Edward S. Ageno School of Business – Golden Gate University - Full-Time MBA

Golden Gate University Full-Time MBA Program Structure

Designed for working professionals and full–time students, the traditional MBA program at the Edward S. Ageno School of Business gives students the opportunity to pursue a designated concentration for their learning style and interests.

Curriculum

The Golden Gate University full-time MBA program requires completion of a minimum of 54 semester units of coursework comprised of nine foundation course units, 33 units of core courses, 12 units of concentration courses, and three units of capstone courses.

Under a general concentration, students may choose any four 3-unit courses from the GGU graduate catalog to build a custom course of study. With an array of electives to choose from, students can pick those courses that provide the set of knowledge and skills that they will need in their careers.

Students have the option to specialize in 10 areas of academic concentration, from accounting, finance, human resource management, and many more.

For those students who wish to develop on-the-job experience in the program, they can develop hands-on experience through an internship program by taking three units of an internship course in the student’s field of interest. For three months, under the supervision of GGU faculty, students will work for a business or nonprofit organization, applying their Golden Gate education to real-life circumstances.

Class Profile

The most recent class of Golden Gate University full-time MBA students, on average, have at least three years of work experience at time of admission. Ninety-five percent of students are over the age of 25 and the average class size is 17.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of tuition for the Golden Gate University full-time MBA is $1,090 per unit. There are several other fees, like the $1,000 cohort fee that students will also need to cover.

Endowed and Gift scholarships are funded through the generosity of GGU alumni, friends, foundations and corporations. These scholarships typically are awarded on the basis of academic merit in addition to other specific criteria established by the donors of the funds.

Graduate student grants and scholarships will be offered to the most qualified graduate students who have, through past and present efforts, demonstrated a substantial and meaningful commitment to community service and social justice. It is intended for tuition costs only and available for renewal through the completion of the original degree program, based upon satisfactory academic progress.

Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Students commonly use the Federal Stafford Loan Program and Perkins Loans. Private loans may also be available.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

To apply to Golden Gate University full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, and official copies of transcripts from each institution attended. The school also requires applicants to submit a personal essay. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $65 application fee. Under some conditions, the GMAT can be waived; please see the San Francisco section of MetroMBA’s Guide to MBA Programs that Don’t Require the GRE or GMAT for more details.

Non-native English speaking applicants must provide proof of English fluency, usually done by submitted TOEFL test scores.

Admissions to the Golden Gate University MBA are rolling, though students are advised to apply at least six-to-eight weeks prior to the start of each semester.

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