This program combines the academic excellence and international expertise of both institutions blending business, economics, and leadership research with tools from psychology and humanistic education to cultivate leaders who possess strategic vision, cross-cultural awareness, and innovative attributes.
Rooted in transpersonal leadership, this DBAF program integrates academic rigor, self-reflection, and a global business perspectives for executives who address complex global challenges. The program is offered In Chinese, providing flexibility and accessibility for international learners. Students engage in research-driven learning, leadership assessment, and professional growth within a global cohort of business innovators. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the Doctor of Business Administration (DBAF) degree from Sofia University, a U.S. institution recognized worldwide for its academic excellence and accredited by WSCUC.
索菲亚大学超个人领导力工商管理博士（DBA）（经济学方向）由美国索菲亚大学与复旦大学经济学院联合举办，部分线下面授学习模块在复旦大学进行。该项目充分融合两所顶尖学府的学术优势与国际视野，将商业、经济与领导力研究，与心理学及人本教育的方法相结合，旨在培养具备战略思维、跨文化视野与创新领导力的高层次管理者。
本项目以”超个人领导力”为核心理念，融合严谨的学术训练、深刻的自我反思与全球商业视角，帮助管理者应对当今复杂多变的全球性挑战。课程以双语（中英）授课，提升国际学生的灵活性与可及性。
学生将在由全球商业创新型领袖组成的集体中，学生将在由全球商业创新型领袖组成的集体中跨国创新型商业领袖学习共同体中，进行研究驱动式学习、领导力评估与实践成长，不断深化学术与职业发展。成功完成学业后，学生将获得由美国索菲亚大学授予的工商管理博士（DBAF）学位。该学位享有全球认可，具备卓越的学术声誉，并获得美国西部院校联盟高级学院与大学委员会（WSCUC）的权威认证。
Key Program Highlights:
We blend scholarship in transpersonal psychology with meaningful, transformative learning that inspires reflection, self-actualization and authentic leadership development.
Globally Accredited US Doctoral Degree
全球认证的美国博士学位
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBAF) degree is directly awarded by Sofia University (USA) and is fully accredited by WSCUC (WASC Senior College and University Commission), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chinese Ministry of Education (CSCSE). Graduates receive an internationally recognized doctoral credential with strong academic rigor and global credibility.
学位由美国索菲亚大学直接授予，获美国西部院校联盟（WSCUC）认证，并经美国教育部及中国教育部留学服务中心权威认可。该博士学位具有国际通行性与卓越学术声誉，确保全球认可。
Innovative Blended Learning Model
创新的融合学习模式
The program integrates online US-based core courses with on-site modules at Fudan University, blending transpersonal leadership with global management studies. Flexible and efficient course scheduling enables students to complete rigorous academic training without long-term overseas residence.
项目融合美国索菲亚大学的在线核心课程与复旦大学面授模块，将”超个人领导力”与”全球管理实践”有机结合。无需长期海外居留
Transpersonal & Interdisciplinary Leadership
跨学科的超个人领导力培养体系
The program integrates Sofia University’s transpersonal psychology and conscious leadership education with Fudan University’s academic excellence in economics and strategic business innovation. Students cultivate inner awareness and leadership presence through Sofia’s foundation in transpersonal development, while gaining rigorous training in macroeconomics, industrial transformation, and international business strategy through Fudan’s specialized modules. This dual approach develops conscious, visionary, and globally minded leaders equipped to navigate complex organizational and societal challenges.
项目融合了索菲亚大学在超个人心理学与领导力教育方面的深厚经验，与复旦大学在经济学与战略商业创新领域的卓越学术优势。学生将通过索菲亚的”超个人成长”课程体系，深化自我觉察与领导力觉知；并在复旦的”全球经济与商业格局”模块中，系统研修中国经济转型、产业升级与企业国际化战略等核心议题。通过这一跨学科的整合模式，项目致力于培养具备觉察力、战略洞察力与全球思维的领导者，能够在复杂多变的组织与社会环境中实现创新与变革。
Dual Academic & Alumni Networks
双重顶尖学术与校友网络
By joining this unique interdisciplinary program, students become members of Fudan University’s School of Economics alumni community as well as the Sofia University Global Alumni Network, gaining lifelong access to an influential international ecosystem of scholars, executives, and innovators.
学员将同时成为复旦大学经济学院全球校友会与索菲亚大学全球校友网络成员，享有双重校友权益，构建跨越中美的高端学术与商业交流平台。
Solutions to Complex Global Challenges
解决复杂的全球商业挑战
In this program, students address real-world business issues through academic research, practical pilots, and meaningful pivots. Each doctoral project develops adaptive and sustainable solutions for global organizations and communities.
学员将通过学术研究、实践试点与动态调整，聚焦全球性商业与组织挑战，提出可持续的创新解决方案。
Community & Global Impact
全球学习共同体与持续影响力
Join a global community of scholars and practitioners who have been driving meaningful change for over 50 years.
The network extends beyond graduation through leadership mentorship, collaborative research, and ongoing global engagement opportunities.
加入一个拥有50 余年历史的跨界学习共同体，汇聚全球学者与业界领袖。
毕业后依然可持续参与导师指导、学术研究及全球项目合作，共同推动积极的社会与商业转化。
Flexible Scheduling
灵活的课程安排
Designed for working professionals, the DBAF accommodates students who have full-time careers and family responsibilities through weekly or bi-weekly virtual classes and modular in-person learning.
课程专为在职高管设计，采用每周或双周线上课程结合线下模块的灵活结构，使学员能平衡职业发展与家庭责任。
Presentation & Publication Opportunities
学术发表与展示机会
In the final stage, students present their research-based Global Project and Leadership Plan for the Future at the Global Business Congress, supported by opportunities to publish through the Sofia Foundation and participate in international summits.
学员将在博士项目后期于全球商业大会（Global Business Congress）展示研究成果与未来领导力计划，并有机会通过索菲亚基金会（Sofia Foundation）发表论文或在国际峰会上展示项目成果。
Fudan Collaboration Highlights
复旦大学合作亮点
A premier academic partnership with Fudan University, offering exclusive alumni recognition, enterprise engagement pathways, and lifelong learning privileges.
与复旦大学建立的顶尖学术合作伙伴关系，提供独家校友认证、深度企业合作通道，以及贯穿职业生涯的终身学习特权
Curriculum:
Sofia University Transpersonal Leadership Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics at Fudan
索菲亚大学超个人领导力工商管理博士(复旦经济学方向)
DBA Fudan Chinese Language Program: 54 credits in the Core Program +12 credits (4 courses) from the Fudan University Economic Concentration. Full-time enrollment (4+ credits) is required for 3.5 years. There are 4-6 credits per term. Full-time status is required for the DBAF program.
Courses, credits, and descriptions of required courses align with the required 4 core credits for each term for full-time designation
Courses taught by Fudan faculty are noted in the course flow. These 4 Economics concentration courses and 2 Core Courses which serve as substitutes for Sofia University courses are described later in the document.
DBA复旦中文项目: 核心课程54学分 + 复旦大学经济学方向12学分(4门课程)。全日制注册(4+学分)需要3.5年。每学期4-6学分。DBAF项目要求全日制学习。课程、学分和必修课程描述与每学期全日制指定的4个核心学分要求一致。由复旦教师授课的课程在课程流程中已注明。这4门经济学方向课程和2门作为索菲亚大学课程替代的核心课程将在文档后面描述。
Phase I 全球商业与变革型领导力参与（15个核心学分 & 2门经济学方向课程共6学分）
Term 1 第一学期
- DBAF9000 concentration – Advanced Economic Theory and Policy Analysis (3) 高级经济理论与政策分析 ZHANG Jun (Fudan SoE Dean)
- DBAF6040 The Entrepreneurial Mind and Transpersonal Psychology (3) 企业家精神与超个人心理学 Ellen Touchstone
Term 2 第二学期
- DBAF6010 Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Business Opportunities (3) 定量、定性研究和商业机会 Dale Gooden
- DBAF9001 concentration – China’s Economic Transformation and Challenges from a Global Perspective (3) 全球视野下的中国经济转型与挑战CHEN Zhao (Fudan faculty)
Term 3 第三学期
- DBAF6030 Mixed Methods Research for Business Opportunities (2) 商业机会的多重方法研究 Dale Gooden
- DBAF6050 Transpersonal Leadership and Action Research (3) 超个人领导力和行动研究 Mary Kay Chess
Term 4 第四学期
- DBAF6060 Seminar: Business Challenges and Opportunities (3) 研讨会：商业挑战与机遇 Jerri-Lynn Hogg
- DBAF6900 Directed Studies (1) 专题研究 Aubrey Walden
第二阶段：商 业价值与全球领导力 （19个核心学分）
- DBAF7000 Psychology of Organizational Transformation (3) 企业转型心理学 Shawishi Haynes
- DBAF7010 Global Value Chain Restructuring and China’s Industrial Upgrading (2)全球价值链重构与中国产业升级 LUO Changyuan (Fudan faculty) (2)
Term 2 第二学期
- DBAF7020 Technology, Innovation, and Creativity in Business (3) 商业中的技术、创新和创造力Gordon Montgomery
- DBAF7030 Leadership & Decision-Making from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Culture (2) 中国传统文化视角下的领导力智慧与决策PENG Jiang (Fudan faculty)
Term 3 第三学期
- DBAF7040 Leadership by Design (2) 领导力与设计 Dorote Lucci
- DBAF7050 Transformational Leadership in Organizations and Communities (3) 组织和社区中的变革型领导力 Jolie Gutentag
Term 4 第四学期
- DBAF7060 Doctoral Project & Leadership Opportunities (3)博士项目和领导力机会 Jerri-Lynn Hogg
- DBAF6910 Directed Studies (1) 专题研究 Aubrey Walden
第三阶段： 应对全球商业挑战的领导力（6学分）
Term 1 第一学期
- DBAF9002 concentration – Chinese Enterprises’ International Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions (3) 中国企业的国际化投资与并购– QING Yang (Fudan faculty)
- DBAF9003 concentration – AI and Psychology (3) 人工智能与认知-从原理到管理的启发 Drs. FU and GUO (Fudan adjunct faculty)
Term 2 第二学期
- DBAF9003 concentration – AI and Psychology (3) 人工智能与认知-从原理到管理的启发 Drs. FU and GUO (Fudan adjunct faculty)
- DBAF6020 Methods of Leading Change (2) 领导变革的方法论 Shawishi Haynes
Term 3 第三学期
- DBAF8100 Doctoral Project Proposal & Pitch (2)博士项目论文提案与演讲 DaleGooden
- DBAF8200 Doctoral Leadership Plan (2) 博士项目领导力计划 Shawishi Haynes
Term 4 第四学期
- DBAF8300 Doctoral Project Implementation (2) 博士项目的实施 Dorote Lucci
- DBAF8400 Conflict and Innovation Lab (2)冲突与创新实验室 Ellen Touchstone
第四阶段：全球领导力与影响力 （8个核心学分）
- DBAF8500 Doctoral Project Evaluation (2) 博士项目评估 Gordon Montgomery
- DBAF8600 Leadership Plan for the Future (2)面向未来的领导力提案 Mary Kay Chess
Term 2 第二学期
- DBAF8700 The Global Business Congress & Leadership Engagement (4) 国际商业会议演讲Ellen Touchstone
