Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University
Full-time Degree Programs/Short-term Certificate Programs
Office of Enrollment Services
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 USA
Telephone: 415-442-7800
Fax: 415-442-7807
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General Background Information

More than 100 Years of Professional Education

Founded in 1901 in San Francisco, Golden Gate University (GGU) meets the needs of working adults by offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management, information technology, taxation, and law. Courses are designed to engage students in real-world business situations and to prepare them to compete in a volatile marketplace.

Golden Gate's School of Taxation has earned a reputation as one of the largest and most respected in the nation with specialized internship programs that give students practical, hands-on business experience. GGU has also developed Saturday MBA programs, as well as an executive MBA program, regarded as one of the most unique educational programs in the country for experienced executives, managers and entrepreneurs.

With its main campus in San Francisco, Golden Gate University has regional sites located conveniently in Seattle and throughout California, including Roseville, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Monterey Bay and Los Angeles. Accredited degree programs can also be taken through Golden Gate's CyberCampus, which permits students to work and study on their own schedules using the Internet.

Golden Gate's overall mission is to offer a variety of exceptional programs that utilize the most advanced technologies and learning tools available.

Accreditation

GGU programs, policies and plans are reviewed by members of our accrediting agencies as well as educators from peer institutions. Golden Gate is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our School of Law is also accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), the State Bar of California and the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
with concentrations in:
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Undergraduate Certificates

Accounting
Database Technology and Management
Finance
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
International Business
Management
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain Management

Graduate Degree Programs

Executive Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Public Administration
Master of Accountancy
Master of Arts in Psychology
with concentrations in:
- Counseling
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Master of Business Administration
with concentrations in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor
Master of Science in Finance
with concentrations in:
- Corporate Finance
- General Finance
- Investment Management
Master of Science in Financial Planning
Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications
with concentrations in:
- General Integrated Marketing Communications
- Public Relations
Master of Science in Marketing
with concentrations in:
- General Marketing
Master of Science in Taxation
Graduate Certificates
Accounting
Advanced Studies in Taxation
Applied Psychology
Conflict Resolution
Estate Planning
Finance
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
International Taxation
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Public Relations
Taxation
Technical Market Analysis
Doctoral Degree
Doctor of Business Administration
Law Degrees
Juris Doctor
with certificates of specialization in:
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law
- Labor and Employment Law
- Litigation
- Public Interest Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration
Juris Doctor/Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Master of Laws in Environmental Law
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law
Master of Laws in International Legal Studies
Master of Laws in Taxation
Master of Laws in United States Legal Studies
Doctor of Juridical Science in International Legal Studies

2007-2008 Per-Course Tuition Charges

Tuition is based on the total course cost for a 3-unit course (4-unit EMPA and doctoral courses), including standard fees. The following rates for tuition and fees become effective for all terms beginning on or after June 27, 2007.

The rates published on this page usually remain in effect for at least one academic year. The university reserves the right, however, to adjust the rates for tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each term.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

All Courses: $1,530 (per 3-unit course)

GRADUATE PROGRAMS BY SCHOOL

Ageno School of Business: $2,040 (per 3-unit course)*
- Executive MPA (EMPA): $1,760 (per 4-unit course)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA): $3,400 (per 4-unit course)
- Executive MBA (EMBA): $49,770 (all-inclusive)
School of Accounting: $2,040 (per 3-unit course)
School of Law: See the School of Law website
School of Taxation: $2,265 (per 3-unit course)
All programs except EMBA, EMPA and doctoral programs.

Application Deadlines and the Admissions Process (Non-law)

GGU operates on an academic calendar of three, 15-week trimesters each year. International students are welcome to apply for any of the trimesters, and must submit their application form and supporting academic credentials by the following dates:

May 15 for the fall trimester (beginning in early August)
September 15 for the spring trimester (beginning in early January)
January 15 for the summer trimester (beginning in early May)

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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