Master of

Business
Administration
15 Months

Member Accredited Recognized

About Golden Gate
University - San Francisco
Golden Gate University (GGU), a prestigious
private nonprofit founded in 1901, sits in the
heart of San Francisco’s financial and tech
hub.

A pioneer in online education for nearly 30

years, GGU MBA offers equips leaders with
essential management skills to thrive in
today's economy.

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our mission of providing high quality
education for working professionals who
aspire to change or advance their
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Why Golden Gate University

Ranked #1 for Working Professionals

Washington Monthly

Ranked #1 in Best Online College in California

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Top 10% schools in United States of America

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120+ years of legacy with 80% Faculty working in

top companies in San Francisco Bay Area
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Located in downtown San Fransisco with

offices of Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon & more

Rankings
Accreditations:
Golden Gate University
With a legacy spanning over 100 years, GGU is a highly recognized university
in the United States, emerging as a key hub for higher education in the
Silicon Valley area.

WSCUC Accredited Member University:

since 1959 AIU

Associate Member WES

University: AACSB Recognized
 Program Highlights

Accredited Recognized
Institution Degree
GGU is accredited Earn a U.S. degree exactly
by WSCUC ensuring same as those awarded
high academic standards to on-campus students

Flexible Case-Based
Education Curriculum
Hybrid learning that enables Develop practical skills
you to gain an offline degree by learning in a case-based
from the comfort of your home teaching environment

PwC Academy
Certification
Earn a reputed certification in
Project Management from
PwC India
 Program Journey

Foundation Phase

Begins prior to program start

Engaging content on Statistics

and Data Analysis Core Phase (10 Months)

Foundational MBA courses

Multiple case studies & projects

for hands-on learning

Capstone Phase (1 Month)

Develop a business plan for

an idea of your choice

Interview-style learning with

insights from titans of industry
& academia

Concentration Phase (3 Months)

Choose from 5 core domains: Marketing,

Finance, Analytics, Leadership, or General
General concentration offers flexibility to
build your own curriculum

Immersion* (5 Days)

Engage with top industry experts

& GGU faculty
Attend classes with on-campus
students and network with peers
from 48+ countries Career Services*

Access to career portal, resume

tools, 1:1 mentorship, mock
interviews
Micro-certifications to enhance
your profile

* Available at additional cost. Please refer to website for details.

Certificate

Same Degree As On Campus

Receive the same world-class education & global recognition as
on-campus MBA’s without the need to relocate.

Nationally Accredited US University Degree

Since 1959, GGU has been accredited by the prestigious WASC’s
Senior College and University Commission, recognized by the US
Department of Education.

Lifetime Alumni Status

Join an alumni network of over 68,000 professionals, with many in
key leadership roles in key leadership roles spread all over the world.
 Faculty
Robert Shoffner
Director

Peter Lou
Sr. Adjunct Professor

Anitha Manohar
Department Chair

Rao Mikkilineni
Adjunct Professor

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They may or may not be a part of the live sessions for the program
 Faculty
Tim Ringo
Board Advisor

Sue Ann Hirschberg

Director,
Marketing Program

Bruce Wasserman
Sr. Adjunct Professor

Dr. Judith Lee

Department Chair

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They may or may not be a part of the live sessions for the program
 Program Curriculum

Phase Courses Credits Per Course Total Credit

Core 10 3 30

Capstone 1 3 3

Concentrations 3 3 9

Total Credits 42

Course 1: Fundamentals of Business

Learning Outcome:
Analyze market structures, financial statements, and company
performance
COURSE 1

Topics Covered:
• Demand and supply interaction
• Consumer and producer decisions
• Market structure analysis
• Financial statement interpretation
• Capital budgeting techniques

Course 2: Management & Leadership

Learning Outcome:
Apply leadership skills to build & manage high-performance
teams
COURSE 2

Topics Covered:
• Leadership qualities in organizations
• Decision-making models
• Interpersonal skills for leadership
• Organizational structure and culture
• Team conflict resolution

Course 3: Marketing Management

Learning Outcome:
Develop marketing strategies aligned with consumer behavior
& market research
COURSE 3

Topics Covered:
• Marketing fundamentals
• Market research process
• Consumer behavior factors
• Segmentation and targeting
• Product and pricing strategy

Course 4: Foundations of Business

Analytics
Learning Outcome:
Use analytics tools to drive data-driven business decisions
COURSE 4

Topics Covered:
• Business analytics cycle
• Data-driven decision making
• Big data challenges
• Analytical tools and techniques
• Communicating insights

Course 5: Corporate Finance

Learning Outcome:
Assess firm performance and calculate free cash flows using
financial models
COURSE 5

Topics Covered:
• Risk and return calculation
• Bond and stock valuation
• Cost of capital analysis
• Cash flow estimation
• Financial forecasting

Course 6: Information Technology

Learning Outcome:
Improve business processes through the strategic use of IT systems
COURSE 6

Topics Covered:
• IT infrastructure selection
• DBMS design
• Process improvement with IS
• Enterprise system optimization
• IT project management

Course 7: Context of Business

Learning Outcome:
Manage business responsibilities toward various stakeholders ethically
COURSE 7

Topics Covered:
• Corporate social responsibility
• Sustainability strategies
• Corporate governance
• Stakeholder management
• Global competition policies

Course 8: Operations & Supply Chain

Management
Learning Outcome:
COURSE 8

Optimize supply chain performance through process and capacity

management
Topics Covered:
• Supply chain strategy
• Process design optimization
• Inventory and logistics management
• Capacity management
• ERP software in supply chains

Course 9: Strategic Analysis & Design

Learning Outcome:
Formulate and implement business strategies to enhance
competitiveness
COURSE 9

Topics Covered:
• Strategic business analysis
• Market competition analysis
• Corporate strategy formulation
• Managing multi-business firms
• Business plan development

Course 10: Teamwork in Organizations

Learning Outcome:
Lead diverse and virtual teams effectively to enhance organizational
performance
COURSE 10

Topics Covered:
• Types of work teams
• Team leadership skills
• Conflict management in teams
• Optimizing diversity in teams
• Best practices for virtual teams

Capstone Course: Business Planing

CAPSTONE COURSE

Learning Outcome:
Build a business plan for a topic and an idea of your choice

Topics Covered:
• Business Model
• Business Plan
• Market Analysis
• Products and Services
• Company Financials

Disclaimer: The company logos shown above are representative of the demonstrations covered
in each course. This is not an exhaustive list of demonstrations. These demonstrations are used
for educational purposes only. upGrad and GGU do not endorse these companies in any form.
Concentration Options
CATEGORY COURSES

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Finance Investments
Business Valuation

Enterprise Performance
Business Management and Metrics
Analytics Business Intelligence
Web & Social Network Analytics

Integrated Marketing
Communication
Marketing
Market Research
Digital Marketing and E-commerce

Personal Leadership
Adaptive
Adaptive Leadership
Leadership
Leading Complex Change

Select from any Course 1 above

General Select from any Course 2 above
Select from any Course 3 above

Disclaimer
The curriculum and credits are a virtue of Golden Gate University's guidelines while meeting international
standards and quality. These are subject to change without prior intimation.

Requirements for the Master of Business Administration

• Completion of 33 units in the core program, and 9 units in the concentration, for a total of 42 units.
• Students must earn a grade of “C-” or better in each course and cumulative grade-point average
of 3.00 or better
PwC India Certificate
Project Management Certification from PwC Academy

Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive certificate

program developed by PwC Academy. This certificate is designed to equip
professionals with the essential tools and techniques to successfully manage
projects in a dynamic business environment.

Key Features

Expert Instruction: Comprehensive Content:

Learn from PwC India Cover all critical aspects of
professionals with extensive project management, from

1
experience in project planning & execution to
management.
2 monitoring & closure.

Flexible Learning:
Blend of live sessions &
3 4 Practical Assignment*:
Develop a comprehensive
optional asynchronous project management plan for
content within the duration the launch of a new software
of the program. in a B2B SaaS firm.

*Get a minimum of 50% in the assignment to receive the certificate

Career Services Pack
We maintain a steadfast commitment to supporting Golden Gate University
students on their career journeys. We strive to help graduates find meaningful,
impactful work that will further their goals.

With GGU's industry network from the San Francisco Bay Area, including leading
Silicon Valley and Fortune 500 companies, our career services program offers a wide
range of services.

Available to GGU students:

1:1 Mentorship
- Guidance on career paths offered from corporate experts in
a variety of fields
- Career coaches offer overall personal and professional growth

Profile Building
Resources available for resume building, LinkedIn profile updates,
job searches, interview preparation, and salary negotiation

Micro-Certifications
Access to Micro-Certifications to enhance your skill set and
strengthen your profile with a strong post-MBA footing in the job
market. Details of the same are mentioned on the next page.

Continued Access
- Access to career coaches and industry connection sessions
following program completion
- Accelerated career growth prospects through mentors

Company-specific Presentation
Get company specific guidance to ensure that you’re interview ready

Note: The Career Services Pack (including the micro-certifications) is available at an additional cost.
Please reach out to your counsellor for more details.
 Career Services:
Micro-Certifications
Unlock your true potential with our cutting-edge micro-certifications designed to
empower professionals like you. Gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise
needed to thrive in today's dynamic and competitive job market. You can choose
to opt for two out of the below four micro-certifications during the program:

Digital Marketing
Search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing,
email marketing, and paid advertising

Product Management
Market research, customer needs identification,
product ideation, development, competitive analysis,
project management, metrics, and launch

Financial Risk Management

Financial analysis, budgeting, capital budgeting,
risk management, valuation, and financial
decision-making

New-Age Leadership
Enhance your leadership abilities, navigate organisational
challenges, drive team performance, and foster a positive
work culture
Immersion Program

GGU's immersion program offers students an opportunity to study on the San

Francisco’s campus for 5 days. Nestled in the financial district, GGU’s campus is
surrounded by some of the top global technology and consulting firms. An
in-person immersion is ideal for a student who is ready to take their career to the
next level and impact their industry in a meaningful way on a global scale.

Company visits to leading Network with students

tech firms in Silicon Valley & faculty from over 48+
countries

Cultural tours of iconic Hands-on learning

landmarks like the Golden through discussions on AI,
Gate Bridge and San sustainability, & business
Francisco City Hall transformation
 Program Details

Program Start Date Program Duration

Please refer to the website 15 months
New batch every 45 days Base - 12 months + Concentrations - 3 months

Program Fee Eligibility

Please refer to the program Bachelor’s Degree
page for more details (Any Domain)
EMI Options & available.
Your Journey Starts Here
To apply, follow these steps:

Submit Your Application

STEP 1 Submit your application to meet GGU

Doctor of Business Administration
eligibility.

Receive Offer Letter

STEP 2 Upon applying, you will receive an offer

letter if you are shortlisted.

Reserve Your Seat

STEP 3 Reserve your program spot by paying

the block amount of INR 50,000 and
start your course.

Each submission will be carefully evaluated by Golden Gate University.

This is a great opportunity to reduce your tuition costs and advance your career
with financial support.
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