Welcome to GGU Online DBA Programme

Graduates emerge prepared for executive and academic leadership roles, equipped with advanced research, strategic decision-making, and analytical skills — supported by the reputation of one of the oldest universities in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district.

Specializations Offered:

  • MS in Finance
  • Doctorate in Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration

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Golden Gate University – Online DBA

Advance your executive career with a globally recognized Doctor of Business Administration program, designed for senior professionals and executives seeking strategic leadership and research expertise.

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Online DBA

Develop advanced leadership, strategic decision-making, and applied research skills to drive organizational transformation and excel in executive and academic roles.

Why Choose LIBA?

LIBA is committed to providing high-quality management education with a focus on ethics, sustainability, and innovation. Our programs empower students to become leaders in their chosen fields while making a positive impact on society.

  • ✔️ Top-ranked faculty & curriculum
  • ✔️ State-of-the-art infrastructure
  • ✔️ Strong industry connections
  • ✔️ Global alumni network
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Programme Curriculum

The GGU Online DBA curriculum is designed to develop advanced research, analytical, and leadership skills essential for executive and academic roles. The program consists of core courses, specialized concentrations, and a structured dissertation process, totaling 56 units.

Core Courses (12 Units) – Duration: 1 Year

  • DBA 800 – Doctoral Writing and Research Methods (4 Units)
  • DBA 801 – Quantitative Research and Analysis (4 Units)
  • DBA 802 – Qualitative Research and Analysis (4 Units)

Concentrations (Choose One, 12 Units) – Duration: 1 Year

  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Digital Strategy
  • General
  • Finance
  • Business Analytics

Dissertation Process (32 Units) – Duration: 2 Years

  • Qualifying Exam (0 Units)
  • DBA 890 – Topic Proposal (8 Units)
  • DBA 891 – Dissertation Proposal Defence (8 Units)
  • DBA 892 – Dissertation Completion and Approval by Committee (16 Units)

Program Fees

Total Program Fee

$15,000 USD

Registration Fee

$100 USD

* Fees are inclusive of all taxes and charges. Payment can be made in installments.

Director's Message

LIBA is a Jesuit Business school. It is driven by Ignatian values of Magis (Excellence), Cura Personalis (Care of the individual), and Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God). We form leaders who excel in the fields they choose to lead. That excellence is guided by values and ethics.

The ways we teach and the ways our students learn, we make every effort, are relevant, innovative and dynamic. The approach we take is that every learning is formation of character that leads to building competencies. We make every effort to train our students who can discern, collaborate and network in what they do.

A student once formed in a B-school must be able to make a difference in the lives of people and wherever he or she works. As one of the Ignatian values insists, we want our graduates to become men and women for others.

Wish you every best,
Rev. Dr. C. Joe Arun, SJ
Director, LIBA

Director - Rev. Dr. C. Joe Arun

Meet Our Esteemed Faculty

The GGU Online DBA is guided by highly experienced faculty and industry experts, ensuring a perfect blend of academic rigor and practical insights.

Dr. Kishore Kunal

Dr. Kishore Kunal

Associate Dean – Online Education Initiatives

Prof. Ramprakash K.R

Prof. Ramprakash K.R

Assistant Professor - LIBA Online Learning

Dr. R. Arun Prasad

Dr. R. Arun Prasad

Assistant Professor - LIBA Online Learning

Dr. Vikash Kumar

Dr. Vikash Kumar

Associate Professor - Financial Practices

What Our Students Say

Hear from our students about their experience with the GGU Online DBA. Learn how the program strengthened their research, leadership, and strategic management skills for executive and academic roles.

“The DBA program provided me with advanced research and strategic leadership skills. The faculty mentorship and applied projects were invaluable in preparing me for executive decision-making.”

Anita Desai

Senior Executive — Global Consulting Firm

“The focus on applied research, analytics, and leadership transformed my approach to business strategy. I now confidently tackle complex challenges with data-driven insights.”

Vikram Rao

Director — Multinational Corporation

“GGU’s DBA program expanded my global business perspective and enhanced my academic research capabilities. The dissertation process was rigorous yet extremely rewarding.”

Priya Menon

Professor & Strategy Consultant — International Business School