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From 1 hour of study each night To a promotion in 10 months That’s Dr. Winarni Saftarya Gultom, S.P., M.M., CPM (Asia) doctoral journey. While working at Indonesia’s state forestry enterprise, raising a family and pursuing her Doctor of Business Administration at Golden Gate University, Winarni had just 1 hour a night to study. And she made it count. 10 months after enrolling, she became Head of Department. And the systems she developed through her dissertation research delivered 35% operational efficiency. The impact went beyond the numbers. Her DBA gave her tools and strategies to manage people and resources, use the right legal language, and work more effectively with data and evidence. But her biggest motivation was closer to home. Her daughters. Winarni wanted them to see that learning never stops. That perseverance pays off. And that you can keep pursuing your goals, even when life is full. When they asked why she was studying instead of sleeping, she had an answer: “This is our future.” Winarni’s story represents what happens when learning meets real life. This is Behind the Title, the stories of ambition, sacrifice and transformation behind the Dr. title.

Doctorate Decoded starts August 29. Get a closer look at the doctoral journey. Thinking about pursuing a Doctorate but not sure what the journey really looks like? Doctorate Decoded is a 3-part live series bringing together faculty, academic leaders, and doctoral learners to share what it really takes to pursue a Doctorate. What will you explore? - What sets a professional Doctorate apart - What to expect from coursework, research, and the dissertation - How professionals balance doctoral study with their careers - What the journey looks like from a learner’s perspective - How doctoral learning can support your leadership and career goals Who should attend? - Professionals considering a Doctorate - Leaders looking to deepen their expertise and advance their careers - Professionals exploring different doctoral pathways - Anyone who wants to understand the commitment and experience before making a decision Meet the speakers - Joaquin "Prof Jay" Gonzalez III | Founding Dean, GGU Worldwide - Sumitra Iyer | Director - Academics, upGrad | Global Professor of Practice, GGU - Doctoral candidates and DBA graduates | Sharing firsthand experiences of their doctoral journeys Join the series to hear from those who teach, lead, and have experienced the doctoral journey firsthand. Reserve your seat. Link in the comments. Dr. Patrick Wong Jennifer Bao, MSCS

2024: 17% of employers planned to increase MBA hiring 2025: MBA hiring plans surged to 37% There has never been a better time to pursue an MBA than now. Join Benjamin Keddad, Head of the Master of Business Administration, and Bill Manos, Project Manager for International Online Master’s Programs at Paris School of Business, as they discuss what professionals should know about pursuing an MBA. Attend the Paris School of Business MBA Ask Me Anything session to hear from them and get your questions answered. August 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM GST | 10:00 PM ICT Seats are limited. Book yours now. Link in the comments. Source: GMAC, Corporate Recruiters Survey 2025

Join Tom Wooldridge, Founding Dean, School of Psychology at Golden Gate University, for an exclusive session on how organizational psychology can help you better understand people, teams, and what drives them. Learn more about the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MA I-O Psychology), hear directly from the faculty, and get your questions answered live. Register today. Link in the comments.

The workplace is evolving. So is the way organizations think about people. Technology can improve efficiency. But the organization’s leadership, culture, and behavior determine the impact. That's why Industrial-Organizational Psychology is becoming part of a much bigger business conversation. Here's why more organizations are paying attention.

Join us in Riyadh for an exclusive networking session with Golden Gate University doctoral learner Aun Mohammad Kidwai. Explore how higher education can: - Strengthen your leadership journey - Expand your professional network - Open doors to new career opportunities Save your seat today! Link in the comments. 🔗