Enrollment: 460
School Type: Private
Average Age: 31.00
Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 400

In-State Tuition: $11,160.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 06/30
Students Receiving Some Aid: 48%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $18,500.00

School Says - General Information
Golden Gate University is a fully accredited, nonprofit, private university with teaching sites throughout California, in Seattle, and online via our acclaimed CyberCampus. A pioneer in the case-study method of instruction, GGU is recognized for practical, professional education and a diverse student population.

School Says - Student Body
The College at a Glance At Golden Gate University (GGU), students explore the global business environment and launch their futures in the graduate business program. Students are surrounded by motivated and experienced classmates who bring as much richness to the learning environment as the professors. Students apply what they learn before they graduate, and the skills they learn work for them as they pursue their studies. Students Students are one of GGU's finest resources. The students accepted into the program are mature and self-directed. They take their education seriously. Working students in the Edward S. Ageno School of Business represent a wide variety of occupations and companies. They are often the nexus of an invaluable network of professional contacts for their classmates. The Ageno School's student population is known for its diversity in culture, ethnicity, age, and work experience. Through working and studying with a variety of different people, students gain an edge in the international business world of today. This makes for an enriching classroom environment, where discussions are challenging and informative on many levels. Approximately 16 percent of Golden Gate University students are from outside the United States. They come from countries in Asia, the Pacific Rim, and elsewhere throughout the world. Many international students bring with them working experience from their countries, creating a dynamic global learning environment.

School Says - Academics
The MBA program has three parts: the foundation; the advanced program, or core courses; and the area of concentration. The foundation and advanced programs focus on the fundamentals of business operation and management techniques, providing a general, but critical, knowledge of business functions. The concentration component of the MBA allows students to select an area of interest from eight different concentrations or select a general course of study. The general MBA is also offered as a 12-month Executive MBA, designed for working managers with at least five years of management experience. This program is a cohort program, which means that a carefully selected group of students begins the program together, takes the same courses, and shares the same experiences. The MBA degree is broad and inclusive. More specialized options are the Master of Science (MS) degrees. The goal of these degrees is to provide the students with a depth of expertise within their particular fields of specialization. These professional degree programs focus on the systems, processes, and administrative concerns relevant to the student's area of specialization. The MS degree is often referred to as a depth degree because all of the courses are in the student's field of study. One of the features of the GGU graduate business program is the opportunity to choose from several areas of specialization either in the MBA program or in an MS degree program. Students can choose to specialize in accounting, finance, human resource management, information technology, international business, management, marketing or operations management A general course of study is also available. Another important feature is CyberCampus, the University's online program. Students at GGU can choose to complete an entire degree online from anywhere in the world or complement online classes with in-person classes. CyberCampus combines convenience with academic rigor in a highly interactive learning process. Integral to the program is the hands-on, practical application of theoretical knowledge. The faculty is composed of teacher-practitioners and full-time professors. All members of the faculty have practiced in their fields and a significant number of adjunct faculty members bring current business trends and information directly from their work environments into the classroom. This creates a dynamic and uncommon teaching partnership. In the rapidly changing business environment of today and tomorrow, some things will remain constant. Success continues to depend upon students' ability to quickly and accurately analyze the market and respond to fluctuations. Success depends upon their ability to recognize and seize opportunities. Everything GGU teaches is designed to impart to students these critical tools. At GGU, global perspectives are always emphasized. The curriculum, frequently updated to reflect changing situations in the global marketplace, includes an increasing focus on international business and multinational companies. The University's international reputation brings many faculty members and students from other countries to its campuses. At the Ageno School, students learn to work effectively in the global environment. The laboratory is the student's classroom, where working professionals bring the global strategies they encounter directly into class discussions. Students learn how to work in culturally diverse groups through team-based class projects. The skills and sensitivity learned in an internationally focused university environment enhance not only the business worldview and acumen, but also everyday life. The Ageno School of Business curriculum is continuously updated by using feedback from students, alumni, and the business community. Advisory boards composed of corporate and industry executives provide valuable input in each management discipline that helps keep the curriculum current. Since GGU primarily serves working adult students, classrooms become a network of professionals where learning is applied to day-to-day problems encountered in the workplace, and classmates become lifelong career contacts. Faculty members, most of whom come from the business community, also become excellent sources of career advice.

School Says - Admissions
Applicants to the master's program must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or the equivalent from a recognized international institution. Students must also satisfy basic mathematics, writing, and computer proficiency requirements. Applicants to the MBA program must submit an official score report from the GMAT, official transcripts from all schools previously attended, a statement of purpose, and a completed graduate application form along with the appropriate application fee (some applicants are not required to provide a GMAT score). Applicants whose native language is not English are required to meet the English language proficiency requirement by submitting TOEFL scores. University admissions information and online applications can be found on the Web at www.ggu.edu. GGU accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis beginning up to one year prior to enrollment, and applications are reviewed as they become complete. International students should apply by the following dates: May 15 for fall trimester, Septembeer 15 for spring trimester, and January 15 for summer trimester. For more information, students should contact: Office of Admissions and Student Affairs Golden Gate University 536 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 Telephone: 415-442-7800 (San Francisco campus) 800-GGU-4YOU (toll-free for any GGU location within the U.S.) Fax: 415-442-7807 (San Francisco campus) E-mail: info@ggu.edu World Wide Web: www.ggu.edu

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