Overview

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 MBA programs, regarded as one of the most unique educational programs in the country for experienced executives, managers and entrepreneurs.

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).

History
Golden Gate University traces its origins to an evening lecture series started by the San Francisco YMCA during the California gold rush in the early 1850s. Even then, lectures focused on practical issues of the day such as gold assaying and English.

The first degree-conferring program of the university started in 1901, with the formation of California's first evening law school.

During its long and often colorful history, GGU has consistently been a pacesetter:

• Opened the first night school in San Francisco. Initially begun in the early-1850s, it became the YMCA Night School in 1881, the YMCA Evening College in 1894,
• Golden Gate College in 1923 and finally Golden Gate University in 1972.
  
• Started the first evening law school in California in 1901, which was the third law school to open in Northern California. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association.
  
• Survived two major earthquakes, the 1906 quake that destroyed its home, and the 1989 Loma Prieta quake which caused extensive damage to the east wing of the San Francisco campus.
  
• Began the West Coast's first four-year accounting program in 1908. Golden Gate University counts among its alumni several winners of the Elijah Sells award for outstanding performance on the national CPA exam.
  
• Initiated Northern California's first evening program for students seeking an MBA degree in 1950, and now confers more MBA degrees annually than any other university in Northern California.
  
• Offered the first evening program in the Bay Area for students seeking the master of public administration degree.
  
• Launched the first graduate program in telecommunications management in the United States in 1976 and opened a telecommunications laboratory, the only one of its kind in the country in a university setting.
  
• Was a leader in bringing the case-study method of instruction and the scholar/practitioner concept to the classroom, which are now widely used in business schools throughout the world.
  
• Was a leader in the development of Web-based distance learning with the first online courses offered in the fall of 1997.
  
• Runs the nation's largest tax school.

Mission & Value Proposition

Mission
Golden Gate University prepares individuals to lead and serve by providing high-quality, practice-based educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions - as a nonprofit institution - in an innovative and challenging learning environment that embraces professional ethics and diversity.

Value Proposition
Golden Gate University students make immediate, measurable contributions as they enter or advance in their profession.

Each graduating student will possess:

• The ability to think critically, analyze and synthesize.
  
• The relevant bodies of knowledge and their application in global and multicultural business and legal environments.
• The knowledge of professional standards and ethics and the ability and sense of duty to apply them.
  
• A respect and appreciation for the value of diversity among people and ideas.
  
• Effective research skills relevant to the discipline.
  
• Communication skills, including speaking, writing and listening.
  
• The ability to use technologies and applications necessary for success in their fields.
  
• The ability to adapt in the rapidly changing world.
  
• Leadership qualities.
  
• The awareness necessary to identify and capitalize on career or service opportunities.
  

• Founding date: 1901
  
• Programs offered: graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates in law, business, taxation, accounting, finance, financial planning, information technology, and related professions such as psychology, health services management, human resources, marketing, project management and public administration
  
• Number of graduate degree programs: 21 plus 28 concentrations
  
• Number of graduate certificate programs: 20
  
• Number of undergraduate degree programs: 2 plus 8 concentrations
  
• Number of undergraduate certificate programs: 10
  
• Number of online degree and certificate programs: 11 graduate degrees, plus 18 concentrations; 2 undergraduate degrees, plus 8 concentrations; 15 graduate certificates and 10 undergraduate certificates
  
• Main campus in San Francisco and three teaching sites: Los Angeles; Seattle; Silicon Valley
  
• Average age of students: 34
  
• Average class size: 12
  
• Total graduate students: 4.243
  
• Total undergraduate students: 606
  
• Number of alumni: 66,869
  
• Scholarship funds distributed: more than $4,119,499 to 619 students (in addition to federal loans)
  
• Students attending part time: 83 percent
  
• International student population: 11 percent, representing 60 countries

Location & Facilities

Golden Gate University offers degree programs with the busy professional in mind. Program sites are conveniently located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as Los Angeles and Seattle, Washington. Many courses, as well as complete degree and certificate programs, are offered on fully online through GGU's nationally recognized Cyber Campus, which lets you take classes from anywhere in the world where there is Internet access. Because we have a variety of locations, even if your job or residence takes you outside of San Francisco, we are still nearby, providing you with the most advanced professional education. And since all of our sites offer courses during the evenings and on weekends - in a variety of formats - you can still continue to work full or part-time while attending school. It's up to you.

Below is a list of our current locations:

• Cyber Campus- Online Learning
  
• Los Angeles - Teaching Site
  
• San Francisco - Campus
  
• Silicon Valley - Teaching Site
  
• Seattle - Teaching Site

Services
The Office of Enrollment Services is staffed with professionals ready to provide admissions and advising support, knowledge of immigration requirements for International students, and any other assistance which may add value to your time at GGU. All of this leads to the wonderful feeling of completing your degree, and for those who choose to participate, the thrill of walking across the stage for commencement. Whether you are attending classes in San Francisco or are logging on from your desktop in Iowa, we have designed these services with you in mind

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

Edward S. Ageno School of Business
The Edward S. Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University prepares students for managerial and professional careers in a broad range of business fields through innovative programs that integrate theory with practical experience.
The Ageno School of Business strives to create curricula at the bachelor's, masters and doctoral levels that:

• promote excellence in teaching
• encourage faculty research in support of the scholarship of teaching, application and integration
• deliver excellent service to students in advising, internship and placement counseling
• blend theoretical knowledge with professional practice through academically qualified faculty with business experience
• apply educational technology in all aspects of teaching and learning
• provide opportunity for qualified students and professors of diverse backgrounds, and foster an understanding and appreciation of diversity
• incorporate current trends in business practice
• build liaisons and partnerships with the business community

School of Accounting
Graduate Forensic Accounting Program

• Forensic Accounting

CPA Review Courses Eligible for College Credit: Roger CPA Review at Golden Gate University

For the first time, Roger CPA Review courses are being offered for college credit through a special partnership with Golden Gate University. This is a great opportunity to gain the additional college credits you need for your bachelors or Masters Degree, while preparing to pass the CPA Exam!

To learn more about registration and enrollment in Golden Gate University courses, please speak with the School of Accounting at 415-442-7800 or info@ggu.edu. For more information about the benefits and details of Roger CPA review courses, please visit Roger CPA Review.

Students can pursue 3 degree programs:

• The master of accountancy,
• A master of accountancy with a forensic concentration,
• The Bachelor of Science in business, accounting concentration, as well as both
  Graduate and undergraduate certificates.

Career opportunities in accounting are outstanding, whether placement is sought in public accounting firms, corporate accounting or tax departments, not-for-profit organizations or government. The School of Accounting is committed to helping students seize these opportunities through thorough academic preparation, extensive exposure to the profession, and exceptional job placement support.

All programs offered by the School of Accounting are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

School of Law

LLM and SJD Programs

Golden Gate University School of Law offers five LLM programs and one SJD program:

• LLM in Environmental Law
  
• LLM in Intellectual Property Law
  
• LLM in International Legal Studies
  
• LLM in Taxation
  
• LLM in United States Legal Studies
  
• SJD in International Legal Studies

School of Taxation

• TA 396A Tax Aspects Bankruptcy
  
• TA 396D Real Estate Taxation
  
• TA 396G Accounting for Income Taxes
  
• TA 396H Taxation of Financial Instruments
  
• TA 396X Income Tax Treaties
  
• TA 396Y Employee Benefits and Compensation
  

New Course Listing:

• TA 361 Tax Aspects Bankruptcy
  
• TA 326 Real Estate Taxation
  
• TA 362 Accounting for Income Taxes
  
• TA 363 Taxation of Financial Instruments
  
• TA 350C Income Tax Treaties
  
• TA 365 Employee Benefits and Compensation

Golden Gate University School of Taxation, the largest and one of the most respected graduate tax programs in the country, has earned a reputation for providing the most comprehensive online and in-person tax education available.

Our programs, which are 100 percent taxation, allow individuals to earn a

• Masters of Science in taxation or
• Tax certificates.

Placement opportunities for graduates of our programs are exceptional. The Big Four and other major firms, large corporations and others hire Golden Gate University graduates and send employees to the university to update their tax education. The demand for our students far outstrips the supply.

Our graduate tax programs are all fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Undergraduate Programs
The Bachelor of Arts in Management and Bachelor degrees have been designed to support a strong business curriculum while providing for generous transfer credit and prior learning experience opportunities.

In addition to the business core, the bachelor's degree programs include a comprehensive General Education program that will focus on writing and communication skills, critical thinking, quantitative skills, and the breadth of a liberal arts education with a business viewpoint.

Courses Offered

Academic Programs
Golden Gate University's academic programs focus on developing professional skills in a real-world learning environment. You can view our academic programs relevant to your specific career interests and objectives, by degree or by location below, or go directly to our current course schedule.

Academic Programs by Career Interests and Objectives:

Academic Programs by Degree

• Undergraduate Certificates
  
• Undergraduate Degrees
  
• Graduate Certificates
  
• Graduate Degrees
  
• Doctoral Degree
  
• Law Degrees
  

Academic Programs by Location

• Cyber Campus - Online Learning
  
• Los Angeles - Teaching Site
  
• San Francisco - Campus
  
• Silicon Valley - Teaching Site
  
• Seattle - Teaching Site

Undergraduate Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM)
  with concentrations in:
  
  • Human Resource Management
    
  • Information Technology
    
  • Marketing
    
  • Public Administration
    
• Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM)
  with concentrations in:
  
  • Human Resource Management
    
  • Information Technology
    
  • Marketing
    
  • Public Administration
    
• Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)
  with concentrations in:
  
  • Accounting
    
  • Finance
    
  • Human Resource Management
    
  • Information Technology
    
  • International Business
    
  • Marketing
    
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    
  • Public Administration

Graduate Degrees

• 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
    
  • Health Services Management
    
  • Information Technology
    
  • International Business
    
  • Management
    
• Marketing
  
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    
  • Project 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
  with concentrations in:
  
  • Taxation
    
  • Estate Planning
    
• 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 Project and Systems Management
  with concentrations in:
  
  • Information Technology
    
  • Project Management
    
  • Master of Science in Taxation

• Doctor of Business Administration
  

• 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
  

Undergraduate Certificates

• Accounting
  
• Database Technology and Management
  
• Finance
  
• Human Resource Management
  
• Information Technology Management
  
• Marketing
  
• International Business
  
• Management
  
• Marketing
  
• Operations and Supply-Chain Management
  
• Public Administration

Graduate Certificates

• Accounting
  
• Advanced Studies in Taxation
  
• Applied Psychology
  
• Conflict Resolution
  
• Estate Planning
  
• Finance
  

Scholarships

Golden Gate University admission or financial aid counselor will happily help you discover other sources. These could include:

• Federal Financial Aid
  
• State Grants
  
• GGU Scholarships
  
• Private Loans
  
• Employer Tuition Assistance
  
• Installment Payment Plans

At Golden Gate University, we have done away with most of the add-on fees that other colleges charge, so our tuition rate covers the total cost of each class.

Undergraduates may be automatically be eligible for a scholarship based on your entering cumulative GPA of 2.75 and above from $500 to $2500 a semester depending on the number of enrolled units!

A financial aid counselor is available to help you determine the cost of meeting your education and career goals, and will work with you to discover all your payment options.

Call 888-GGU-EDU1 or fill out the More Information form to get the process started.

Intake

• For the Fall Term: May 15
• For the Spring Term: September 15
• For the Summer Term: January 15

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