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Master of Business
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Golden Gate University, San Francisco  |  13 Months Online

Ranked #1 for Working Professionals
Same Degree as On-Campus
Founded 1901
80% Faculty from Top Companies
70K+
Alumni Worldwide
120+
Years of Legacy
48+
Countries
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Why Choose GGU

Ranked Among the Best in the World

Golden Gate University is a globally recognized institution with 120+ years of excellence in business education.

#1
Best for Working Professionals

Ranked the top choice for working professionals seeking flexible, quality MBA education.

Washington Monthly
#1
Best Online College in California

Recognised as California's top online college from a survey of 1,943 universities.

OnlineU & SR Education
10%
Top 10% Schools in the USA

Consistently ranked among the top 10% of business schools across the United States.

College Factual
120+
Years of Legacy

80% of faculty actively work at top companies in the San Francisco Bay Area — Silicon Valley's best.

College Factual
Downtown San Francisco Campus

Located near offices of Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon & more — at the heart of global tech & finance.

San Francisco, CA
Same Degree as On-Campus

Earn the identical US MBA degree awarded to on-campus students — fully recognized globally.

Golden Gate University
Program Highlights

Everything You Need to Lead & Succeed

A uniquely designed program for ambitious professionals who want a world-class MBA without relocating.

Accredited Institution

GGU is WSCUC accredited since 1959, ensuring the highest academic standards recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Recognized US Degree

Earn the exact same MBA degree as on-campus students — fully recognized worldwide with global career value.

Flexible Hybrid Learning

Hybrid model lets you study from home while gaining an offline degree — no need to quit your job or relocate.

Case-Based Curriculum

Develop real business skills through industry case studies & projects — learn by doing, not just theory.

PwC Academy Certification

Earn a prestigious Project Management certification from PwC India alongside your MBA degree.

Lifetime Alumni Status

Join a global network of 70,000+ alumni — professionals in key leadership roles across 48+ countries.

Program Journey

Your 13-Month MBA Roadmap

A carefully structured journey from foundations to specialisation — designed for working professionals.

1
Foundation Phase
Pre-Program
  • Statistics & Data Analysis (0-credit)
  • Fundamentals of Business (0-credit)
  • Prepare before program officially starts
2
Core Phase
9 Months
  • 8 foundational MBA courses (24 credits)
  • Multiple case studies & hands-on projects
  • Learn from real-world industry problems
3
Capstone Phase
1 Month
  • Build a real business plan from scratch
  • Interview-style learning with industry titans
  • Insights from top academia & business leaders
4
Concentration Phase
3 Months
  • Choose from 6 specializations
  • Finance, Analytics, Marketing & more
  • Build your own curriculum with General track
5
Immersion Program
5 Days in San Francisco
  • Study on GGU's San Francisco campus
  • Company visits to Silicon Valley firms
  • Network with peers from 48+ countries
6
Career Services
Throughout & Post-Program
  • 1:1 mentorship & career coaching
  • Resume tools, mock interviews
  • Micro-certifications to boost your profile
8
Core Courses · 24 Credits
1
Capstone · 3 Credits
36
Total Credits for MBA
Curriculum

8 Power-Packed MBA Courses

Each course is case-based and taught with real-world examples from global industry leaders.

Course 1
Dynamics of Leadership & Organizational Behavior

Build, manage, and lead high-performance teams and organizations.

Netflix Airbnb HubSpot
Course 2
Marketing Management

Develop marketing strategies aligned with consumer behavior & market research.

Canva Uber
Course 3
Foundations of Business Analytics

Use analytics tools to drive data-driven business decisions at scale.

Hadoop IBM
Course 4
Corporate Finance

Assess firm performance and calculate free cash flows using financial models.

HBR Yahoo Finance Tesla
Course 5
Information Technology

Improve business processes through strategic IT systems and DBMS design.

McDonald's
Course 6
Context of Business

Manage ethical business responsibilities toward stakeholders and society.

GDPR Satyam
Course 7
Operations & Supply Chain Management

Optimize supply chain performance through process and capacity management.

Apple Zara IKEA
Course 8
Strategic Analysis & Design

Formulate and implement business strategies to enhance competitiveness.

Jio IBM Disney+ Nokia
✦ CAPSTONE
Business Planning Capstone

Build a complete business plan for an idea of your choice — your MBA culmination project.

Business Model Market Analysis Financials
Specializations

Choose Your Concentration

Tailor your MBA to your career ambitions — pick from 6 powerful concentration tracks over 3 months.

💰
Finance
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Investments
  • Business Valuation
📊
Business Analytics
  • Enterprise Performance Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Web & Social Network Analytics
📣
Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Market Research
  • Digital Marketing & E-commerce
🧭
Adaptive Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Leading Complex Change
🤖
Applied AI
  • Advanced Data Analytics with Python
  • Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Business
🎓
General
  • Select any Course 1 above
  • Select any Course 2 above
  • Select any Course 3 above
Bonus Certification

PwC India Project Management Certification

Alongside your GGU MBA, earn a prestigious Project Management certificate developed by PwC Academy — the world's leading professional services firm.

🎓
Expert Instruction

Learn from PwC India professionals with extensive real-world project management experience.

📋
Comprehensive Content

All aspects of PM — planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

💡
Flexible Learning

Blend of live sessions and optional async content within the MBA duration.

✅
Practical Assignment

Develop a PM plan for a B2B SaaS product launch. Score 50%+ to earn the certificate.

PwC Academy
Certificate of Completion

Project Management in association with PwC Academy

in association with PwC Academy
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Presented to [Your Name] for having
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Project Management
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Partner, PwC India
Score 50% or more in the assignment to receive the certificate.
World-Class Faculty

Learn from Industry Titans

80% of GGU faculty are actively working in top Bay Area companies — bringing real-world insights to your classroom.

Robert Shoffner
Director, GGU
UNCF Citi CSM
Peter Lou
Sr. Adjunct Professor
EY UnionBank WF
Anitha Manohar
Department Chair
Mercer Qualcomm
Rao Mikkilineni
Adjunct Professor
US West Hitachi C³DNA
Tim Ringo
Board Advisor
SAP IBM
Sue Ann Hirschberg
Director, Marketing
Autodesk GW
Bruce Wasserman
Sr. Adjunct Professor
Pacific Bell Cal State
Dr. Judith Lee
Department Chair
Hamilton Stern Sequoia

*Faculty featured here are part of the async content. They may or may not be part of the live sessions.

Immersion Program

5 Days in San Francisco

Study on GGU's downtown San Francisco campus — nestled in the financial district, surrounded by top global tech and consulting firms.

Silicon Valley Company Visits

Exclusive visits to leading tech firms in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Global Peer Network

Network & attend classes with students from 48+ countries worldwide.

San Francisco Cultural Tours

Iconic tours — Golden Gate Bridge, SF City Hall, Financial District & more.

Hands-On Learning

Deep-dive discussions on AI, sustainability & business transformation.

Golden Gate University
Downtown San Francisco
Financial District Campus
Near Meta HQ Near LinkedIn Near Amazon
Career Support

Your Career Success is Our Mission

With GGU's Silicon Valley network and Fortune 500 connections, our career services pack puts you ahead of the competition.

👤
1:1 Mentorship

Guidance from corporate experts across a variety of fields. Career coaches for personal and professional growth.

📝
Profile Building

Resume building, LinkedIn profile updates, job search support, interview preparation, and salary negotiation.

🏅
Micro-Certifications

Choose 2 of 4 micro-certs: Digital Marketing, Product Management, Financial Risk Management, or New-Age Leadership.

🔄
Continued Access

Access to career coaches and industry connection sessions even after program completion — lifelong support.

🏢
Company-Specific Prep

Tailored company-specific guidance to ensure you walk into every interview fully prepared and confident.

🌐
Alumni Network

Join 70,000+ alumni in key leadership roles across 48+ countries — your network that opens doors globally.

*Career Services Pack is available at additional cost. Please contact your counsellor for details.

Program Details

Everything You Need
to Know

A world-class MBA designed for ambitious professionals. Flexible, affordable, and globally recognized.

Program Start Date

New Batch Every 45 Days

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Program Duration

13 Months

Core: 9 months + Capstone: 1 month + Concentration: 3 months
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree (Any Domain)

No GMAT/GRE required
Program Fee

EMI Options Available

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Learning Mode

Hybrid (Online + SF Immersion)

Study from India, experience SF campus

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