Edgewood University · Doctorate
Doctorate of Business Administration
Designed for leaders with a clear business or industry problem in sight, this accelerated Doctorate program lets you dive straight into solutioning by developing a business plan as part of your thesis.
Duration
24 Months
Programme Fee
INR 9,50,000 (INR 23,000/month)
Admission Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Credential
Your Dual-Institute Certificate
Same doctorate as on-campus, without needing to relocate. HLC-accredited, NSDC-recognised certification aligned with Indian Ministry of Skill Development standards.
Certificate of Completion
Doctorate of Business Administration
Edgewood University
Global recognition
Accreditation & Global Recognition
Independently recognised by leading accreditation bodies worldwide.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Edgewood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of seven accrediting commissions recognized by CHEA, and by the US Department of Education.
WES Accreditation
WES Accreditation is one of the most widely accepted and respected forms of recognition for a degree, easing credential evaluation abroad.
Why this programme
Key Highlights
What sets this dual-school executive programme apart.
Earn a PwC Board Advisory Certification
Release your Doctoral dissertation as a book
Teach in UGC-recognised colleges in your free time
Prototype and pilot your ideas with no-code platforms
Protect your ideas with solid IPs in 155 countries
Pitch your ideas to real VCs with chequebooks
HLC accredited · 100% online format
Who is this for
Designed For Rising & Established Leaders
Strategic, AI-ready, board-facing capabilities to accelerate enterprise impact.
Unstoppable Leaders
Those who go deeper to climb higher, and never stop creating business impact. A doctorate signals deep domain expertise and elevates leadership stature.
Learning path
4 Steps to Becoming an AI-First CTO
From deep-tech mastery to boardroom-ready leadership.
What you will learn
Programme Curriculum
Master the intersection of technology, AI, and business strategy.
- Introduction to Business Research
- Identification of the Research Problem
- Determination of the Research Design
- Identification of the Sampling and Data Collection Strategy
- Determination of the Data Analysis Strategy
- Presenting Results
Mentors
Learn From the Best
Faculty and academic leaders from IIIT-Bangalore and IIM Udaipur.
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Getting started
How to Apply
Valid Master's degree. No GRE/GMAT required.
Complete Application
Complete your application on the upGrad platform, including your education and work experience.
Submit your SOP
Email your Statement of Purpose to onlineadmissions@edgewood.edu on why Edgewood University.
Admissions Review and Acceptance
The EC Admissions committee will review your candidacy — if admitted, you will be notified.
Deep dive
Why Choose a Doctorate of Business Administration from Edgewood University
Rising demand for accelerated, career-ready doctorates
Executive and strategic roles are expected to grow by 6% by 2033 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Graduates of Edgewood’s DBA programme often advance to C-suite positions within a year, moving into roles like Strategy Director, VP of Operations, or Management Consultant.
Who should pursue this programme
Working professionals with a clear business or industry problem in sight, who want to dive straight into solutioning by developing a business plan as part of their thesis — typically at least 10 years into their career.
What sets this programme apart
100% online with no GRE/GMAT required, 2 industry-relevant specializations (Leadership and Finance), 1:1 thesis supervision, and accreditation from HLC, ACBSP and WES.
Career impact
Graduates move into roles such as Chief Executive Officer (INR 29 LPA), Strategic Business Advisor (INR 25 LPA), Management Consultant (INR 22 LPA), and Business Research Analyst (INR 9 LPA).
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before applying.
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