Give a new arc to your career trajectory with upGrad's first doctorate program with SSBM Geneva

You could be harbouring the wishes of a career in academia, or wanting to attain new milestones on your current career path, or simply looking for new challenges. In all these scenarios, a doctorate will help you in accelerating the pace of your career. It is easy to get lost in the rat race and for stagnancy to set in. But during such circumstances, when you are looking for an edge, a doctorate is a blessing in disguise.

And powering your career run is upGrad with its very first Doctorate Program- The GDBA (Global Doctor of Business Administration) with SSBM (Swiss School of Business Management), Geneva. The Swiss accreditation body, Eduqua, has accredited this program, which is also accredited by the WES.

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In the new-age world, the ways of corporate life have undergone a tremendous transformation. As you move up the ladder into senior management roles, in-depth knowledge of vital business theories and their aptitude for execution is required while conceptualising relevant strategies to increase companies' reach.

And at times, while trying to manage work and life, business education takes a backseat or becomes an effort-laden pursuit in this rigmarole routine. The result is that professional performance often suffers.

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Taking stock of these factors, upGrad's collaboration with SSBM, Geneva will ensure that you can power your career with this much-needed doctoral program. You will work with a thesis supervisor from SSBM Geneva to write, present and defend your thesis before the thesis committee to earn the GDBA degree. You can choose from 12+ specialisations.

To enrol, you need to be aged 23 and above. A Master's degree or 5 years of experience is essential. Most people shy away from their academic dreams because they do not wish to disrupt their schedule, and they also believe that such programs will take many years to complete. But with the GDBA, you can complete it in 24 months.

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Finding a place in the C-suite of a company is an arduous task. But with a Doctorate in business administration on your resume, your credibility gets a definitive boost. This program is a marketable asset for you that also helps you prove your expertise in the field.

Once you are equipped with your Doctorate, you will move beyond passive learning. Such programs enable students to reach new levels of critical thinking. Not only will you consume knowledge, but you will be able to action your education in a more effective way. It will widen your worldview.

Embark on the journey of becoming an industry thought leader when you have a doctorate degree in your profile. This degree can also empower you to leave a mark in your current role with the kind of scope it has to offer. It is also complete with networking opportunities with people from across the globe. The SSBM alumni status, no-cost EMI options are some other advantages of pursuing upGrad and SSBM's GDBA.

So, if you have been contemplating the way forward for your career,check out upGrad's very first Doctorate program - GDBA - with SSBM here.