units
Qualifying Examination
After the foundation curriculum coursework is completed, students must successfully pass a qualifying examination. This integrative examination will test the student’s mastery of the skills and disciplines of doctoral-level research methods and analysis. Students must earn a grade of 85% on the qualifying exam to pass the class. Students may take the exam twice. Students who do not pass the exam on the second attempt, will be withdrawn from the program. Dissertation Phase - 32 units
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