• Network with current and former employees from Big Four firms
• Learn from entrepreneurs and faculty with industry expertise
• Achieve the fundamental skills to pass the CPA or CMA examinations

With an emphasis in the quantitative skills needed in the business environment, the bachelor of science in business provides a solid foundation in the disciplines of accounting, finance, operations, management, and business analysis. An essential element of the degree is a major core curriculum on the theory and practice of business. While studying the core subjects, students will also explore a wide spectrum of business-related issues, such as how to run a business (including their own, should entrepreneurship be the goal); how to understand the changing definition of profit in today's global marketplace; and an in-depth examination of the causes of business success and failure. The degree provides a fast track for admission to the MBA as well as master of science degrees in taxation, finance and marketing by completing all foundation requirements while earning the bachelor's degree.

• Understand how technology and current marketplace changes effect business
• Learn practical applications of business concepts and theories
• Achieve the fundamental teamwork and collaboration skills to succeed in business

• Learn the traditional decision-making techniques in the areas of capital budgeting, capital structure, investment management, and short-term capital management
• Understand how to manage financial risks with derivatives that are playing an increasingly important role in corporate risk management
• Combine a theoretical knowledge of finance with extensive hands-on learning, using real-life case studies and our state-of-the-art computer labs

• Learn the human resource issues triggered by technology and the international business environment
• Understand how to apply your knowledge as a human resource manager or personnel officer in business and public organizations
• Help organizations increase employee efficiency and productivity with successful human resource programs

• Learn to innovate, manage and respond to technology in an enterprise setting.
• Get the knowledge and skills essential for managers responsible for the planning, design, integration and deployment of strategic enterprise technologies.

• Prepare to manage the marketing function inside private or public sector business organizations
• Learn general management and marketing techniques, such as market research and market planning
• Get practical, real-world training from experienced marketing professionals

• Gain a rigorous, intellectual foundation in operations and supply chain management theory
• Get hands-on, practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge to current real-life issues
• Focus on a specific area such as project and systems management, or procurement and supply chain management

• Network with current and former employees from Big Four firms
• Learn from entrepreneurs and faculty with industry expertise
• Achieve the fundamental skills to pass the CPA or CMA examinations

• Network with current and former employees from Big Four firms
• Learn from entrepreneurs and faculty with industry expertise
• Achieve the fundamental skills to pass the CPA or CMA examinations

The MBA programs at Golden Gate University's Ageno School of Business are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful executive in this new business environment.

The Ageno School offers many choices for pursuing an MBA degree. For those who prefer maximum flexibility and convenience in scheduling, our traditional evening and online programs will allow you to take classes when and where it is most convenient for you. You can attend classes at our many teaching locations throughout the Northern California area, or online from the convenience of your office, home or anywhere you have Internet access. We are proud to offer the finest MBA program in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and beyond.

• Learn the traditional decision-making techniques in the areas of capital budgeting, capital structure, investment management, and short-term capital management
• Understand how to manage financial risks with derivatives that are playing an increasingly important role in corporate risk management
• Combine a theoretical knowledge of finance with extensive hands-on learning, using real-life case studies and our state-of-the-art computer labs

(MS)

This degree is designed for students who aspire to become financial planners, investment advisers or money managers, or who may be interested in one of the many elements - estate planning, insurance, taxes, real estate, for example - of this broad and rapidly-growing field. Golden Gate University has one of the oldest accredited programs in financial planning in the country. At the heart of this degree is a core of courses that examine the key functions of financial planning: financial planning principles, income tax planning, risk management, estate planning, investments, and employee benefits and retirement planning. Not only do these courses provide the academic foundation of the discipline, they also satisfy the educational requirements necessary for the premier Certified Financial Planner™ designation; thus, students can prepare to sit for the CFP™ exam while they are earning an advanced academic degree in financial planning.

• Learn the human resource issues triggered by technology and the international business environment
• Understand how to apply your knowledge as a human resource manager or personnel officer in business and public organizations
• Help organizations increase employee efficiency and productivity with successful human resource programs

The master of science in human resource management degree is designed for professionals who are looking to positively impact their organizations and careers. Students study the dynamics of effective human resource management and learn how to consider the perspectives of both employees and employers; the causes and effects of downsizing; the importance of upgrading skills; and how people react to change. They will look at what managers and employees are likely to face in the future, and how to ensure that companies follow legal requirements in dealing with employees. They will get an ever-deepening understanding of how to interact with people — an asset not only in business but in every aspect of one’s life. The core program concentrates on international, general and strategic human resource management, employment law and human resource information systems.

• Learn to innovate, manage and respond to technology in an enterprise setting.
• Get the knowledge and skills essential for managers responsible for the planning, design, integration and deployment of strategic enterprise technologies

• Learn to innovate, manage and respond to technology in an enterprise setting.
• Get the knowledge and skills essential for managers responsible for the planning, design, integration and deployment of strategic enterprise technologies.

(MS)

The master of science in integrated marketing communications meets the need for a focused graduate education that prepares students for versatile careers in marketing communications. This program places a strong emphasis on practical content, making extensive use of real-world cases and class discussion. Classes are highly participative and will help develop skills for working in a team-based, problem solving setting.

This innovative degree is designed for financial planners who have already passed the CFP® examination and who wish to reinforce key planning skills, increase their expertise in the critical areas of taxation or estate planning, and add the academic weight of a graduate certificate and a master's degree to their professional credentials. Partnering with the nationally-known GGU School of Tax, Golden Gate's financial planning program permits you to build on your CFP® background and move directly into advanced study in the field. This degree program is particularly well-suited for new or more experienced planners who aim to take their careers to a higher level. 

• Prepare to manage the marketing function inside private or public sector business organizations
• Learn general management and marketing techniques, such as market research and market planning
• Get practical, real-world training from experienced marketing professionals

Taught by leading professors and practitioners, the master of science in marketing integrates theory and application to prepare students for a successful career in the field, considered by many to be the bedrock of business. Given the breadth of the marketing field and the consequent diverse career tracks, the degree is designed to give students the flexibility to design a custom course of study based on their individual career goals. Students can work with an advisor to tailor a program to meet their objectives.

• Gain a rigorous, intellectual foundation in operations and supply chain management theory
• Get hands-on, practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge to current real-life issues
• Focus on a specific area such as project and systems management, or procurement and supply chain management

• Gain a rigorous, intellectual foundation in operations and supply chain management theory
• Get hands-on, practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge to current real-life issues
• Focus on a specific area such as project and systems management, or procurement and supply chain management

(MA)

These master of arts in psychology degree provides training in the application of psychological principles to a broad range of work settings and career tracks. The applied psychology curriculum is designed to serve three types of students: 1) those seeking a master’s qualification for entry into professional practice; 2) those interested in psychology as a means of continuing career development; and 3) those intending to pursue graduate study in psychology at the doctoral level. Internships are encouraged and available in a wide range of settings in the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Understand how to effectively work within, and/or manage public administration organizations
• Gain an extensive knowledge in additional areas to qualify for higher-level positions
• Work online through GGU's CyberCampus, or on campus at our Sacramento and Monterey Bay sites

The executive master of public administration (EMPA) is offered to students interested in a thorough understanding of the processes and practices associated with the management of public sector organizations at the federal, state and urban levels of government. It will introduce you to the relevant set of knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a managerial or executive role within such organizations. Unlike the traditional MPA which includes a core of common classes and an emphasis program to prepare the student for work in a specific focus area of their choice, the executive MPA assumes that you already have developed competence within a specific functional area. It provides in-depth exposure to the critical areas of executive and managerial focus common to middle and upper level management in all public organizations.

The master of science in taxation degree program is one of the finest tax programs in the nation. The curriculum consists of approximately 30 courses covering general and specialized tax subjects such as estate and gift tax; partnerships; C corporations; LLCs and S corporations; California and multistate tax; international tax; retirement plans; tax issues for individuals; and tax research. The full-time cohort program, which commences in late July/early August, allows you to receive a master of science in taxation degree in nine months. All classes in the cohort program are held during the day and taught by tax practitioners and lawyers who are experts in their field. Every eligible full-time cohort student may participate in the tax season internship selection process.

The doctor of business administration (DBA) program is designed for professionals who want to further their career with an advanced business-degree. Students are one of the program's greatest strengths. Typical doctoral students at Golden Gate University attend part time. Without exception, they come from successful careers in top positions in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. They bring their experiences and knowledge to the classroom and, in turn, demand incisive instruction and intelligent, well-developed classroom discussions.