Beacon Education Deepens Global Partnership with Golden Gate University

Two New Doctor of Business Administration Programs to Serve China's Executives

BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Education, China's leading provider of online graduate degrees, today announced the next phase of its strategic partnership with San Francisco-based Golden Gate University (GGU) through the launch of two new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs: the Executive DBA in Leadership & Strategy and the DBA in Digital Leadership.

The new degrees build on the success of GGU's Global DBA program, which has seen strong uptake among Chinese working professionals seeking internationally recognized credentials to advance in a rapidly transforming economy.

Through its fully localized services—spanning marketing, recruitment, instructional design, translation, technology, and student support—Beacon enables GGU to deliver world-class doctoral education seamlessly in China.

"Golden Gate University has been at the forefront of professional education for more than 120 years," said Bruce Magid, Acting President of Golden Gate University. "With Beacon's expertise and reach, we are proud to offer Chinese executives advanced doctoral training in leadership and digital transformation—capabilities urgently needed in today's competitive global economy."

Jay Gonzalez, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Founding Dean of GGU Worldwide, adds, "our mission has always been to deliver education that is practical, accessible, and globally relevant. These new DBA programs will not only prepare China's business and technology executives to navigate complexity and drive innovation, but also position them to help shape China's leadership in the global economy."

Michael Wang, CEO of Beacon Education, said, "Beacon and GGU are building more than programs—we are building a platform for executive learners across China. These DBAs reflect our shared commitment to innovation, growth, and global impact."

About Beacon Education

Beacon is China's largest provider of online master's degrees, partnering with leading universities worldwide to deliver 40+ programs across 20+ institutions, transforming digital education in China and empowering learners to achieve their goals. https://www.beaconedu.com

About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University (GGU) is a private, nonprofit institution that has been helping working adults achieve their career goals since 1901. Located in downtown San Francisco, GGU specializes in flexible, practice-based undergraduate and graduate programs designed for professionals. A pioneer in online education for nearly 30 years, GGU now serves students worldwide through high-quality distance learning and on-campus programs. Its nearly 70,000 alumni span industries and sectors across the globe. ggu.edu

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