Overview

The Golden Gate University (GGU) MBA program will advance your leadership skills and business knowledge using an activity-based learning approach. Faculty members are seasoned professionals in their respective fields and will prepare you to lead in today's complex business environment.

Key Features

Golden Gate University's Business Administration program builds your business acumen, leadership skills, and contextual knowledge throughout the practical degree design. It provides an integrated perspective of management, and allows you to tailor the program with one of several concentrations to meet your professional interests and goals. Concentrations include business analytics, entrepreneurship, project management and even the option to design your own.Since launching the MBA program more than half a century ago, GGU has pioneered evening and online programs for working professionals to achieve their career objectives. You can proceed at your own pace in deciding how many courses to take in a given trimester and study fully in-person, completely online or a combination of both.Students in the program come from the San Francisco Bay Area, the United States and more than 50 countries around the world. With our location in the heart of San Francisco's thriving business community, strong connections to Bay Area business leaders, and a distinguished community of more than 70,000 alumni, the educational experience and the networks available to you are unparalleled.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Macroeconomics

Finance

Business Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

While GGU accepts applications on a “rolling” basis, we strongly encourage applicants to apply early.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent from a recognized foreign (outside the US) institution, and provide official transcripts.

Master's degree holders only need to submit transcripts from previous graduate programs. However, applicants are encouraged to submit all transcripts to maximize transfer credit.

Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements.

Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 should submit a statement of purpose and a resume.

GMAT is required but can be waived if student meets one of following criteria:

Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 in studies leading to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

CPA License.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49050 USD / year

≈ 49050 USD / year
Out-of-State

49050 USD / year

≈ 49050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49050 USD / year

≈ 49050 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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