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President’s Message

Popcorn
Somewhere in America a seemingly unimportant debate recently took place.
A group of friends argued about the best way to make popcorn.
Alfredo contended that an open flame produced the best results. Frank
contended that better results could be obtained by using an electric stove.
Simone stood firmly behind her belief that using a microwave was superior.

For active university students like you … this discussion is relevant, and
reflects upon what your education is all about.

Education is about seeds, not kernels. You learn from expert faculty
members, cutting edge books and classmates as you seek out the best way to
grow your future.

Here at Golden Gate University we have specialized planting and nourishing seasons. As a result growth is
immense!

The GGU brand stands for a distinct approach to your growth experience.
Courses of study are designed to engage students in real-world situations. Classes are small in size to allow
for full participation. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional programs and degree experiences that fully
develop our learning produce. We utilize the most advanced technologies and learning tools available.

Class discussions may not be about the best way to make popcorn; the issues we discuss are of much
greater significance … but, similarly, the correct and informed answer to these types of problems are always
based upon testing different methods and ideas, and the development and implementation of critical analysis.

GGU has 106 years of experience educating students about how to develop and grow. We prepare you
for the bountiful acres in your future. We do not know what the future holds … but we want you to be fully
prepared as you take your knowledge to the open market.

Here at GGU there are thousands of seeds of knowledge before you.

Fill your plate!

Dan Angel, President

Dr. Dan Angel

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Golden Gate University At-a-Glance

History Class Size
Golden Gate University traces its beginnings to the founding of the San Classes are kept small so students can receive personalized attention
Francisco YMCA. It is a nonprofit, independent university. The fourth- from their professors. Students are recognized as individuals and are
oldest private university in California, Golden Gate serves working encouraged to bring their valuable perspectives to classroom discus-
adults who want a better education, empowering them to have a suc- sions. Professors work closely with students and help them develop
cessful career and better quality of life. Our students are poised to their potential and meet their individual goals.
achieve their aspirational goals; and through relevant, effective learn-
ing we help them get there. Students
Approximately 5,283 students attended Golden Gate during the 2005-
Accreditation 2006 academic year, of which 63 percent were in graduate programs, 15
Golden Gate University is accredited by the Western Association of percent were in undergraduate programs and 22 percent were law stu-
Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, dents. There were approximately 552 international students from 71
Alameda, CA 94501; 510- countries enrolled at GGU.
748-9001.
The School of Law is Mission
accredited by the American Golden Gate University
Bar Association, 750 North is an independent center of
Lake Shore Drive, Chicago in-person and virtual learn-
IL 60611; 312-988-6743; the ing that changes the lives of
State Bar of California and adult students through pro-
the Association of American fessional practice degree, cer-
Law Schools, 1201 tification and life-long
Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite learning programs in busi-
800, Washington, DC ness, law, tax, technology
20036-2605; 202-296-8851. and related professions.
GGU supports this mis-
Approach sion and achieves success
Contemporary programs, through the hard work, com-
new technology and academic mitment and dedication of its
innovations coupled with community of students,
experiential classroom learn- alumni, professional educa-
ing make the Golden Gate tors, staff, board members
experience especially relevant. and friends who create, facil-
We are recognized for our itate and support the learn-
practical and professionally ing process.
focused approach to educa-
tion; coursework is often Vision
based on the real challenges Golden Gate University aspires
facing our society; program to be:
and course formats are designed to maximize learning outcomes. l A learner-focused, higher-education enterprise with a strong repu-
tation, image and market position as the primary provider of high
Faculty quality, high value-added, professional-practice degree and lifelong
Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty as well as learning programs
a large number of adjunct professors who have current experience in the l Known and respected as a model for academic innovation and
fields in which they teach. Over 80 percent of GGU classes are taught by excellence, especially in integrating technology, pedagogy and learning
practicing professionals who bring on-the-job insight directly to class for l Financially strong and fully invested in our students, faculty, staff,
you to debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our professors work alumni, technology, infrastructure and facilities
as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepreneurs, consultants, partners
and managers at companies of all sizes. GGU faculty, deans and direc- Values
tors have professional experience in their fields as well as a strong aca- Golden Gate University, as an organization and as reflected in the efforts of
demic orientation. We use the case study method of instruction to teach its entire community, holds highest these principles
students how to put theory into practice. l Mutual respect for diversity of people and opinions
l Teamwork and cooperation in ventures
Schedules l Honesty in all communications
Classes meet throughout the year in 16- and eight-week formats. See l Continuous improvement in all agenda
the class schedule for specific offerings. l Applied learning in all endeavors

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Academic Calendar*
Day, Evening and Online Classes
(all dates inclusive)
Fall Trimester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 2–Dec. 22, 2007
Fall B Eight-week Session . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 2–Oct. 27, 2007
Fall C Eight-week Session . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 28–Dec. 22, 2007
Spring Trimester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 6–April 26, 2008
Spring B Eight-week Session. . . . . . . . . Jan. 6–March 1, 2008
Spring C Eight-week Session. . . . . . . March 2–April 26, 2008
Commencement (San Francisco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring 2008
Summer Trimester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4–Aug. 23, 2008
Summer B Eight-week Session. . . . . . . . May 4–June 28, 2008
Summer C Eight-week Session . . . . . . June 29–Aug. 23, 2008
Academic Holidays and Vacations
Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Thanksgiving — Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22–23, 2007
Winter Recess — Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2007
and Jan. 1, 2008
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Presidents Day — Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
Memorial Day — Monday, May 26, 2008
Independence Day — Friday, July 4, 2008
*Some programs operate on schedules different from those listed here.
These dates do not apply to the School of Law. Please refer to the School of Law Catalog or to
the schedule of the location or program in which you are interested. Phone numbers for each site
are listed on p. 7.
Published by Golden Gate University, Office of Marketing
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The telephone number is 415-442-7830.
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Golden Gate University Catalog (USPS 221-200)
Vol. XLV
XLIV May 2007
2006 No. 2
Published by Golden Gate University, Office of Marketing
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in March, May, June, August and November.
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Contents
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Golden Gate University At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mission, Vision, Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Golden Gate University History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
40 Jessie Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Degree Offerings by Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Location Profiles and Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
School of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
University Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
School of Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Edward S. Ageno School of Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Undergraduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Graduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
School of Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PLUS Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Admission to the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
International Student Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Open Enrollment Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Undergraduate Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Graduate Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Student Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Enrolling at the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Student Services and Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Graduation and Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
University Standards and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
University Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Appendix 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
The university assumes no liability, and hereby expressly negates the same, for failure to
provide or delay in providing educational or related services or facilities, or for any other
failure or delay in performance arising out of or due to causes beyond the reasonable con-
trol of the university, which causes include, without limitation, power failure, fire, strikes by
university employees or others, damage by the elements, and acts of public authorities. The
university will, however, exert reasonable efforts, when in its judgment it is appropriate to
do so, to provide comparable or substantially equivalent services, facilities or performance;
but its inability or failure to do so shall not subject it to liability.
The university reserves the right to change regulations, curricula, courses, course locations,
tuition and fees, or any other aspect of its programs described in this catalog.
Catalog.
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Golden Gate University History

G
olden Gate University traces its origins The post-war years brought new programs of in California, Asia and at military bases nation-
to the founding of the San Francisco study, including graduate programs in business wide. With these new bylaws the college became
YMCA in the early 1850s. One of the administration, public administration, account-virtually independent — an important step in
ing and taxation. shedding its image as just another branch of the
first such organizations in the country, the San
In 1960, the Board of Governors was elimi- YMCA.
Francisco YMCA’s primary function was to serve as nated in favor of a strengthened Board of The college became well known for sound
an educational oasis in the midst of a chaotic Gold Trustees. The bylaws authorized Golden Gate to teaching, sensitivity to the needs of students
Rush-era San Francisco. establish branches throughout California. and alertness to the professional marketplace.
The curriculum was informal, although courses Golden Gate anticipated the increasing need forIn 1972 the institution was renamed Golden
were offered regularly. A library with 187 books higher education in the sixties, seventies and Gate University, and in 1979 construction
was established and became the first public eighties and expanded to more than 40 locationsbegan on a new building on Mission Street,
library in San Francisco. Those where the university had moved
books formed the core of
in 1969.
Golden Gate’s University
An older campus building
Library, which now holds more
than 126,000 volumes (print and was heavily damaged in the
electronic), plus microforms. Loma Prieta earthquake of
In 1881, the school was 1989, and remained closed until
organized as the YMCA Night repairs were completed in the
School, and in 1894 the name summer of 1993.
was changed to the YMCA GGU has not lost sight of its
Evening College. mission to transform students’
In 1901, the Evening College lives, and prepare them for suc-
established the YMCA Law cessful careers in professional
School, known today as Golden fields through programs of
Gate University School of Law. exceptional quality that inte-
It was the third law school, fol- grate theory with practical
lowing Stanford University and experience. The university is a
Hastings College of Law, found- progressive institution that is
ed in Northern California. rapidly becoming a model of
The YMCA building was the urban university. With its
destroyed in the 1906 earth- sights on the challenges and
quake. At the time 700 stu- opportunities of the 21st centu-
dents were enrolled in the ry, it will continue to offer pro-
Evening College, and students grams of academic and profes-
In April 1906, the earthquake and fire destroyed the YMCA building sional excellence.
continued taking classes in (above) at the corner of Mason and Ellis Streets. Students continued
tents until new accommoda- their classes in tents (below) until a new building was constructed.
tions could be found.
In 1909, a new central
branch of the YMCA building was constructed.
New classes were offered in salesmanship, real
estate, banking, surveying, card writing, com-
mercial art, languages and music.
Golden Gate College, the name chosen by a
student committee, became a California non-
profit organization on April 9, 1923, and all
education programs below the collegiate level
were discontinued.
By 1950, when it was accredited by the
Commission on Higher Schools of the
Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher
Schools, 3,061 students were attending Golden
Gate College. It was accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges in 1959.

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40 Jessie Renovation
Fall–Winter 2007 Update
After several years of planning, programming and
design, July of 2006 marked the start of an
exciting new chapter in the history of GGU as
work on the 40 Jessie Street building began.
Once a shuttered and dormant facility used prima-
rily for storage, the site has come alive with the
activity of preparatory construction work.
The scope of the project encompasses a com-
plete renovation of the existing structure, as
well as the addition of two new floors. When
complete, 40 Jessie will be home to many of the
student support services that are currently
housed in the academic and administrative
buildings.
Throughout the summer and fall, the soft-
demolition work was completed while many of
the interior components and systems were
removed without affecting the integrity of the
building. We also used this period to upgrade
the foundation of the building in preparation
for the structural work that is now underway.
While 40 Jessie is not on the register of histori-
cal buildings in the City of San Francisco, it is
of historical interest. Because of this, the plan-
ning officials have mandated that we retain as
much of the historical integrity of the structure
as possible. To do this, the existing windows
and barn doors will be removed, refurbished
and then re-installed. This restoration work is
now also underway.
With a goal of completing the project in the
early spring of 2008, we’re excited about this
new addition to the San Francisco campus, and
are looking forward to a busy year ahead as we
continue these construction activities.

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Degree Offerings by Locationª
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n
KEY TO DEGREE OFFERINGS

CyberCampus

Monterey Bay
Walnut Creek
San Francisco

Los Angeles
Sacramento

Seattle, WA
£
Entire program is offered at this location.

San Jose
These programs are completed through a combination of regional in-person courses, cyber-courses

l
and/or San Francisco in-person courses.
Entire upper-division degree-completion program is offered in person at this location.

n n l l l l
n n l l l l
Bachelor of Arts in Management

n
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

n n
BBA with a concentration in Finance

n n
BBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management

n
BBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management

n
BBA with a concentration in International Business

n n
BBA with a concentration in Marketing

£ n
BBA with a concentration in Operations and Supply-chain Management

n n l
BBA with a concentration in Public Administration

n n
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting

n
BS in Information Technology Management

n n n
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

n n
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)

n
Master of Accountancy (MAc)

n
Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling

n
MA in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology

n
MA in Psychology with a combined concentration in Counseling and I/O Psychology

n
MA in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy

n n n n n n
MA in Psychology with a combined concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and I/O Psychology

n n £ £ £ £
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a General Course of Study

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Accounting

n n £ n n £
MBA with a concentration in Finance

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in International Business

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Management

n n £ £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Marketing

n n
MBA with a concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management

n n £ £ £
MBA with a concentration in Public Administration

n n £ £ £
MS in Finance with a concentration in Corporate Finance

n n
MS in Finance with a concentration in General Finance

n n
MS in Finance with a concentration in Investment Management

n n
MS in Financial Planning

n n
MS in Financial Planning and Taxation with a concentration in Estate Planning

n n £ n n
MS in Financial Planning and Taxation with a concentration in Taxation

n n £ £ £
MS in Human Resource Management*

n n
MS in Information Technology Management

n
MS in Integrated Marketing Communications with a concentration in General Marketing

n n £
MS in Integrated Marketing Communications with a concentration in Public Relations

n n n n
MS in Marketing with a General concentration

n
MS in Taxation

n
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

n
Juris Doctor (JD)

n
MBA/Juris Doctor (JD)
PhD in Clinical Psychologyµ/Juris Doctor (JD)
n
n
LLM in Environmental Law

n
LLM in Intellectual Property Law

n
LLM in International Legal Studies

n
LLM in Taxation

n
LLM in United States Legal Studies
SJD in International Legal Studies

ª= Students may enroll in courses at any Golden Gate University site, including separate courses at different sites in a given term. Although the chart above was accurate at the time of printing,
students are encouraged to contact the individual site in which they are interested for the most up-to-date information.

µ= Offered in conjunction with Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP) in Palo Alto, CA.
*= Offered in cohort

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Golden Gate University Locations Maps courtesy of Google

SAN FRANCISCO WALNUT CREEK

536 Mission Street One Ygnacio Center
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 2nd Floor Annex - Suite 20
415-442-7800 1990 N. California Blvd.
fax: 415-442-7807 Walnut Creek CA 94596
e-mail: info@ggu.edu 925-296-0900
fax: 925-296-0901
e-mail: walnutcreek@ggu.edu

SACRAMENTO
LOS ANGELES
2595 Capitol Oaks Drive
725 South Figueroa St., Ste 1550
Second Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-5418
Sacramento, CA, 95833-2926
213-623-6000
916-648-1446
fax: 213-623-8270
fax: 916-648-3915
e-mail: losangeles@ggu.edu
e-mail: sac@ggu.edu

SAN JOSE
SEATTLE
50 Airport Parkway, Suite 150
1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 404
San Jose, CA 95110
Seattle, WA 98101-2218
408-573-7300
206-622-9996
fax: 408-573-0890
fax: 206-343-0467
e-mail: sanjose@ggu.edu
e-mail: seattle@ggu.edu

CYBERCAMPUS
536 Mission Street
MONTEREY BAY
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
500 8th Street
415-369-5250
Marina, CA 93933
fax: 415-227-4502
831-884-0900
e-mail: cybercampus@ggu.edu
fax: 831-884-0913
e-mail: monterey@ggu.edu

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Golden Gate University Locations
G
olden Gate University offers degree programs with the busy pro-
fessional in mind. Program sites are conveniently located
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in
Sacramento; Monterey Bay; Los Angeles and Seattle, Washington. Many
courses, as well as complete degree and certificate programs, are offered
fully online through GGU’s nationally recognized CyberCampus, which allows
you to take classes 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 dur-
ing 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.
CyberCampus
Since 1997, GGU’s popular CyberCampus has been providing a com-
prehensive, team-based, high-quality learning environment. As an espe-
cially valuable resource for working professionals, CyberCampus lets
you improve the quality of your life by making education a much more
flexible and convenient experience. The program is a member of the
Association for Online Academic Excellence and is ranked among the
top 25 regionally accredited online universities in the US, according to
US News and World Report (Oct. 15, 2001).
CyberCampus currently offers the following degrees entirely
online: bachelor of arts in management; bachelor of business adminis-
tration (BBA), BBA with a concentration in human resource manage-
ment, information technology management, operations and
supply-chain management and public administration; bachelor of sci-
ence in accounting or information technology management; executive
master of public administration; master of accountancy; master of
business administration (MBA); MBA with a concentration in account-
ing, finance, human resource management, information technology
management, international business, management, marketing, opera-
tions and supply-chain management or public administration; master
of science in finance with a concentration in corporate finance, general
finance or investment management; master of science in financial plan-
ning; master of science in financial planning and taxation with a con-
centration in estate planning or taxation, master of science in human
resource management; master of science in information technology
management; master of science in integrated marketing communica-
tions (general concentration), master of science in marketing (general
concentration) and master of science in taxation.
The following certificate programs are offered entirely online:
Undergraduate: accounting, database technology and manage-
ment, information technology management, management, and public
administration
Graduate: accounting, estate planning, finance, financial planning,
international taxation, marketing and taxation.
In addition to degree and certificate programs, you may take indi-
vidual courses in a wide variety of disciplines.
Additional degrees and certificates are being planned for
CyberCampus, so for the most up-to-date information check the
CyberCampus website at www.ggu.edu/cybercampus.
CyberCampus offers more than 200 different courses, serving
more than 3,800 students yearly. It has expanded its student services to
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include online registration and student advising. Call 1-888-874-
CYBER (2923) or e-mail GGU4YOU@ggu.edu. If you haven’t taken a
CyberCampus course, try our free demo course at www.ggu.edu/cyber-
campus (click on Try a free demo now!).
Los Angeles
Golden Gate University offers a master of science in taxation for Los
Angeles-area students. The Los Angeles MS tax program is located at
725 S. Figueroa Street, Ste 1550, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Phone: 213-
623-6000; fax: 213-623-8270; e-mail: losangeles@ggu.edu.
Monterey Bay
Golden Gate University’s Monterey Bay site has been serving Monterey
Peninsula and Tri-County residents for over 35 years.
The Monterey Bay site offers upper-division degree-completion
courses toward the bachelor of business administration degree and the
bachelor of science degree in accounting, as well as toward the trans-
fer-friendly bachelor of arts in management degree. At the graduate
level, we offer an MBA, with concentrations available via
CyberCampus; and a mixed-mode EMPA (executive master of public
administration) program.
The library includes a core collection of research materials in busi-
ness topics, and computers are available for research on the World
Wide Web. A wide variety of resources are available for both students
and faculty.
The eight-acre Monterey Bay site, conveniently located between
the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas, on the former Ft. Ord, houses a
classroom building and administration building with parking for 70
cars. It is easily accessed from either Hwy 1 or Reservation Road. The
Monterey Bay site is located at 500 8th Street, Marina, CA 93933.
Phone: 831-884-0900; fax: 831-884-0913; e-mail: monterey@ggu.edu.
Sacramento
An ideal facility for working professionals, the Sacramento site has
served Sacramento and its surrounding communities for nearly 40
years. Designed with contemporary business in mind, bachelor’s and
master’s degree programs are offered in a variety of management-ori-
ented and technology fields. Courses are conveniently offered weekday
evenings.
Undergraduate upper-division programs offered at the Sacramento
site include the BBA and the transfer-friendly bachelor of arts in man-
agement.
Graduate programs offered include the MBA program, with con-
centrations available via CyberCampus; MS in Human Resource
Management; and a mixed-mode EMPA program.
The Sacramento location is equipped with eight classrooms, a
management resource library, a multi-site video conferencing set up for
student and faculty project meetings, and a computer lab that is net-
worked with GGU’s San Francisco facilities. Learning resources also
include online databases and electronic access to the university’s exten-
sive San Francisco business library.
The Sacramento site is conveniently located near major freeways
in the South Natomas area of Sacramento. It occupies the second floor
of the KVIE Public Television building, east of the intersection of I-5
and W. El Camino, at 2595 Capitol Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA
95833. Phone: 916-648-1446; fax 916-648-3915; e-mail:
sac@ggu.edu.
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San Francisco
The San Francisco campus is conveniently located in the heart of the
city’s downtown financial district and is easily accessible by public
transportation. The majority of the university’s degree and certificate
programs, and School of Law classes are offered on the San Francisco
campus. The University Library, Law Library and advanced informa-
tion systems and telecommunications labs are also located here.
The San Francisco campus is headquartered at 536 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968. Phone: 415-442-7800; fax 415-442-
7807; e-mail: info@ggu.edu.
San Jose
Serving the Silicon Valley community for over 20 years, GGU’s San
Jose site offers courses designed for working professionals to conve-
niently pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in several management
and technology fields.
We offer upper-division degree-completion courses toward the
bachelor of business administration degree, as well as toward the
transfer-friendly bachelor of arts in management.
At the graduate level, we offer the MBA, with concentrations
available via CyberCampus; and the master of science (MS) in human
resource management.
The San Jose center includes administrative offices and eight class-
rooms, two computer labs, a student lounge and library. GGU’s San
Jose library is open six days a week and features a collection of core
business and information technology reference materials, plus easy
access, via electronic connection, to GGU’s extensive San Francisco
business library resources.
Easily accessible from Highway 101, 280, 680 and 880, the San
Jose site is located at 50 Airport Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110.
Phone: 408-573-7300; fax: 408-573-0890; e-mail: sanjose@ggu.edu.
Seattle
The downtown Seattle site offers evening courses for working profes-
sionals Monday through Thursday leading to the master of science in
taxation or a graduate certificate in either taxation or advanced studies
in taxation.
The Seattle office is located at 1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 404,
Seattle, WA 98101-2218. Phone: 206-622-9996; fax: 206-343-0467; e-
mail: seattle@ggu.edu.
Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek site has been serving the East Bay, Contra Costa
County and Tri-Valley residents since 1985. Designed for the conven-
ience of working adults, classes are held weeknights and weekends.
Undergraduate upper-division programs offered include the BBA
and the transfer-friendly bachelor of arts in management.
Graduate degrees are offered via CyberCampus.
The MBA program is offered weekday evenings and in an acceler-
ated weekend format that can be completed in as little as 14 to 19
months of Saturday classes, depending on prior coursework.
The Walnut Creek site is equipped with eight classrooms, a busi-
ness resource library and a computer lab. The GGU Walnut Creek
library is also electronically connected to GGU’s San Francisco busi-
ness library, enabling students to have easy access to its extensive
resources.
GGU Walnut Creek is located at One Ygnacio Center, 2nd Floor
Annex - Suite 20, 1990 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596,
across the street from the Walnut Creek BART station and just east of
the Ygnacio Valley Road exit from I-680), Walnut Creek, CA 94596-
3833. Phone: 925-296-0900; fax 925-296-0901; e-mail: walnut-
creek@ggu.edu.
Golden Gate University 9

School of Law
Founded in 1901, Golden Gate University School
of Law is the third oldest law school in northern
California and one of the oldest law schools in
the western United States.
The School of Law provides exceptional, practi-
cal legal training combined with solid legal theo-
ry. Students are challenged to view law not
merely as rules to be mastered, but as social
policies to be explored and questioned. Through
our extensive clinical offerings, our highly
respected litigation program and our compre-
hensive writing curriculum, our students acquire
superb skills in analysis, document drafting,
advocacy, trial technique, counseling, interview-
ing and negotiating.
Law courses are conveniently offered on a
full-time and part-time basis with both day and
evening classes. Law students may earn a juris
doctor (JD) degree and may receive a certificate
of specialization in one or more specialty areas:
business law, criminal law, environmental law,
intellectual property law, international law,
labor and employment law, litigation, public
interest law, real estate law and tax law.
To further enhance students’ career options,
the School of Law also offers a combined
JD/MBA in conjunction with GGU’s Ageno
School of Business. A JD/PhD in clinical psy-
chology is offered in conjunction with the
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP) in
Palo Alto. For more information on the psychol-
ogy program, please call PGSP at 800-818-6136,
or visit its website at www.pgsp.edu.
The School of Law is fully accredited by the
American Bar Association. *
Special Programs
The School of Law offers the unique Honors
Lawyering Program in which students receive
intensive skills training and spend two semesters
in apprenticeship at law offices or government
agencies. The curriculum offers a rigorous
examination of legal theory and legal writing.
The School of Law also offers one of the
most comprehensive advocacy and dispute reso-
lution curricula in the country. Our litigation
program trains students in every aspect of pretri-
al negotiation and planning including trial tech-
niques and appellate reviews. In addition, stu-
dents are taught alternative dispute resolution
methods such as mediation and arbitration. In
recent years, our mock trial teams have won
multiple regional and national championships in
trial competition and were semi-finalists in
many others.
10 Golden Gate University
We provide the opportunity for law students
to practice their legal skills with local, state and
federal legal agencies and courts through our
clinics and internship programs. Located in the
heart of San Francisco’s legal and financial dis-
trict, we offer both on-site clinics and field
placements as an integral part of the curriculum.
Through these programs, students earn academ-
ic credit while working closely under the direc-
tion of full-time clinical faculty members or
practicing attorneys.
Summer Session
Each year, the School of Law sponsors a sum-
mer session with required and elective courses.
The program is open to law students from
Golden Gate University and other ABA-accredit-
ed law schools.
International Study
Each summer the School of Law offers two
study-abroad programs: one in Bangkok,
Thailand, on Pacific Rim issues; and one in
Paris, France, on comparative international law
and cosponsored by the University of Paris X
(Nanterre). These programs are taught by law
school professors from Golden Gate University
School of Law, by professors from other ABA
law schools and by experts in the host country.
Graduate Law Programs
Law graduates may continue their legal studies
by enrolling in one of our five LLM programs:
environmental law, intellectual property law,
international legal studies, taxation and United
States legal studies. Students with an LLM can
earn an SJD (doctorate) in international legal
studies.
Our Faculty
Our School of Law faculty shares a strong com-
mitment to both excellence in teaching and
accessibility to students. The 40 full-time mem-
bers and more than 60 adjunct professors are
dedicated to giving their students one of the
finest legal educations in the country. They are
well respected within the legal community and
have been trained at the nation’s finest law
schools. Their education, real-world legal expe-
rience and expert teaching skills prepare stu-
dents for an exciting, successful career in law.
Golden Gate University Catalog 2007-2008
Student Body
Our student body of approximately 860 stu-
dents is a mix of working professionals and
recent college graduates drawn from more than
100 undergraduate and graduate institutions.
Fifty-six percent of our students are women and
80 percent of the students attend the School of
Law full time.
For admissions and application information,
please call or write to:
Admissions Office
Golden Gate University School of Law
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
Phone: 415-442-6630 or 800-GGU-4YOU
Fax: 415-442-6631
E-mail: lawadmit@ggu.edu
Website: www.ggu.edu/law
Benefits
g Approved by the American Bar
Association (ABA)*
g Member in good standing of the
Association of American Law
Schools (AALS)
g
Location in the heart of San Francisco’s
financial and legal district
g Extensive clinical program offering stu-
dents many opportunities for practical
legal experience
g Comprehensive advocacy and dispute
resolution program
g Unique Honors Lawyering Program
through which students spend two
semesters working as apprentices in
law offices
g
JD, JD/MBA, JD/PhD in clinical
psychology; certificates of specialization
in various concentrations; LLM in envi-
ronmental law, intellectual property law,
taxation and United States legal studies;
LLM and SJD in international legal
studies
*On December 9, 2005 the American Bar Association placed
Golden Gate University Law School’s accreditation in a proba-
tionary status. The ABA cited the school’s first-time bar pas-
sage rate as the reason for its decision. While on probation, the
law school remains a fully ABA-accredited law school. The
school has implemented a comprehensive program to address
and improve graduates’ first-time bar-passage rate.
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University Libraries
Golden Gate University has two libraries, the Thus, the library offers you remote access to educational tool) and the Internet.
University Library—which serves the entire GGU its resources anytime and from anywhere; access The knowledgeable and helpful staff is always
to relevant local, national and global resources; available to answer your questions and give
community — and the Law Library — which
an educational program for maximum utiliza- training on the best research methods.
primarily serves the students, staff and faculty at tion of resources; and an excellent staff—knowl- Please call the Law Library at 415-442-6680
the School of Law. edgeable, fully service-oriented and sensitive to for hours or assistance.
The resources of both libraries and several the needs of students. With our remodeled space
regional site libraries are accessible via an inte- at our San Francisco campus, showcasing new Library Access Policies
grated online public access catalog, the ergonomic furniture, the University Library Access to the University Library is limited to
INNOPAC. The INNOPAC has been developed offers you a place conducive to study and ■ Golden Gate students who are currently
as a gateway to world-wide information learning. enrolled or who were enrolled the previous
resources making the university’s libraries not The University Library, located on the first term
only a component of a campus-wide informa- floor of the San Francisco campus building, is ■ Full-time faculty
tion infrastructure but also part of the World open 10 am to 10 pm, Monday through ■ Part-time faculty during the term in which
Wide Web. Thursday; 10 am to 5 pm, Friday; 10:30 am to they are teaching and the terms immediate-
5 pm, Saturday; and noon to 5 pm, Sunday. Call ly preceding and following that term
The University Library 415-442-7242 for more information and 415- ■ University trustees
Offering one of the most comprehensive and 442- 7244 for the reference desk. You may also ■ Golden Gate staff
current collections of professional practitioner visit online at www.ggu.edu/university_library. ■ Golden Gate alumni
materials in California, the University Library ■ Corporate and individual members who
provides you with an incredible range of The Law Library have paid an annual fee
resources. The Law Library contains over 340,000 vol- ■ Courtesy card holders
It also features a broad reference and umes and subscribes to more than 1,200 legal A valid identification card is required to enter the
research website that integrates print and elec- periodicals and journals. In addition to a com- library. Library cards are nontransferable. For more
tronic resources and library support services to prehensive collection of general law books, the information about access, call 415-442-7242.
give you a one-stop information and knowledge Law Library collection includes special sections Access to the Law Library is limited to
area for most of your learning and information on tax law, law and literature, and international
needs. law with a concentration in Pacific Rim materi- ■ Law students, faculty, staff and members
Notable among the electronic resources, als. The Law Library is equipped with three (including alumni members)
which have enhanced the library’s capacity to computer labs that provide you with access to ■ University students, who need access to
serve you, are electronic books (e-books) and Lexis and Westlaw, a selection of online legal legal materials
electronic reserves. These resources have created databases such as Hein-Online, Computer- ■ Persons who need to access GPO materials
a true equity of access in line with the universi- Assisted Legal Instruction (an interactive
ty’s mixed-mode delivery of its programs, on
campus, at non-San Francisco sites and through
CyberCampus. Our collection of electronic
books can be accessed 24/7 from your homes,
offices and, with the help of handheld devices,
even in transit.
Electronic reserves provide access to articles,
essays and chapters of books just like regular
paper reserve systems. The major difference is
that the student does not have to come to the
library to gain access to the material. Access is
provided through the library’s online catalogue,
available to all students in the class 24/7.
The university prides itself on having a
‘teaching library.’ Its librarians are in partner-
ship with the faculty to accomplish shared
objectives; the provision of relevant and ade-
quate information and knowledge resources to
support scholarship, and the research techniques
that all students need in order to function in the
information society. The library’s educational
program includes a formal class in integrated
research, workshops, seminars, print and Web-
based guides, pathfinders and tutorials.

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School of Accounting
Golden Gate University has been preparing accounting professionals
for 99 years, and has earned a reputation for educational innova-
tion. It was the first university on the West Coast to offer a four-year
degree in accounting. Continuing in that spirit, in fall 2006, GGU
established a separate School of Accounting to facilitate the
intense focus of its curricula and activities on the accounting pro-
fession. As an independent school, it is even better able to tailor
its educational and job placement efforts to the specialized needs
of the profession as it strives to be the supplier of choice for
accounting graduates in the area.
Accounting is fundamental to the success of any organization. It allows
leaders to measure the economic outcomes of their decisions, exercise
control over the organization’s parts, and consider the impact of alter-
natives. Accounting provides the data that allows the capital markets
to function efficiently and confidently. Warren Buffett does not exag-
gerate when he says that “accounting is the language of business.”1
Accountants are employed in almost every organization across the
private, nonprofit and government sectors. The public accounting
industry now annually generates more than $100 billion worldwide in
revenues. Demand for those with accounting skills is far outstripping
supply at both the entry level and among experienced hires. Little relief
is in sight. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
recently said, “the battle for scarce accounting … talent is reaching
unheard of proportions”.2 CFO Magazine noted: “There’s a new raw-
material shortage plaguing global business … a shortage of account-
ants throughout the industrialized world.”3
The School of Accounting was created to help relieve this shortfall
by providing outstanding new talent to the profession and to help
those already working as accountants increase their competencies and
enhance their potential for success.
Relevant Education
The hallmark of the School of Accounting’s programs is relevancy.
Heeding the calls for accounting education reform coming from regula-
tory and standard-setting bodies such as the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the Financial Accounting Standards Board, legisla-
tors, major public accounting firms, and distinguished academics, the
School of Accounting has curricular and programmatic relevancy as its
core value. Its programs not only provide solid technical skills, they
also ensure that graduates understand the context in which account-
ants operate, from economics and finance, to law and public policy, to
the implications of globalization, to the systems by which goods and
services are created and distributed.
In addition, essential skills in oral and written communication,
quantitative methods, critical thinking, and teamwork and leadership
are developed. Ethics and professional responsibility underlie all of our
coursework and other activities. Professionalism is stressed and
expected. Students learn how to engage in financial accounting, audit-
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ing, tax and other research. They become proficient with the books of
account.
Our purpose is to develop the full potential of each student as an
accounting professional and future leader in the discipline.
Program Structure
The master of accountancy is available in three formats: at our San
Francisco campus through the full-time day cohort and evening pro-
grams, and online through CyberCampus. The bachelor of science in
accounting can be pursued both in the evening in San Francisco and
through CyberCampus.
The full-time day master of accountancy program allows students
to graduate in as few as nine months, although some students will
require up to 15 months depending on their accounting qualifications.
The cohort begins late in July and proceeds on a lock-step basis.
Students may be able to satisfy key foundation deficiencies during the
preceding May through July.
Many students will be able to participate in well-paid, full-time
internships during the spring or summer trimesters, receiving up to six
elective credits. These outstanding opportunities provide high-level
exposure to the professional accounting environment, allow students
to integrate in-class knowledge with the realities of practice, and begin
the process of networking that adds value throughout a career.
Library
The University Library houses a comprehensive collection of account-
ing and tax materials and offers access to Web-based research tools.
For more information, please refer to "University Libraries," on p. 11.
Benefits
• Focus on relevancy, professionalism and employment opportunities
• Flexible programs: day, evening, CyberCampus
• Opportunity for well-paid, full-time internships
For further information about the School of Accounting, please contact:
School of Accounting
Golden Gate University
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
Phone: 415-442-6559
Fax: 415-543-2607
E-mail: accounting@ggu.edu
Website: www.ggu.edu/school_of_accounting
1 Unknown(Vol. 3, Issue 1) Warren Buffett. Nebraska Business. Retrieved March 19, 2007
from http://www.cba.unl.edu/about/publications/emag/Volume3/Issue1/warren.asp
2 Ross, L. (2006, Sept.) The Pending F&A Labor Shortage Drives Outsourcing. FAO Today.
Retrieved March 19, 2007 from http://www.faotoday.com/Magazine.asp?artID=1455
3 O'Sullivan, K. (2006, Aug.) Have CPA, Will Travel. CFO Magazine.
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Undergraduate & Graduate Accounting Programs

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING

Major Foundation — 9 units

PROGRAMS OFFERED: ACCTG 1A Introductory Financial Accounting
ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
• BS in Accounting
ECON 2 Principles of Macroeconomics
• Undergraduate Certificates in Accounting
LIBERAL STUDIES CORE — 21 UNITS
• Master of Accountancy Arts
• MBA with a concentration in Accounting ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture
(see p. 35) or any other ARTS course offered
History
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
HIST 88 Business in World History
or any other HIST course offered
Contemporary business trends demand that accountants bring more Humanities
than accounting expertise to the organizations they serve. HUM 156 Business and Civilization
Accountants today need a broader-based education, which includes or any other HUM course offered
Literature
the ability to communicate effectively, work in teams and problem
LIT 150 Business in Literature
solve creatively. GGU's accounting programs provide you with the or LIT 160 Business in Movies
curricula you need for success. You'll find the transition from or any other LIT course offered
school to marketplace natural and easy because you will already Philosophy
PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life
know and have practiced the skills, theories and technology you'll or any other PHIL course offered
use on the job — whether your goal is to be a tax professional, Science
auditor, financial or management accountant or consultant; and SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change
or any other SCI course offered
whether you intend to work in public accounting, private industry,
Social Sciences
government or the not-for-profit sector. SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands
or any other SOSC course offered
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR — 33 UNITS
The BS in accounting prepares you for a career in the areas of financial ACCTG 100A Intermediate Accounting I
and managerial accounting, internal and external auditing, consulting ACCTG 100B Intermediate Accounting II
and taxation. It satisfies the education requirements for the CPA and ACCTG 100C Intermediate Accounting III
CMA examinations. Beyond technical accounting skills, you will grad- ACCTG 105 Cost Management
uate with a sound foundation in economics, law, finance, management, ACCTG 108A* Federal Income Tax I
ACCTG 111 Auditing
information systems, quantitative methods and communications.
ACCTG 146 Business Law
Requirements for the Bachelor of ACCTG 159 Accounting Research and Communication
(to be taken as part of the final 12 units of the degree program)
Science in Accounting Three upper-division courses (9 units) with the ACCTG prefix.
To receive the bachelor of science in accounting a student must com-
*Students who have passed the Enrolled Agents Exam do not have to take ACCTG 108A.
plete 123 units and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) Another upper-division accounting course must be substituted for ACCTG 108A.
or higher in all courses taken at Golden Gate University, as well as in
the courses designated as “Required for the Major.” ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS — 18 UNITS
FI 100 Financial Management
LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS — 30 UNITS ITM 113 Database Management Systems
Basic Proficiencies — 21 units MATH 104 Applied Regression Analysis
CRTH 10 Critical Thinking MGT 140 Management Principles
ENGL 1A Expository Writing OP 100 Principles of Operations Management
ENGL 1B Research Writing
One of the following:
UGP 100 Gateway to Success
MATH 30 College Algebra ECON 103 Money and Banking
MATH 40 Statistics FI 101 Strategic Decisions in Financing and Investing
FI 106 International Corporate Finance
One of the following: FI 120 Investments
COMM 35 Speech Communication
COMM 40 Understanding Communication

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GENERAL ELECTIVES — 21 UNITS Requirements for the

Seven additional lower- or upper-division courses must be taken as Master of Accountancy
electives. Students may take three units of ACCTG 198 Internship: The master of accountancy program requires 30 units of graduate
Accounting as an elective. coursework beyond the 18 units of foundation courses. Students can
choose as electives up to two classes from other business or technology
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN disciplines.
ACCOUNTING Students may be admitted to advanced program courses before the
You may enroll in one of our undergraduate certificate programs to completion of the foundation program, but must complete the founda-
enhance your accounting knowledge, expand your career opportuni- tion by the time six units have been earned in the advanced program.
ties, fulfill the accounting education requirements for the CPA or CMA
examination, or satisfy the admission requirements for one of our Computer Proficiency Requirement
graduate accounting programs. Applicants are expected to have a working familiarity with computers
The School of Accounting offers both 15- and 30-unit undergradu- and the software applications appropriate for graduate study.
ate certificates. All 15 or 30 units must be in accounting (prefix
ACCTG) and must be taken at GGU and passed with a C or better. Math Proficiency Requirement
Students who subsequently apply to one of our graduate accounting Applicants are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill at least
programs must have a B or better in those certificate courses used to equivalent to Intermediate Algebra (MATH 20).
satisfy the graduate “Accounting Foundation Courses.” All prerequi-
sites must be satisfied. For further information, see “Admission to UNDERGRADUATE PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS — 3 UNITS*
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
You should meet with a School of Accounting adviser at the begin- ACCTG 1A Financial Accounting
ning of your studies to ensure that the certificate courses taken best
meet your objectives. FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 18 UNITS*
ACCTG 100A Intermediate Accounting I
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MAc) ACCTG 100B Intermediate Accounting II
The master of accountancy is targeted at two groups. First, it is ACCTG 105 Cost Management
intended for those with little or no prior accounting background who ACCTG 146 Business Law
want to enter the profession and meet the education requirements for ECON 202 Economics for Managers
MATH 40 Statistics
the CPA or CMA examinations. It is also intended for those already in
the accounting profession who wish to improve and broaden their *May be waived for students who have passed the CPA or CMA exam.
technical expertise.
ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS
The MAc program allows you to integrate courses in other fields
Core Courses — 12 units
to supplement accounting studies for a more inclusive education.
ACCTG 300 Accounting Research and Communication
The master of accountancy can be obtained in person through our
ACCTG 305 Advanced Financial Accounting
evening and full-time day programs in San Francisco and via our ACCTG 320 Issues in Modern Management Accounting
CyberCampus. The evening and CyberCampus venues allow students ACCTG 360 Federal Taxation
to earn their degrees at their own pace. CyberCampus offers extraordi-
Accounting Electives — 12 units
nary flexibility to those whose obligations or physical location prohibit
regular attendance at the San Francisco campus. Twelve units from the following:
The full-time day MAc program allows students to complete the ACCTG 302 Analytical Tools in Accounting and Auditing (1.5 units)
degree in as few as nine months. The cohort begins in late July and ACCTG 304 Issues in Governmental and
completes an intense load of six courses by early December. Students Not-for-Profit Accounting
may be able to satisfy key foundation program deficiencies during the ACCTG 306 Advanced Issues in Financial Reporting
summer months preceding the beginning of the cohort. Extensive job ACCTG 309 Analysis and Use of Financial Statements
ACCTG 310 Auditing
placement activities run concurrently with the course work. The
ACCTG 313 Performance Auditing
Accounting Career Fair is held late in September, after which public
ACCTG 316 Accounting for SEC Reporting
accounting firms, government agencies and corporations compete for ACCTG 319 Accounting Information Systems
candidates. Outstanding, well-paid internship opportunities are avail- ACCTG 321 Strategic Cost Management and Control Systems
able for up to six units of elective credit during the spring and summer ACCTG 331 Consulting: The Role of the Accountant (1.5 units)
trimesters. Prospective students are strongly urged to contact the ACCTG 334 Consulting: Tax Planning
School of Accounting for an advising appointment at the earliest ACCTG 335 Consulting: Business Valuations
opportunity should they wish to participate in the full-time day MAc ACCTG 336 Consulting: Buying and Selling Businesses
program. ACCTG 341 Assurance: Current Issues (1.5 units)
ACCTG 361 Taxation of Corporations and Other Entities
ACCTG 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Accounting
ACCTG 398 Internship: Accounting

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Electives — 6 units
Two courses (six units) from the following:
Any 300-level ACCTG course
FI 300 Corporate Finance
FI 312 Capital Budgeting and Long-term Financing
FI 340 Investments
ITM 300 Enterprise Information Systems and Technologies
ITM 304 Managing Distributed Data Systems
ITM 309 Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation
TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

WITH A CONCENTRATION IN
ACCOUNTING
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in accounting, see
p. 35.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING

The graduate certificate in accounting provides students the opportu-
nity to enhance their professional education and advance their
accounting careers.
Students who complete the certificate may be able to enter the
master of accountancy degree and complete it with as few as five addi-
tional classes, depending on the student's academic performance in the
certificate program and on whether the certificate classes selected sat-
isfy the MAc degree requirements.
Students must complete five 300-level ACCTG-prefix courses for a
total of 15 units. These courses may be taken in person or online
through CyberCampus. In addition, students may substitute for one of
these courses a class from the School of Taxation or a 300-level ITM-
prefix course from the Ageno School of Business, with the written
approval of the dean of the School of Accounting. All prerequisites
must be satisfied.
All courses must be taken at GGU and passed with a grade of B or
better. Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting must
complete the foundation program for the master of accountancy degree
in addition to the five 300-level ACCTG certificate courses. For fur-
ther information, see “Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
You should meet with a School of Accounting adviser at the begin-
ning of your studies to ensure that the certificate courses taken best
meet your objectivs.

For further information contact the School of Accounting at e-mail:

accounting@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6559; fax: 415-543-2607; web-
site: www.ggu.edu/school_of_accounting; or School of Accounting,
Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-
2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.

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Edward S. Ageno School of Business
Having the latest industry knowledge has never been more impor-
tant in today’s competitive job market. GGU’s Edward S. Ageno
School of Business will provide you with a sound conceptual foun-
dation and a variety of opportunities to sharpen your organization-
al, managerial and real-world problem-solving skills. Faculty with
strong academic credentials and extensive practitioner experi-
ence will share personal insights and strategies that provide the
competitive edge for successful careers.
The Ageno School is ideal for working adults seeking to improve their
lives. Undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates are offered
in the most highly demanded business, technological, nonprofit and
governmental areas including accounting, finance, human resource
management, information technology management, integrated market-
ing communications, management, marketing, public relations, opera-
tions and supply-chain management, psychology and public
administration. Our programs will open the door to new career oppor-
tunities that will help you achieve your life goals.
Through intensive case studies, in-depth study of business, non-
profit, and public management concepts and practical application,
your degree program at the Ageno School of Business will give you the
hands-on knowledge and effective skills that can make an immediate
difference on the job.
Relevant Education
Business and governments evolve, and so do we. The programs we
offer are constantly updated to reflect current trends and practices, giv-
ing you the most relevant know-how.
For example, our long time leadership in accounting has allowed
us to meet the extraordinary growth in demand at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. In our MA in psychology degree program, we
have two new concentrations: one that combines marriage and family
therapy with industrial/organizational psychology, or one that com-
bines counseling and industrial/organizational psychology.
Technology and technology governance have become integral to
business strategy and operations. This increasing integration of busi-
ness and information technology requires flexible professionals who
can understand as well as manage the wide range of technology issues
and tools that drive the contemporary enterprise.
In our information technology management program we have met
the convergence of technology and business by offering an undergradu-
ate degree and a master’s degree. These degrees in information technol-
ogy management offer you the opportunity to gain expertise in the
interrelated areas of information technology, network and telecommu-
nications development, application development and management. The
MS in information technology management degree embraces the con-
vergence of people, business and information technologies by giving
you a broad managerial focus on the full range of IT architecture,
infrastructure, platforms and applications in use today.
Consistent with our focus on business-professional education, we
also offer the only doctoral program for working professionals in the
Bay Area.
We also encourage you to participate in appropriate internship
programs as a way to bring more professionally focused practice into
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your educational experience. By the time you graduate, you can be
sure that you will have the needed preparation and confidence to suc-
ceed.
Quality and Convenience
We recognize that with your busy life schedule, time is valuable. To
meet the demanding schedules of working professionals, classes are
offered in the evenings, on weekends, totally online, or a combination
of online and in person. Students are also encouraged to bring work
projects into the classroom or cyber-discussion rooms for in-depth
analysis and exchange, giving the opportunity to receive assistance
from peers and a fresh perspective on the issues faced daily.
We offer our BA, BBA, BS, MBA, MS, MA and executive MBA
and MPA programs at various teaching sites throughout Northern
California; our BA in management and BS in information technology
management, BBA, EMPA, MBA and MS programs conveniently
online; and the 12-month executive MBA program is offered on week-
ends.
The executive master of public administration program has been
expanded to the Sacramento and Monterey Bay sites and it can be
completed in as little as 18 months; and the MS in human resource
management can now be completed in one year at the San Jose loca-
tion.
We now offer a BA in management and BS in information technol-
ogy management that allow you to maximize the number of credits
you can transfer to help promote efficient degree completion, while
acquiring the core set of essential management skills needed by today’s
working professional.
Computer Laboratories
Technology is an integral part of all enterprises, so understanding the
impact of technology is an essential part of our programs. Training is
offered on the latest hardware and software in our state-of-the-art
computer labs, and this technical knowledge can be effectively applied
in contemporary work situations.
Library
The University Library houses one of the largest collections of business
management, accounting, marketing and public administration litera-
ture in California. Online databases, many accessible using your com-
puter, have been selected in large part to satisfy the research and
information requirements of business students. For more information,
please refer to “University Libraries” p. 11.
For further information about the Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, please contact:
Edward S. Ageno School of Business
Golden Gate University
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
Phone: 415-442-6500
Fax: 415-442-6579
E-mail: biz@ggu.edu
Website: www.ggu.edu
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Undergraduate Business Programs
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business offers relevant
programs to prepare you for today’s competitive, rapidly changing
global marketplace. With high-quality, in-depth instruction from
practicing professionals, you’ll be able to apply what you learn
today in the workplace tomorrow. We offer undergraduate degrees
in business administration, information technology management,
and management, as well as 10 undergraduate certificates. In
addition, our bachelor of business administration degree allows
you to focus on an area of special interest with a choice of seven
different concentrations.
DEGREES
Business Administration and Management
Because today’s companies want managers who understand technol-
ogy, know how to lead and can motivate their work force, these abili-
ties are regularly emphasized throughout GGU’s business
administration and management programs. In addition to core busi-
ness functions, you’ll be trained in the rapidly evolving computer and
information systems technologies. You’ll learn how to work with co-
workers cooperatively and how to form alliances — important skills in
a marketplace that increasingly depends on autonomous, global team-
work to complete projects. You will be equipped with the skills and
tools to analyze problems and design and implement solutions through
the use of an intensive case-study method of instruction — and our
cases often come directly from the current field.
Information Technology Management
The convergence of people, business and information is the driving
force in technology-driven business today. In the 21st-century business
world, business and information technologies are increasingly interde-
pendent in their support of operational and strategic opportunities
across the enterprise. The melding of these forces puts a premium on
professionals who have theoretical and applied skills in these areas.
GGU’s information technology management program offers you the
opportunity to gain expertise in business and IT operations, including
the interrelated areas of strategic information technology management,
application development and management, and network/telecommuni-
cations development and management of the digitally enabled firm.
By graduation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of IT systems and
the skills to design, implement and manage their use within an
organization.
CERTIFICATES
DATABASE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
AND MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
FINANCE MARKETING
FINANCIAL PLANNING OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Programs offers two sets of required courses for under-
graduates: basic proficiency courses and liberal studies core courses.
Basic proficiency courses will build your skills and confidence in writ-
ten and spoken communication, mathematics and critical thinking.
Liberal studies core courses add value to your professional education
by equipping you with the knowledge and insights to understand and
participate in the rapid changes affecting our world.
Imagine taking a history course such as Business in World History,
which traces world cultural and commercial interaction from the
beginnings of ocean navigation to the present era of cyberspace. Other
courses examine how business is portrayed in novels and films, how
the insights of great philosophers can be applied to today’s ethical
dilemmas, and how modern leaders face the day-to-day challenges of
diversity, competition and cooperation in businesses and organizations.
All of the specially designed courses in arts, history, humanities, lit-
erature, philosophy, science and social sciences bring the unique per-
spectives of these disciplines to the problems and issues of modern
business and professional practice. Your general education classes will
relate to the rest of your studies, making your overall education an
interactive, unified experience.
In addition to these course offerings, Undergraduate Programs also
provides one-on-one tutoring to GGU students in the English Writing
Center and the Math Resource Center, and on the Web through the
Online Writing Lab (OWL) and the Math Online Tutor Help
(MOTH). These free services are staffed by GGU instructors and
trained professional tutors who are there to help you succeed.
Academic review workshops are offered by Undergraduate
Programs as well as the Ageno School of Business during the first three
weeks of the trimester. They are free of charge for all students.
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FACULTY
Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty as well
as a large number of adjunct professors who have current experience in
the fields in which they teach. Over 80 percent of GGU classes are
taught by practicing professionals who bring on-the-job insight directly
to class for you to debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our
adjunct professors work as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepre-
neurs, consultants, partners and managers at companies of all sizes.
FORMAT
GGU offers evening and weekend in-person classes at various GGU
teaching sites, as well as fully accredited online classes or degrees
through GGU’s CyberCampus. In addition, you can choose a mixed-
mode format combining both in-person and online class sessions. Most
of GGU’s undergraduate courses are Web-enhanced, offering enriched,
dynamic curriculum and resources. For information regarding this pro-
gram’s site options, see the “Degree Offerings by Location” chart on
p. 6.

For further information contact the Ageno School of Business at e-

mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6565; fax: 415-442-7049; website:
www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.

This section contains a full alphabetical listing of all Golden Gate University undergraduate accounting and business programs.

Undergraduate Accounting Programs

Bachelor of Science in Accounting ..............................................................................................................................13
Undergraduate & Graduate Certificates in Accounting ..................................................................................................14

Undergraduate Business Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM) ......................................................................................................................19
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with concentrations in Finance, Human Resource Management,
Information Technology Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations and Supply-chain
Management, Public Administration ..................................................................................................................20
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (BSITM) ..........................................................................25
PLUS+ Program for students whose native language is not English................................................................................64

Undergraduate Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates in Management ..................................................................................................................22
Undergraduate Certificate in Finance, Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Planning ..................................................23
Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management ........................................................................................24
Undergraduate Certificate in Database Technology and Management ............................................................................26
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Management ................................................................................27
Undergraduate Certificate in International Business......................................................................................................28
Undergraduate Certificate in Marketing ........................................................................................................................29
Undergraduate Certificate in Operations and Supply-chain Management ........................................................................30
Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration ......................................................................................................31

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A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher is required in

PROGRAMS OFFERED: all courses taken at Golden Gate University, as well as in the courses des-
ignated “Required for the Major.” Prerequisites to a course, if any, are
• Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM)
shown in the course descriptions.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) All degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete their
General Course of Study
English, mathematics, and critical thinking basic proficiency requirements
• BBA with a concentration in: within their first 27 units at Golden Gate University. Diagnostic tests are
Finance • Human Resource Management • Information given during the first week of ENGL 10A/B, ENGL 1A and MATH
Technology Management • International Business •
10/20/30 to ensure your placement in the proper courses (see course
Marketing • Operations and Supply-chain Management •
descriptions in this catalog or at www.ggu.edu/info for details).
Public Administration
• Certificates are offered in many of these LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS — 27 UNITS
disciplines and related disciplines. Basic Proficiencies — 21 units
CRTH 10 Critical Thinking
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
ENGL 1A Expository Writing
ENGL 1B Research Writing
Because today’s companies want managers who understand tech- UGP 100 Gateway to Success
nology, know how to lead and can motivate their work force, MATH 20 Intermediate Algebra
MATH 40 Statistics
these abilities are regularly emphasized throughout GGU’s busi-
ness administration and management programs. In addition to One of the following:
COMM 35 Speech Communication
core business functions, you’ll be trained in the rapidly evolving
COMM 40 Understanding Communication
computer and information systems technologies. You’ll learn how
Major Foundation — 6 units
to work with co-workers cooperatively and how to form alliances
Two of the following:
— important skills in a marketplace, which increasingly depends
ACCTG 1A Financial Accounting
on autonomous, global teamwork to complete projects. You will ACCTG 1B Managerial Accounting
be equipped with the skills and tools to analyze problems and ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
design and implement solutions through the use of an intensive ECON 2 Principles of Macroeconomics
case study method of instruction — and our cases are often LIBERAL STUDIES CORE — 21 UNITS
directly from the current field. Arts
ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture
or any other ARTS course offered
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT History
(BAM) HIST 88 Business in World History
With a flexible course of study designed to maximize the number of or any other HIST course offered
transfer credits counted toward the degree, the bachelor of arts degree Humanities
HUM 156 Business and Civilization
in management may allow you to shorten the time it takes to complete
or any other HUM course offered
an undergraduate business degree, while advancing your career. Degree
Literature
candidates will acquire a core set of essential management concepts LIT 150 Business in Literature
and techniques while learning to organize, motivate and lead individu- or LIT 160 Business in Movies
als in diverse public and private business enterprises. or any other LIT course offered
In addition, BA management students may also satisfy some or all Philosophy
of the foundation requirements for many of Golden Gate University’s PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life
graduate programs while earning this degree. or any other PHIL course offered
Science
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change
Management or any other SCI course offered
The BA in management requires completion of 123 units as follows: 27 Social Sciences
units of lower-division coursework, 21 units of liberal studies core, 27 SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands
or any other SOSC course offered
units required for the major and 48 units of general electives. Each course
listed carries three semester units of credit, unless otherwise noted.

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REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR — 27 UNITS Major Foundation — 12 units

ENGL 120 Business Writing ACCTG 1A Introductory Financial Accounting
MGT 100 The Manager as Communicator ACCTG 1B Introductory Managerial Accounting
MGT 140 Management Principles ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
MGT 141 Organizational Behavior ECON 2 Principles of Macroeconomics
MGT 145 Law of Contracts, Sales and Commercial Transactions
MGT 173 Human Resource Management LIBERAL STUDIES CORE — 21 UNITS
Any three upper-division courses (nine units) with the following prefixes: Arts
ACCTG, ECON, FI, ITM, MGT, MKT, OP, PAD or PSYCH. ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture
or any other ARTS course offered
GENERAL ELECTIVES — 48 UNITS History
Sixteen additional upper- or lower-division courses for a total of 48 units. HIST 88 Business in World History
or any other HIST course offered
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Humanities
HUM 156 Business and Civilization
ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
or any other HUM course offered
The BBA is the undergraduate equivalent of the MBA. An essential ele- Literature
ment of the degree is an 11-course core curriculum on the theory and LIT 150 Business in Literature
practice of business. While studying the core subjects, you’ll also or LIT 160 Business in Movies
explore a wide spectrum of business-related issues, such as how to run or any other LIT course offered
a business (including your own, should entrepreneurship be your goal); Philosophy
how to understand the changing definition of profit in today’s global PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life
marketplace; and an in-depth examination of the causes of business or any other PHIL course offered
success and failure. Your BBA degree will be useful to you in any com- Science
SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change
pany.
or any other SCI course offered
For students with an area of special interest, the degree offers seven
Social Sciences
concentrations, listed below. You may also design your own program, SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands
depending on your interests and career goals, through the general or any other SOSC course offered
course of study.
BUSINESS CORE — 33 UNITS
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business ENGL 120 Advanced Business Writing
Administration FI 100 Financial Management
Completion of 123 units is required for the bachelor of business ITM 125 Management Information Systems
administration degree program as follows: 33 units of lower-division MGT 100 The Manager as Communicator
coursework, 21 units of liberal studies core, 33 units of business core, MGT 140 Management Principles
three units of additional requirements and 33 units of electives. MGT 141 Organizational Behavior
MGT 156 Management Policy and Strategy
Students may choose one of the following seven concentrations in
MGT 173 Human Resource Management
place of the 33-three units of electives: finance, human resource man-
MGT 179 Introduction to International Business
agement, information technology management, international business, MKT 100 Principles of Marketing
marketing, operations and supply chain management and public OP 100 Principles of Operations Management
administration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT — 3 UNITS
LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS — 33 UNITS
MATH 104 Applied Regression Analysis
Basic Proficiencies — 21 units
CRTH 10 Critical Thinking GENERAL ELECTIVES — 33 UNITS
ENGL 1A Expository Writing
(For those students who do not choose a concentration)
ENGL 1B Research Writing
Eleven additional upper- or lower-division courses for a total of 33 units.
UGP 100 Gateway to Success
MATH 30 College Algebra
MATH 40 Statistics

One of the following:

COMM 35 Speech Communication
COMM 40 Understanding Communication

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In place of the 33 units of general electives, stu- Required courses — 15 units

dents may choose one of the following concentra-
ITM 113 Database Management Systems
tions.
ITM 115 Digital Communications Technology
FINANCE CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS Three other 100-level courses with the ITM prefix for nine (9) units.

Finance experts are among the most valued employees in any corpora-
Electives — 18 units
tion. From investments and portfolio work to corporate strategy and
financial services this concentration exposes you to the world of Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.
finance and will assist you in adding value to your company through a INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
sound understanding of the field. CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS
Required courses — 15 units The more global our world becomes, the more important it is to have a
solid foundation in the way to do business across cultures. From peo-
ECON 103 Money and Banking ple, to logistics to difference in systems, this concentration will prepare
FI 102 Financial Analysis you to take on the world, literally.
FI 105 Modeling for Financial Analysis
FI 120 Investments Required courses — 15 units
One of the following: Five of the following:
FI 101 Strategic Decisions in Financing and Investing FI 141 International Banking and Finance
FI 106 International Corporate Finance MGT 188B Doing Business in East and Southeast Asia
FI 160 Personal Financial Planning MGT 188C Doing Business in Europe
FI 197 Internship: Finance MGT 188D Doing Business in Latin America
FI 198A-ZZ Selected Topics in Finance MGT 197 Internship: Management
FI 199 Directed Study in Finance MGT 199 Directed Study in Management
MKT 124 International Marketing
Electives — 18 units OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.
Electives — 18 units
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.
CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS
Human resource professionals are constantly using their versatile skill MARKETING CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS
set to reinvent the workplace. They work to make sure that employees To help lead your organization to success, you need to understand
are innovative, well trained, utilized and compensated and are the type your market and your customers, and you need the skills to design
of people who will lead their companies to competitive advantage. It is and deliver valuable products and services. This concentration pro-
HR who stewards the most valuable asset a company has — its people. vides you with the fundamentals and the toolkit any good marketing
professional should have.
Required courses — 15 units
MGT 174 Labor-Management Relations Required courses — 15 units
MGT 175 Personnel Recruitment, Selection and Placement MKT 102 Consumer Behavior
MGT 176 Compensation Decision Making MKT 103 Marketing Research
MGT 177 Training Methods and Administration
Three of the following:
One of the following: MKT 105 Integrated Marketing Communication
MKT 120 Business Marketing and Sales
MGT 197 Internship: Management
MKT 124 International Marketing
MGT 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Management
MKT 197 Internship: Marketing
MGT 199 Directed Study in Management
MKT 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Marketing
Electives — 18 units
Electives — 18 units
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN
CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS
MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION — 33 UNITS
The convergence of people, business and information is the driving
Professionals in this field are responsible for the internal workings of
force in the marketplace today. As the world becomes more dependent
their companies. They can be part of almost any business facet including:
on the integration of these areas, individuals who have the knowledge
product and process design, planning, purchasing, distribution, and tech-
to skillfully navigate the incorporation of this thinking in business will
nology. The underpinning purpose of people with these cross-functional
be on the cutting edge and a valuable asset to any company.
skills is to lead the company to success through continual improvement.

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Required courses — 15 units UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN

MANAGEMENT
Five of the following:
You can enhance your general business acumen and leadership skills,
OP 108 Supply Chain Logistics support the working knowledge you have or learn what’s new in the
OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals business field since you were last in school with an undergraduate cer-
OP 121 Production Planning and Inventory Control tificate in management. This certificate requires completion, with a C
OP 124 Business Process Improvement average or better, of any 15 or 30 units of management courses (prefix
OP 164 Purchasing and Materials Management MGT) at Golden Gate. Please note that some courses taken as part of
OP 180 Project Management
certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must
OP 197 Internship: Operations Management
be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through tak-
Electives — 18 units ing the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses. completed. For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate
Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION
— 33 UNITS
For further information contact the Department of Business
Interaction with public administration is inevitable. From the moment Administration at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
you are born to the day you pass away, a government agency is there 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
to certify your existence or demise as official. This engagement has Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
even expanded. Today’s public administrators have to deliver public CA 94105-2968.
services in close coordination and partnership with businesses and For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
community-based organizations, domestically and internationally. visit www.ggu.edu.
Thus, there is a compelling need to deepen your critical understanding
of governance institutions, policy-makers, legal and regulatory
processes, and business-government-civil society relations.

Required courses — 15 units

PAD 100 Public Administration and Public Affairs

Four of the following:

PAD 102 Policy Making and Analysis

PAD 104 Privatization and the Public Service
PAD 105 Public Budgeting Techniques and Processes
PAD 106 Administrative Law and Justice
PAD 197 Internship: Public Administration
PAD 198 A-ZZ Special Topics in Public Administration
PAD 199 Directed Study in Public Administration

Electives — 18 units
Six courses (18 units) from any upper- or lower-division courses.

MULTIPLE CONCENTRATIONS
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the BBA program. In
addition to the course requirements for the concentrations, you must
also complete the coursework for all the lower-division courses, the lib-
eral studies courses, and the business-core courses, plus any additional
requirements needed to complete all degree requirements. All of the
coursework for multiple concentrations must be completed prior to
graduation; you may not request any additional concentrations after
you have received your BBA.
Your diploma will list all of the concentrations that you have suc-
cessfully completed by the date of your graduation.

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Finance
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• BBA with a concentration in Finance (see p. 19)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Finance
• Undergraduate Financial Planning
Certificate
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
Finance experts are among the most valued employees in any cor-
poration. Many CEOs trace their academic and professional roots
back to finance, a reflection of the strategic perspective that this
discipline provides. Whatever your intended destination in the
rapidly changing world of finance, from investments and portfolio
management to corporate strategy and financial services, GGU’s
finance curriculum delivers the tools necessary for success in
your career. Today’s financial experts increasingly depend on the
sophisticated analytical techniques that are an integral part of our
courses. Our goal is to help you develop the creative decision-
making skills that you’ll need to move ahead in the global, tech-
nology-based world of finance. With our emphasis on professional
practice education, we offer an unwavering focus on how you can
be a better manager.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in finance, see p. 21.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
FINANCE
Many business professionals recognize the importance of university
coursework in finance, but have neither the time nor the need to com-
plete the requirements for a traditional academic degree. For such stu-
dents, a certificate is the ideal solution. The undergraduate certificate
in finance can be structured to serve as preparation for the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
The undergraduate certificate in finance requires completion, with a
C average or better, of 15 units of finance undergraduate courses (prefix
“FI”) at Golden Gate. Please note that some courses taken as part of
certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be
satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking
the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be com-
pleted. For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate
Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
FINANCIAL PLANNING
The financial planning certificate program is registered with the CFP
Board. Completion of the certificate program authorizes students to sit
for the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) examination.*
The undergraduate certificate in financial planning requires the
completion of six courses (18 semester units), plus any necessary pre-
requisite courses. No comprehensive examination is required. Since
three of the six required courses are not offered in the university’s
undergraduate curriculum, students in the UFPC program must take
three graduate financial planning courses (FI 422, FI 426 and FI 483).
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs
will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through
transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at
Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be completed. For fur-
ther information, refer to Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment on p. 113.
REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS
ACCTG 108A Federal Income Tax I
FI 120 Investments
FI 160 Personal Financial Planning
FI 483 Insurance Planning
FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning
FI 426 Estate Planning
(Must be taken as part of the final six units of the program)
*After successfully completing GGU’s undergraduate financial planning certificate, students
are eligible to sit for the CFP® examination if they register with the CFP Board. Students can
sit for the CFP® examination before completing the experience requirement. Golden Gate
University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ designations. The
right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met its rigor-
ous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satisfied a
work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to sit
for the certification examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the CFP
Board (www.CFP-Board.org).
For further information contact the Department of Finance and
Economics at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-
442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.
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Human Resource Management

EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS

PROGRAMS OFFERED: MGT 173 Human Resource Management
• BBA with a concentration in Human Resources MGT 174 Labor-Management Relations
(see p. 19) MGT 175 Personnel Recruitment, Selection and Placement
MGT 176 Compensation Decision Making
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human
MGT 177 Training Methods and Administration
Resources Management

(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.) One of the following may be substituted for one of the above:

MGT 140 Management Principles

MGT 197 Internship: Management
The effective, strategic use of human resources is critical to busi- MGT 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Management
ness success. Business profitability requires increasingly versa-
tile skill sets that are regularly updated. Companies need more
innovative and creative employees. Employees need companies For further information contact the Department of Human Resource
Management at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-
that make effective use of their talents and abilities. Global teams 442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
need to interact and work across cultures to attain competitive Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
advantage. GGU’s leading-edge human resource management pro- CA 94105-2968.
gram is carefully structured to give you the foundation and in- For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.
depth training you’ll need as a human resource or personnel man-
ager. Through our innovative curriculum, you’ll gain a thorough,
hands-on understanding of what is happening in the marketplace;
why it is happening; what the future trends may be; and how to
positively affect the leading and managing of human resources in
a changing, international business climate.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in human resource
management, see p. 21.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
With a certificate in human resource management, you’ll learn to
understand the problems of today’s changing human resource industry
and what techniques are most effective in managing personnel and
organizational structures. The undergraduate certificate in human
resource management requires completion, with a C average or better,
of the following 15 units at Golden Gate. For further information,
refer to Admission to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open
Enrollment on p. 113.

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Information Technology Management
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• BBA with a concentration in Information Technology
Management (see p. 19)
• Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology Management (BSITM)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Database
Technology and Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information
Technology Management
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
In the new millennium world, business and information technolo-
gies are increasingly interdependent in their support of opera-
tional and strategic roles and opportunities across the enterprise,
and this interdependence will only grow as technology continues
to support and improve business processes.
Companies require people who have practical and technological skills
in these areas, as well as those who can utilize and manage technolo-
gies, teams and projects, and can communicate effectively across orga-
nizational boundaries. GGU’s BSITM degree will support your growth
as a highly desired information technology/business professional by
providing learning that will significantly enhance your current skills.
Coursework provides a solid foundation in the information technolo-
gies that support current business, including
• Java programming
• Wireless technologies
• Systems analysis and design
• Database design and applications
• Network design and applications
• Network security and compliance
By graduation, you will have skills to manage and support the use
of IT tools in bringing value to the enterprise. You’ll also be prepared
to continue your growth, through further education, certifications, or
as a working IT/business professional.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in information
technology management, see p. 21.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BSITM)
The bachelor of science in information technology management is a
winning combination of technology and management. With GGU’s
BSITM that has been designed in alliance with Bay Area business and
technology experts, you will learn to innovate, manage and utilize
technology in an enterprise setting. The BSITM is designed to maxi-
mize the number of transfer credits (up to 45 units) that will be
counted toward the degree.
Depending on the coursework taken, you will sharpen your skills
through several courses that are aligned with the expectations for the
following certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist, Cisco CCDA,
Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP and CompTia Security.
Bring value to your employer with your understanding of theoreti-
cal and practical applications of information architectures and infra-
structures; network and e-business technologies; management
information systems, decision support and executive support tools;
Web services and enterprise technologies; emerging technologies; proj-
ect management; and your ability to analyze, interpret and apply tech-
nology-derived information in diverse environments.
Interdisciplinary coursework will teach you new technologies and
how to assimilate them in ever-changing business environments. You
will also develop leadership expertise, build problem-solving skills and
acquire understanding of global and local technology issues.
GGU’s program affords you the opportunity to work in several
UNIX and Windows computer laboratories equipped with contempo-
rary software applications such as Visual Basic, Java, Oracle 10g, SAS
and other software.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology Management
All degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete their English,
mathematics, and critical thinking basic proficiency requirements
within their first 27 units at Golden Gate University. Diagnostic tests
are given during the first week of ENGL 10A/B, ENGL 1A and MATH
10/20/30 to ensure your placement in the proper courses. See the sec-
tion on course descriptions in this catalog, or go to www.ggu.edu, click
on course listings, then course descriptions for details.
Each course listed carries three semester units of credit, unless oth-
erwise noted. Prerequisites to a course, if any, are shown in the section
on course descriptions. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C)
or higher is required in all courses taken at Golden Gate, as well as in
the courses designated “Required for the Major.”
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LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS — 33 UNITS ELECTIVES — 45 UNITS

Basic Proficiencies — 21 units Information Technology Management electives —
24 units
CRTH 10 Critical Thinking
ENGL 1A Expository Writing Choose any eight lower- or upper-division courses with the ITM prefix
ENGL 1B Research Writing not previously taken for a total of 24 units.
UGP 100 Gateway to Success
MATH 30 College Algebra General electives — 21 units
MATH 40 Statistics Students are encouraged to take seven lower- or upper-division courses
from science, mathematics, business and other fields of interest for a
One of the following: total of 21 units.
COMM 35 Speech Communication
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS — 6 UNITS
COMM 40 Understanding Communication
ENGL 120 Business Writing
Major Foundation — 12 units ITM 191 Capstone: Value Creation in the IT Career
ACCTG 1A Financial Accounting The capstone course in information technology must be taken in the
ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics final nine units of the major and cannot be waived or substituted by
MATH 106 Quantitative Analysis for Management any other course. One faculty member from the School of Business
OP 180 Project Management must supervise the capstone professional practice project course.
LIBERAL STUDIES CORE — 21 UNITS
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
Arts DATABASE TECHNOLOGY AND
ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture
or any other ARTS course offered
MANAGEMENT
History The undergraduate certificate in database technology and management
HIST 88 Business in World History offers a combination of technology and management, for those who
or any other HIST course offered may not need a degree but want to update their skills. It has been
Humanities designed in alliance with Bay Area business and technology experts.
HUM 156 Business and Civilization You will learn to innovate, manage and respond to technology in
or any other HUM course offered enterprise settings. Depending on the coursework taken, you will
Literature sharpen your skills through several courses that are aligned with the
LIT 150 Business in Literature expectations for the following certifications: Microsoft Office
or LIT 160 Business in Movies
Specialist, Cisco CCDA, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP and CompTia
or any other LIT course offered
Security.
Philosophy
PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life Interdisciplinary coursework will teach you to learn and assimilate
or any other PHIL course offered new technologies in ever-changing business environments. You will
Science also develop leadership expertise, build problem-solving skills and gain
SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change a global understanding of technology issues. You will be well prepared
or any other SCI course offered to continue on to the BS in information technology management.
Social Sciences The undergraduate certificate in information technology manage-
SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands ment requires completion, with a C average or better, of the following
or any other SOSC course offered 15 units at Golden Gate. For further information, refer to “Admission
REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR — 18 UNITS to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on
p. 113.
Networking courses:
ITM 115 Digital Communications REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS
ITM 150 Network Design
ITM 101 Fundamental Programming Concepts with Java
Computer Information Systems courses: ITM 113 Database Management Systems
ITM 101 Fundamental Programming Concepts with Java ITM 143 Structured Query Language and PL/SQL
ITM 113 Database Management Systems ITM 144 Database Administration Fundamentals
ITM 125 Management Information Systems One appropriate 100-level ITM course for three (3) units, which
ITM 133 Systems Analysis and Design includes ITM 198 Internship: Information Technology.

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UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
The undergraduate certificate in information technology management
offers a combination of technology and management, for those who
may not need a degree but want to update their skills. It has been
designed in alliance with Bay Area business and technology experts.
You will learn to innovate, manage and respond to technology in
enterprise settings. Depending on the coursework taken, you will
sharpen your skills through several courses that are aligned with the
expectations for the following certifications: Cisco CCDA, Cisco
CCNA, Cisco CCNP and CompTia Security.
Interdisciplinary coursework will teach you to learn and assimilate
new technologies in ever-changing business environments. You will
also develop leadership expertise, build problem-solving skills and gain
a global understanding of technology issues. You will be well prepared
to continue on to the BS in information technology management.
The undergraduate certificate in information technology manage-
ment requires completion, with a C average or better, of the following
15 units at Golden Gate. For further information, refer to “Admission
to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on
p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS

ITM 115 Digital Communications Technology
ITM 125 Management Information Systems
Take three 100-level ITM courses for nine units; OP 180 may also
be used.

For further information contact the Department of Operations and

Information Technology Management at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone:
415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward
S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.

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International Business
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MGT 188D Doing Business in Latin America

PROGRAMS OFFERED: One of the following:
• BBA with a concentration in International Business ECON 108 International Economics
(see p. 19) FI 106 International Corporate Finance
MGT 197 Internship: Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in International MKT 124 International Marketing
Business
For further information contact the Department of Business
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
Administration at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
In addition to the solid business foundation that comes with the CA 94105-2968.
general BBA coursework, a concentration in international busi- For the most up-to-date program information and course listings, visit
www.ggu.edu.
ness will give you the opportunity to study topics like internation-
al finance, global logistics, import/export management and inter-
national marketing. You can focus your interests in Asia, Latin
America and/or Europe. You will be well prepared to work in our
increasingly globalized economy when you complete your BBA
with the concentration in international business.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in international
business, see p. 21.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
As the marketplace becomes increasingly global, a contemporary
understanding of its rules, logistics and cultural nuances has never been
more important. Keep your skill set relevant in any business with an
undergraduate certificate in international business. This certificate
requires completion, with a C average or better, of the following 15
units at Golden Gate. Please note that some courses taken as part of
certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must
be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through tak-
ing the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be
completed. For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate
Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS

FI 141 International Banking and Finance
MGT 179 Introduction to International Business
OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals
One of the following:
MGT 188B Doing Business in East and Southeast Asia
MGT 188C Doing Business in Europe

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Marketing
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

For further information contact the Department of Marketing at e-mail

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• BBA with a concentration in Marketing (see p. 19)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Marketing
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website:
www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.

The increased pace of business today has changed the rules about
how organizations communicate with their markets. GGU’s
Marketing Department monitors the developing trends in the mar-
ketplace and the concurrent changes in marketing education they
make necessary. In that way, we provide you with a first-rate mar-
keting education that’s both cutting-edge and grounded in the
strong foundation skills you must have to compete in today’s busi-
ness environment. You’ll learn to identify issues relating to interna-
tional marketing and technology, and create new solutions to them.
We offer a range of specializations so you can develop a deeper
level of expertise in one of several important marketing areas.
Through case studies of real-life problems, you develop decision-
making and communication skills in marketing classes along with
acquiring marketing concepts for business in the 21st century.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN MARKETING
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in marketing see p. 21.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
MARKETING
The undergraduate certificate in marketing is designed for students
interested in either acquiring knowledge in marketing, or in refreshing
or extending their knowledge in the marketing field. The certificate
requires completion, with a C average or better, of the following 15
units at Golden Gate. For further information, refer to “Admission to
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 3 UNITS

MKT 100 Principles of Marketing

ELECTIVES — 12 UNITS
Any four courses with the MKT prefix for a total of 12 units.

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Operations and Supply-chain Management

EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

chair or program director prior to enrolling to determine the appropri-

PROGRAMS OFFERED: ate coursework required. In some cases, additional prerequisite course-
work may be required depending on the student’s background.
• BBA with a concentration in Operations and Supply-chain
Management (see p. 19) Students who qualify for admission to degree programs may apply
credit earned in these certificate programs toward degree requirements.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Operations
For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs
and Supply-chain Management
and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)

For further information contact the Department of Operations and

Information Technology Management at e-mail biz@ggu.edu; phone:
Operations and supply-chain management professionals apply a 415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward
total systems approach to design, execute and improve the key S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission
processes that create and deliver the organization’s products and Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
services. Their role and vision are essential in formulating suc-
visit www.ggu.edu.
cessful corporate strategies. GGU has one of the largest and most
comprehensive operations and supply-chain management pro-
grams in California, opening the door into industries that are the
wave of the future, including high-tech manufacturing, engineer-
ing and construction, biotech and the transportation and logistics
industry. Professionals in this field are responsible for the internal
workings of their companies. These include product and service
design, transformation process selection, purchasing, transporta-
tion, choosing appropriate technology, adopting efficient work
methods, operations planning (including location facilities layout,
capacity planning and operations scheduling), outsourcing, opti-
mal configuration of the supply chain for streamlining the flow of
people and materials and continuously improving the quality of
the final product.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN OPERATIONS AND
SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in operations and
supply-chain management, see p. 21.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
For those who may not need a degree but want to update or broaden
their skills, an undergraduate certificate in operations and supply-chain
management is available. The undergraduate certificate program nor-
mally involves four courses (12 units) with the operations management
(OP) prefix and two other courses (6 units) as approved by the depart-
ment for a total of 18 units. All courses must be completed at Golden
Gate with a C average (2.00) or better. Enrollment as a degree candi-
date is not required, but students must consult with the department

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Public Administration
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

following 15 units at Golden Gate. For further information, refer to

PROGRAMS OFFERED: “Admission to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open
Enrollment” on p. 113.
• BBA with a concentration in Public Administration
(see p. 19) REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS
• Undergraduate Certificate in PAD 100 Public Policy and Administration
Public Administration
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.) Any four from the following:

PAD 102 Policy Making and Analysis

PAD 104 Privatization and the Public Service
GGU’s four-decade old public administration program is the oldest
PAD 105 Public Budgeting Techniques and Processes
in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been an institutional mem- PAD 106 Administrative Law and Justice
ber of the National Association of Public Affairs and PAD 197 Internship: Public Administration
Administration (NASPAA) since 1973. The program will equip you PAD 198 A-ZZ Special Topics in Public Administration
PAD 199 Directed Study in Public Administration
with cutting-edge training and applications you will need to be an
effective and responsive public and nonprofit manager. Through For further information contact the Department of Public
our innovative curriculum, you’ll gain a thorough, hands-on under- Administration at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
standing of what is happening in politics and policy-making from
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
San Francisco to Washington, DC. After all, interaction with public CA 94105-2968.
administration is inevitable. From the moment you are born to the For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
day you pass away, a government agency is there to certify your visit www.ggu.edu.
existence or demise as “official.” This engagement has even
expanded. Today’s public administrators have to deliver public
services in close coordination and partnership with businesses
and community-based organizations, domestically and internation-
ally. Thus, there is a compelling need to deepen your critical
understanding of governance institutions, policy-makers, legal
and regulatory processes, information technology, and business-
government-civil society relations.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in public adminis-
tration, see p. 22.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
With a certificate in public administration, you’ll learn to analyze the
social, economic, political, environmental, labor, agricultural, health,
technical, and other issues which have become endemic to today’s rap-
idly evolving public and nonprofit sectors and what innovative tech-
niques are most effective, efficient, economical, responsive,
transparent, and participatory. The undergraduate certificate in public
administration requires completion, with a C average or better, of the

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Graduate Business Programs

EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business offers relevant pro-
grams in our continuing effort to offer working adults professional
programs to prepare you for today’s competitive, rapidly changing
global marketplace. With high-quality, in-depth instruction from prac-
ticing professionals, you’ll be able to apply what you learn today in the
workplace tomorrow. We offer graduate degrees in accounting, busi-
ness administration, finance, human resource management, informa-
tion technology management, marketing, psychology and public
administration, as well as 13 graduate certificates. In addition, our
master of business administration degree allows you to focus on an
area of special interest with a choice of eight different concentrations.
its practitioners: the opportunity to use your talent and education to
make significant positive changes in your clients’ lives; and the intellec-
tual and emotional satisfaction that comes from blending technical,
quantitative, and analytical abilities with highly developed skills in
communication, psychology, and human relations. GGU’s graduate
financial planning degrees and certificates will help you to cultivate
those skills and abilities. Golden Gate offers one of the oldest and most
highly regarded financial planning programs in the country. For those
already in the profession, our program is designed to take your estab-
lished career to a higher level; and for those just entering the field, we
will prepare you to launch a successful and rewarding new career.

Human Resource Management

DEGREES
The effective, strategic use of human resources is critical to business
Business Administration success. Business profitability requires increasingly versatile skill sets
that are regularly updated. Companies need more innovative and cre-
Because today’s companies want managers who understand technol-
ative employees. Employees need companies that make effective use of
ogy, know how to lead and can motivate their work force, these
their talents and abilities. Global teams need to interact and work
abilities are regularly emphasized throughout GGU’s business adminis-
across cultures to attain competitive advantage. GGU’s leading-edge
tration and management programs. To succeed, you will need skill sets
human resource management program is carefully structured to give
that help you stay current over time in this rapidly changing arena. The
you the foundation and in-depth training you’ll need as a human
evolving global marketplace of today is highly competitive; it demands
resource or personnel manager. Through our innovative curriculum,
a new kind of executive. You’ll need a deep grounding in business the-
you’ll gain a thorough, hands-on understanding of what is happening
ory along with first-rate leadership skills, technological sophistication,
in the marketplace; why it is happening; what the future trends may
a keen understanding of human behavior and the ability to motivate —
be; and how to positively affect the leading and managing of human
not dominate — coworkers. GGU’s business administration programs
resources in a changing, international business climate.
are designed to make you the leader who stands out in a crowd.

Finance Information Technology Management

The convergence of people, business processes and technology is the
Finance experts are among the most valued employees in any corpora-
driving force in business today. In the 21st century, business and infor-
tion. Many CEOs trace their academic and professional roots back to
mation technologies are increasingly interdependent in driving opera-
finance, a reflection of the strategic perspective that this discipline pro-
tions and strategies across the enterprise. These realities put a premium
vides. Whatever your intended destination in the rapidly changing
on professionals whose education provides theoretical and applied
world of finance, from investments and portfolio management to cor-
skills. GGU’s information technology management programs offer you
porate strategy and financial services, GGU’s finance curriculum deliv-
the opportunity to gain expertise in business and IT operations, infor-
ers the tools necessary for success in your career. Today’s financial
mation technology management, application and systems development
experts increasingly depend on the sophisticated analytical techniques
and management, and network/telecommunications development and
that are an integral part of our courses. Our goal is to help you
management. By graduation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of
develop the creative decision-making skills that you’ll need to move
IT systems, and the skills to effectively manage their use in support of
ahead in the global, technology-based world of finance. With our
business objectives.
emphasis on professional practice education, we offer an unwavering
focus on how you can be a better manager. Marketing
Financial Planning The increased pace of business today has changed the rules about how
organizations communicate with their markets. GGU’s Marketing and
Those who are considering careers in financial planning will enjoy
Public Relations Department monitors the developing trends in the
thinking about the extraordinary advantages of this profession. These
marketplace and the concurrent changes in marketing education they
include flexibility in hours and working conditions, excellent compen-
make necessary. In that way, we provide you with a first-rate market-
sation, and strong and growing demand for planners’ services (provid-
ing education that’s both cutting edge and grounded in the strong
ing, as a result, outstanding employment opportunities). These
foundation skills you must have to compete in today’s business envi-
advantages are widely acknowledged and they help to ensure that
ronment. You’ll learn to identify issues relating to international mar-
financial planning always ranks near the top of surveys of the most
keting and technology, and create new solutions to them. We offer a
desirable jobs. But the profession offers several other appealing quali-
range of specializations so you can develop a deeper level of expertise
ties that are less often mentioned but perhaps even more significant to

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in one of several important marketing areas. Through case studies of FORMAT

real-life problems, you develop decision-making and communication GGU offers options of evening and weekend in-person classes at vari-
skills in marketing classes along with acquiring marketing concepts for ous GGU teaching sites, as well as fully accredited online classes or
business in the 21st century. degrees through GGU’s CyberCampus. In addition, you can choose a
mixed-mode format combining both in-person and online class ses-
Psychology
sions. Many of GGU’s courses are Web-enhanced, offering enriched,
The study of psychology prepares individuals for some of today’s top
dynamic curriculum and resources. For information regarding these
employment opportunities. As businesses have come to recognize the
programs’ site options, see “Degree Offerings by Location” on p. 6.
importance of teamwork, good leadership and organizational flexibil-
ity, the need for psychologically trained professionals has increased.
Throughout society, there is also a growing demand for counselors, For further information contact the Ageno School of Business at e-
therapists, mediators, consultants and other psychologically oriented mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website:
professionals. GGU’s psychology degrees are unique in their flexibility www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
and their emphasis on the real-world application of psychological the- University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
ory. We offer combined concentrations and certificates that allow our
student to customize their degree to match their existing experience
and the future trends of the workplace.

Public Administration
The professional practice of public management is an art as well as a
science. Today’s successful leaders in the public or nonprofit sector
need intuition, creative problem-solving abilities and self-confidence,
knowledge of the discipline, and communication and analytical skills.
Since the 1960s, GGU has offered a public administration degree pro-
gram of exceptional quality and academic rigor for the working stu-
dent. Our executive master of public administration program prepares
you for a leadership role in the management of government and non-
profit agencies. This program will provide you with an in-depth study
of public administration and train you on the skills and tools you’ll
need to become a successful contributor to local, state and federal gov-
ernment and public service agencies, nonprofit organizations and inter-
national institutions. Some executive MPA program students have won
prestigious awards, such as the Presidential Management Fellowship.
The Ageno School of Business is a member of the National Association
of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

CERTIFICATES
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CONFLICT RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT
FINANCE INTEGRATED MARKETING
FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMUNICATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCE MARKETING
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL MARKET ANALYSIS

FACULTY
Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty as well
as a large number of adjunct professors who have current experience in
the fields in which they teach. Over 80 percent of GGU classes are
taught by practicing professionals who bring on-the-job insight directly
to class for you to debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our
adjunct professors work as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepre-
neurs, consultants, partners and managers at companies of all sizes.

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Graduate Business Programs

This section contains a full alphabetical listing of all Golden Gate University graduate accounting and business programs.

Graduate Business Programs

Master of Accountancy (MAc) ....................................................................................................................................................14
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a General Course of Study
or with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management,
International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations and Supply-chain Management, Public Administration ......35
Joint MBA/Juris Doctor (JD) ......................................................................................................................................................38
The Executive MBA Program......................................................................................................................................................38
Doctor of Business Administration..............................................................................................................................................39
Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in General Finance, Corporate Finance or Investment Management ..................41
Master of Science in Financial Planning ....................................................................................................................................43
Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation
with a concentration in Estate Planning or with a concentration in Taxation ................................................................44
Master of Science in Human Resource Management ..................................................................................................................46
Master of Science in Information Technology Management ..........................................................................................................48
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications ........................................................................................................50
Master of Science in Marketing..................................................................................................................................................51
Master of Arts in Psychology
with a concentration in: Counseling, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, combined concentration in Counseling and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or a combined concentration in Marriage and
Family Therapy (MFT) and Industrial/Organizational Psychology....................................................................................56
Executive Master of Public Administration ..................................................................................................................................59
Taxation Programs and Certificates ............................................................................................................................................61
PLUS+ Program for students whose native language is not English ..............................................................................................64

Graduate Business Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Accounting ............................................................................................................................................15
Graduate Certificates in Finance ................................................................................................................................................44
Graduate Financial Planning Certificate......................................................................................................................................45
Graduate Certificate in Technical Market Analysis ......................................................................................................................45
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management ................................................................................................................47
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management ......................................................................................................49
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications ....................................................................................................53
Graduate Certificate in Marketing ..............................................................................................................................................53
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations ....................................................................................................................................53
Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply-chain Management ..............................................................................................55
Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology ................................................................................................................................58
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution..................................................................................................................................58

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Business Administration
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• Executive Master of Business
Administration (Executive MBA)
• MBA General Course of Study
• MBA with a concentration in:
Accounting • Finance • Human Resource Management
• Information Technology Management • International
Business • Management • Marketing • Operations and
Supply-Chain Management • Public Administration
* Certificates are offered in many of these disciplines and
related disciplines.
• Joint MBA/JD
• Doctor of Business Administration
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
Because today’s companies want managers who understand tech-
nology, know how to lead and can motivate their work force,
these abilities are regularly emphasized throughout GGU’s busi-
ness administration and management programs. To succeed, you
will need skill sets that help you stay current over time in this
rapidly changing arena. The evolving global marketplace of today
is highly competitive; it demands a new kind of executive. You’ll
need a deep grounding in business theory along with first-rate
leadership skills, technological sophistication, a keen under-
standing of human behavior and the ability to motivate — not
dominate — coworkers. GGU’s business administration programs
are designed to make you the leader that stands out in a crowd.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MBA)
Golden Gate University’s traditional MBA program examines the theo-
ries of management and how they are applied to an organization. The
program is centered around four managerial themes: managerial analy-
sis, communications, teamwork and leadership. These themes are
designed to unite the program providing the student with the innova-
tive analytic capabilities to understand the changing environment and
the managerial skills necessary to effectively lead the organization to
meet that change. Our core curriculum will give you a sound founda-
tion in theory and a perspective on how and where today’s business
and technological trends fit into the larger, global picture.
The concentration component of our MBA allows you to select an
area of interest from eight different concentrations or select a general
course of study. Each concentration presents an in-depth examination
of a particular area, how it functions and how it should be managed.
Requirements for the Master of Business
Administration Program
GMAT Requirement
Applicants to the master of business administration degree program
are required to take the GMAT. Some exceptions to this requirement
exist. For further information, see Graduate Admission Criteria on
p. 110 in the GGU catalog.
Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement
Students admitted to the master of business administration degree pro-
gram must meet the graduate writing proficiency requirement. For fur-
ther information, refer to catalog section “Proficiency in Mathematics,
Writing and Computer Skills Required for All Master of Business
Administration Degrees” on p. 149.
Computer Proficiency Requirement
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity with
computers and software applications appropriate for graduate studies.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet analysis and network
access capabilities are included for evaluation. Deficiencies in computer
proficiency may require additional work as determined by the faculty.
Math Proficiency Requirement
Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of
mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30).
Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening
criteria listed in section “Proficiency in Mathematics, Writing and
Computer Skills Required for All Master of Business Administration
Degrees” on p. 149.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 18 UNITS
The six-course foundation program provides the groundwork for the
advanced program core and concentration courses. Some, or all, of the
foundation course requirements may be waived if you have previously
completed comparable undergraduate courses at a regionally accred-
ited college or university with a grade of C- or better. For further infor-
mation, refer to section “Graduate Foundation Program Waiver
Requirements for All Master’s Degrees” on p. 150. You may be admit-
ted to advanced program courses before completion of the entire foun-
dation program, but you must complete the foundation program by
the time six units have been earned in the advanced program.
ACCTG 201* Accounting for Managers
ECON 202 Economics for Managers
ITM 225 Management Information Systems
MGT 204 International Business and Strategy
MGT 210 Management Theory and Communications
MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers
*Not required for students who are taking an MBA with a concentration in accounting
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ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS Undergraduate Proficiency Requirement — 3 units*

Core Courses — 18 units ACCTG 1A Financial Accounting
The six core courses in the advanced program are taken by all MBA
students. This ensures that all MBA graduates have an understanding Accounting Foundation Courses — 18 units*
of the important skills for effective management and an integrative ACCTG 100A Intermediate Accounting I
knowledge of the core areas of business, regardless of their area of con- ACCTG 100B Intermediate Accounting II
centration. Although you are required to choose either a concentration ACCTG 100C Intermediate Accounting III
or a general course of study when you apply for admission, the com- ACCTG 105 Cost Management
mon core allows you to rethink your concentration (or general course ACCTG 108A** Federal Income Tax I
of study) decision, and to change it with minimum course penalty (for ACCTG 146 Business Law
further information, refer to “Change of Program” on p. 114). *These courses will be waived for those students who have passed the CPA examination.
Additionally, individual courses can be waived if students have previously completed compa-
MGT 300 Managerial Analysis and Team Dynamics rable courses at another regionally accredited institution with a grade of B- or better. Students
(Must be taken as part of the first six units of the advanced program.) may be admitted to advanced program courses before completion of the entire accounting
FI 300A Managerial Finance foundation and foundation program courses, but must complete all accounting foundation
MKT 300 Marketing Management and foundation program courses by the time that six units have been earned in the advanced
OP 300 Operations Management program.
OP 303 Management of Innovation and Technology **Students who have passed the Enrolled Agents Exam do not have to take ACCTG 108A.
MGT 362 Developing Strategies for Competitive Advantage
(Must be taken as part of the final six units of the advanced program.) Finance Concentration — 12 units
You’ll learn the traditional decision-making techniques in the areas of
Concentration Courses — 12 units capital budgeting, capital structure, investment management, and
The four concentration courses in the advanced program allow you to short-term capital management. You’ll learn how to manage financial
develop expertise in a specialized area of business. The concentrations risks with derivatives that are playing an increasingly important role in
include required and elective courses. Currently, GGU offers nine MBA corporate risk management. You’ll learn to use financial information
concentrations. Or, you can choose a general course of study. Courses to make wise choices and steer your company to success.
listed carry three semester units of credit unless otherwise noted.
For those students who wish to develop on-the-job experience in Required Courses — 12 units
the program, you can develop hands-on experience through our intern- FI 300 Corporate Finance
ship program by taking three units of an internship course in your field Three 300- or 400-level courses (9 units) with the FI or ECON prefix,
of interest. For three months, under the supervision of GGU faculty, which may include FI 497 Internship: Finance.
you will work for a business or nonprofit organization, applying your
Golden Gate education to real-life circumstances. Human Resource Management Concentration —
12 units
General Course of Study — 12 units
In the competitive global marketplace, effective management of human
(For those students who do not choose a concentration.) resources is necessary for success and often overlooked. You’ll learn to
Four courses (12 units) from any 300-level courses with the following understand the human resource issues triggered by technology and the
prefixes: ACCTG, ECON, FI, ITM, MGT, MKT, OP, PA or TA. international business environment, and how to apply your knowledge
Students who do not choose the General Course of Study choose one as a human resource manager or personnel officer in business and pub-
of the following concentrations: lic organizations.

Accounting Concentration — 12 units Required Courses — 12 units

The accounting concentration prepares you for a career in public MGT 346 Human Resource Management
accounting as an auditor, tax professional or consultant; in private MGT 370 Strategic Human Resource Management
(To be taken as part of the last six units in the concentration.)
industry as a controller, treasurer or chief financial officer; in not-for-
profit accounting; or in banking and other positions where strong inte- Two of the following:
gration of finance and accounting is required. MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings
MGT 341 Benefits Administration
Required Courses — 12 units
MGT 342 Compensation and Administration
ACCTG 300 Accounting Research and Communication MGT 343 Labor Relations
Three 300-level courses (9 units) with the ACCTG prefix, which may MGT 344 Training and Development
include ACCTG 398 Internship: Accounting. MGT 358 Employment Law
Students who choose the accounting concentration also need to MGT 359 Managing the Employment Function
satisfy the following proficiency requirement and foundation courses: MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management
MGT 398 Internship: Management

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Information Technology Management
Concentration — 12 units
In the rapidly changing world of technology, the ability to stay current
and relevant is imperative. This concentration prepares with knowledge
and skills essential for managers who are responsible for participating
in the planning, design, integration and deployment of strategic enter-
prise technologies and systems essential for the contemporary organiza-
tion’s competitive success.
organizations. General management and marketing techniques, such as
market research and market planning, are covered along with the cur-
rent trends and techniques in the field.
Required Courses — 12 units
Four of the following:
Any 300-level course with the MKT prefix, which may include MKT
398 Internship: Marketing and PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations.

Required Courses — 12 units Operations and Supply-chain Management

ITM 300 Enterprise Information Technologies and Systems
Three 300-level courses (nine units) with the ITM prefix
Note, an MS in information technology management is also offered.
International Business Concentration — 12 units
The globalization of the marketplace has increased the need for interna-
tionally oriented managers. This concentration is designed to respond
to the changing demands for managers who are in tune with the inter-
national economy through the advanced electives in international mar-
keting, international finance or international operations management.
You will gain competence and confidence in understanding the context
and execution of international business.
Four of the following*:
Concentration — 12 units
Our operations and supply-chain management concentration provides
you with a foundation in the theories and practice in businesses where
operations and supply-chain management are critical to success. You
can take a variety of operations management courses to cover an
overview of the field, or choose to focus on a specific area such as proj-
ect and systems management, or procurement and supply-chain man-
agement.
Required Courses — 12 units
OP 302 Quality Management and Process Improvement
Three 300-level courses (nine units) with the OP prefix, which may
include OP 398 Internship: Operations Management.

ECON 340 International Trade and Finance Public Administration Concentration – 12 units
FI 343 International Corporate Finance
Outsourcing of public sector services to business and nonprofit organi-
MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings
zations has increased the need for private sector managers who under-
MGT 306 Legal Aspects of International Business Transactions
MGT 363 International Business Strategy stand how the government bureaucracy works. This concentration pro-
MKT 343 International Marketing vides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful at
OP 329 Global Supply-chain Management public management.
*Other 300-level courses related to international business may be taken with the approval of
the MBA program director. Required Courses — 12 units
EMPA 300 Theory, Ethics, and Practice in Public Service
Management Concentration — 12 units
(four units)
This dynamic concentration educates you in the use of modern manage-
Two of the following:
ment theories, concepts, research findings and preblem-solving tech-
niques. You'll get an in-depth foundation in evolving theories and con- EMPA 302 Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
(four units)
temporary management problems and will be well prepared to manage
EMPA 304 Public Enterprise Management and Public Sector
creatively and effectively in the current business environment.
Business Relations (four units)
Required Courses — 12 units EMPA 305 Public Budgeting and Financial Management
(four units)
MGT 345 Business, Government and Society EMPA 306 Public Service and the Law (four units)
MGT 346 Human Resource Management EMPA 307 Public Personnel Management (four units)
Two of the following:
MULTIPLE CONCENTRATIONS
MGT 301 Entrepreneurship Two or more concentrations may be taken in the MBA program. In
MGT 320 Management Leadership: Theory and Practice addition to the course requirements for the concentrations, you must
MGT 338 The Manager as Communicator also complete the coursework for all the foundation and the advanced
MGT 348 Negotiating in Business
programs. All of the coursework for multiple concentrations must be
MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management (three units maximum)
completed prior to graduation; you may not request any additional
MGT 398 Internship: Management
concentrations after you have received your MBA.
Marketing Concentration — 12 units Your diploma will list all of the concentrations that you have suc-
cessfully completed by the date of your graduation.
Often considered the central discipline of business, the challenges and
practices of marketing are evolving along with the changes in the con-
temporary business environment. This concentration prepares you to
manage the marketing function inside private or public sector business

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JOINT MBA/JURIS DOCTOR (JD)
GGU provides you the opportunity to earn a joint JD/MBA degree.
Students interested in the program should first apply to the School of
Law. After successfully completing the first semester of law school, stu-
dents interested in the joint program can apply to the Ageno School of
Business MBA program. The LSAT scores will be accepted in lieu of
the GMAT and Writing Proficiency Requirement in order to gain
admission to the MBA program. All the other admission requirements
of our traditional MBA program apply. (See p. 149.) The decision on
admission to the MBA program will normally be made after receipt of
the second semester law school grades.
In the business school, JD/MBA students complete the same foun-
dation program and take the same core courses from the advanced
program as required in our traditional MBA program. (See p. 35.) The
difference in the JD/MBA degree is that students may apply 12 units of
their second and third year law classes toward fulfilling a joint degree
concentration. However, these 12 units will not be formally transferred
to the MBA degree until the student has successfully completed the
School of Law degree requirements.
Additionally, 12 units from the MBA program are used to satisfy
the elective requirement of your JD degree. In all, the program allows
you to complete both the JD and MBA degrees in as little as 94 units,
compared to 118 units if pursued separately. The total number of busi-
ness units may be higher if you have not already completed the busi-
ness subjects in the 18 unit MBA foundation program at an accredited
undergraduate college or university (with a C- grade or better). For
more information regarding waiving foundation courses, refer to the
section “Graduate Foundation Program Waiver Requirements for all
Master’s Degrees,” on p. 150.
Attention Law Graduates
If you have already completed your JD degree, you can use 12 units of
course credit from your JD degree toward the completion of the MBA
degree. Normally a 16-course program, the MBA program for our JD
alumni can be completed in only 12 courses. Plus, if you have already
completed the business subjects in the 18-unit foundation program at
an accredited undergraduate college or university (with a C- grade or
better), you can transfer these courses to satisfy your foundation
requirements, and reduce your course requirement to the six advanced
program graduate core courses (18 units).
THE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM
The Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University is proud to
offer our 12-month intensive executive MBA program. The curriculum
is designed with the working professional in mind. The courses cover
all the key areas of business administration, giving you the expertise to
take your career to the next level. All-inclusive tuition includes books
and materials, with daytime meals provided on meeting days, and an
international study tour, so you get the maximum learning experience
without worrying about the details.
The executive MBA program is for committed executives, profes-
sionals and entrepreneurs and is designed with five integrated modules
that take you from start to finish:
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• Preparation Module prepares you for graduate-level work with a
self-study CD and workshops.
• Foundation Module teaches accounting, economics, leadership and
organizational performance.
• Functional Module develops an understanding of marketing,
finance and operations management.
• Context Module provides the background and perspective to inter-
pret international business as well as business and society.
• Integration Module integrates all courses and provides students
with a complete view of the recommendations for resolving the
assigned business issues for each strategic consultancy project client.
Faculty
Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty as well
as a large number of adjunct professors who have current experience in
the fields in which they teach. Over 80 percent of GGU classes are
taught by practicing professionals who bring on-the-job insight directly
to class for you to debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our
professors work as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepreneurs,
consultants, partners and managers at companies of all sizes. Executive
MBA program courses are taught by senior faculty who bring superb
academic preparation and corporate experience to the program.
Format
The Executive MBA program is designed with your busy work sched-
ule in mind. After a two-day orientation, classes meet for two alternat-
ing weekends a month (Saturday, Sunday), for 12 months, from 8 am
to 6 pm at GGU’s San Francisco campus. The schedule also includes an
8–10-day international study tour. You should schedule approximately
40 additional hours between the regular sessions for studying, team
discussions and developing projects. Visit www.ggu.edu/emba for com-
plete schedule.
Admission to the Executive MBA Program
Admission is selective and limited to individuals with five-or-more years
of managerial experience and eight years of professional-level experi-
ence. To be considered for the program, you must complete and submit
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and official tran-
scripts from the degree-granting undergraduate institution and for
any graduate work completed*
• A one-page application form and an application fee of $55 for
domestic students, $90 for international students
• A detailed resume showing at least five years of full-time managerial
experience and eight years of professional-level experience
• A written statement of purpose which explains your interests and
how the executive MBA program will benefit your career
• A letter of recommendation detailing how and why the EMBA pro-
gram fits for you at this time in your career, as well as your poten-
tial contribution to the program
• Personal interview with the executive MBA program director
Additionally, you should possess proficient computer skills and
have access to a laptop or notebook computer. For a complete list of
tuition and fees, please visit www.ggu.edu/emba.
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For further information, please contact the Executive MBA Program at
e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6521; fax: 415-442-6579; web-
site: www.ggu.edu/emba; or Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.
* Incomplete applications are not considered. Unofficial transcript copies can be submitted at
the time of application; however, official transcripts must be received before an admissions
decision can be made. Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials simulta-
neously to ensure an admissions decision can be made before the deadline.
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The doctor of business administration (DBA) program is designed for pro-
fessionals who want to further their career with the most advanced busi-
ness-degree program GGU offers.
Our students are one of the program’s greatest strengths. Typical doc-
toral students at GGU attend part time. Without exception, they come
from successful careers in top positions in the private, nonprofit and gov-
ernment sectors. They bring their experiences and knowledge to the class-
room and, in turn, demand incisive instruction and intelligent,
well-developed classroom discussions.
The primary objective of the program is to produce graduates who
can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expan-
sion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and
practices. Through the DBA program, students will achieve this objective
through the development of
• A thorough knowledge of scientific and scholarly research methods
and their application in the business setting for senior managers,
consultants and university professors
• Advanced critical thinking and conceptual and analytical skills
• A grasp of both the seminal theories and the latest practices in busi-
ness management including an intensive knowledge of theory and
practice in one field of business
• The tools to perform original applied research that advances busi-
ness knowledge
• An appreciation of cultural, ethical, and global issues and their
impact on business theory and practices
• The skills necessary for effective decision making in complex
environments through integrating theoretic insights with practical
knowledge
Our curriculum has a three-tiered focus. You’ll examine current
theories, practices, and issues in business; train in research methods;
and study the relationships between business and social and global
issues. We believe the doctoral students must be adept in all these areas
to be successful contributors to the expansion of knowledge and
improvement of business practices. For your dissertation, you’ll con-
duct research on a topic of current importance and personal interest.
The dissertation should impact and helps illuminate the strategic issues
you face in your profession.
The program encourages you to accept the added responsibility of
a shared commitment to the advancement of your profession and to
upholding the highest ethical standards in the private or public sector.
Faculty
Faculty members who teach in our DBA program have doctoral
degrees from leading universities in their fields and possess extensive
practical experience. They bring a theoretical as well as a real-world
view to their teaching and a commitment to dynamic, progressive edu-
cation.
Format
Offered at the San Francisco campus, the DBA program offers a state-
of-the-art curriculum delivered by experienced, highly qualified profes-
sors. In keeping with our commitment to working-adult professionals,
we have one of the few accredited doctoral programs in the Bay Area
that allows you to complete doctoral studies on a part-time basis and
accommodate your work schedule by attending evening and weekend
classes.
Admission
GGU seeks doctoral candidates with strong intellects, proper educa-
tional preparation, breadth and depth of managerial or professional
experience and the capacity for disciplined scholarly investigation.
While most applicants have a master’s degree in a business-related
field, applicants with academic preparation in other fields are welcome
to apply.
Doctoral candidates must be fluent in English and are expected to
write at a level meeting the standards of scholarly publications. You
are expected to understand contemporary practices in business and the
economic, social and political context in which they are conducted.
The admission decision is made by a faculty committee and is
based on your total accomplishments and skills. Specifically, admission
to the program requires:
• Educational preparation: A master’s degree from a regionally
accredited US institution or comparable foreign institution will
usually meet this requirement. A minimum grade-point average
(GPA) of 3.5 in the master’s degree is required. We will consider
candidates who only have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.5 GPA.
• Successful completion of ECON 202 Economics for Managers
(or equivalent) and MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers (or
equivalent).
• Experience: Applicants with responsible managerial or professional
work experience will be given preference. A professional résumé is
required.
• GMAT or GRE examination: you are required to take the GMAT
or GRE examination (within 10 years prior to application to the
program) and have the test score results forwarded to the university.
• English language proficiency: If your native language is not English,
you must supply evidence of English language proficiency, such as a
score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL or other evidence.
• Recommendations: Three written recommendations attesting to
your ability to succeed in a doctoral program are required.
• Statement of purpose: A statement of purpose of approximately
1,000 words is required. This statement should address your goals
and your reasons for seeking the doctoral degree.
The admission decision is based on the full range of your skills and
accomplishments as shown in the application materials. Strength in
one of the above areas can offset weakness in another area.
Application Procedure
The application for admission to doctoral studies should be submitted
to the Office of Admissions, 536 Mission Street, Golden Gate
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Application Procedure FOUNDATION CURRICULUM — 12 UNITS

The application for admission to doctoral studies should be submitted DBA 800 Doctoral Writing and Research Methods
to the Office of Admissions, 536 Mission Street, Golden Gate DBA 801 Quantitative Research and Analysis
University, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968. The application must be DBA 802 Qualitative Research and Analysis
accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee. All documents
become the property of the university and are not returned. The initial Qualifying Examination
screening of complete files is performed by the director of the DBA After the foundation curriculum course work is completed, a qualify-
program. An interview, in person or by telephone, may be asked of ing examination is required. This integrative examination will test your
prospective students who pass the initial screening. The admission mastery of the skills and disciplines of doctoral-level research methods
decision is made by the faculty committee, which oversees the aca- and analysis.
demic policies and standards of the DBA program.
Documents which must be submitted in support of the doctoral BUSINESS CORE CURRICULUM — 28 UNITS
application include DBA 803 Economic Theory and Policy
• Official transcripts, forwarded directly by all colleges and DBA 804 Management and Organizational Theory
DBA 806 Operations and Technology Systems.
universities previously attended
DBA 807 Business, Government, and Society
• Official test score results (see above for requirements)
DBA 820 Corporate Finance
• A professional résumé DBA 821 Marketing Management
• A statement of purpose (approximately 1,000 words) DBA 822 Strategy and International Business
• Three letters of recommendation
You may apply at any time during the year and may begin the pro- ELECTIVES — 8 UNITS
gram in any trimester. You must ensure that all documents are received You must choose two of the following DBA seminars from business
by the university not less than two months prior to the start of the areas closely related to your dissertation research topic, in consultation
trimester in which you want to begin the program. with the DBA director.
DBA 830 Financial Theory and Application
Transfer Credit DBA 852 Information Technology Management
Acceptance of transfer credits is dependent on the approval of the DBA 853 Management of Innovation and Technology
Admissions Office and the director of the DBA program. Transfer of DBA 862 Project and Systems Management
credit is limited to 12 semester units of doctoral-level work, subject to DBA 871 Buyer Behavior
the following restrictions: DBA 891A-ZZ Special Topics in Business Administration
DBA 897 Independent Study
• The transfer credits must be pertinent to the work of the DBA
program. DISSERTATION RESEARCH — MINIMUM OF 12
• All transfer credit must be a B (3.00 in a 4.00 grading system) or UNITS
better (B- is not acceptable) and must be completed in a doctoral
You may register for DBA 899 Dissertation Research only after having
program at a regionally accredited institution or comparable foreign
first completed all required doctoral seminars and having passed the
institution.
qualifying examination. Successful completion of the dissertation is the
• Graduate credit will not be allowed for correspondence or exten-
final step in your program.
sion work.
• Any transfer units completed after admission to the DBA program DBA 899 Dissertation Research (minimum of 12 units)
must be approved by the director.

For further information contact the Department of Business

Requirements for the Administration at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
Doctor of Business Administration 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
To be awarded the degree, you must successfully complete a minimum Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
of 60 semester units beyond the preparatory graduate courses listed CA 95105-2968.
above. Included are: 12 semester units of foundation courses, 28 For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
semester units of business core courses, eight semester units of electives visit www.ggu.edu.
and a minimum of 12 units of dissertation research. Although research
papers, reports and examinations may be required in doctoral semi-
nars, the major assessment points in the DBA program are the qualify-
ing examination, taken after the foundation curriculum is completed,
and the dissertation research. You must receive a passing score on the
qualifying examination and successfully complete all required courses
before you are allowed to present a dissertation proposal and officially
advance to candidacy. To fulfill the degree requirements, your disserta-
tion must be completed and defended successfully within seven years of
entry into the program.
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Finance
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Finance (see p. 35)
• MS in Finance with a concentration in General Finance,
Corporate Finance or Investment Management
• MS in Financial Planning
• MS in Financial Planning and Taxation with
a concentration in Estate Planning
• MS in Financial Planning and Taxation with
a concentration in Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in Finance
• Graduate Certificate in Technical Market
Analysis
• Graduate Financial Planning Certificate
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
Finance experts are among the most valued employees in any cor-
poration. Many CEOs trace their academic and professional roots
back to finance, a reflection of the strategic perspective that this
discipline provides. Whatever your intended destination in the
rapidly changing world of finance, from investments and portfolio
management to corporate strategy and financial services, GGU’s
finance curriculum delivers the tools necessary for success in
your career. Today’s financial experts increasingly depend on the
sophisticated analytical techniques that are an integral part of our
courses. Our goal is to help you develop the creative decision-
making skills that you’ll need to move ahead in the global, tech-
nology-based world of finance. With our emphasis on professional
practice education, we offer an unwavering focus on how you can
be a better manager.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in finance, see p. 35.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
The master of science degree in finance is a specialized, technical pro-
gram that provides in-depth exposure to the principles and practices of
corporate finance and investment management. It is a primary objec-
tive of this program to ensure that, by the time you graduate, you will
have acquired the specialized skills and knowledge that you will need
to add immediate value to your organization in your role as financial
manager or investment adviser. This degree is intended for students
who have made a professional commitment to this key business disci-
pline and who are interested in equipping themselves with the most
comprehensive array of analytical tools and techniques. The MS in
finance does not attempt to provide the broad overview of business
that is typical of an MBA; instead, it focuses with great intensity on the
specific areas of compelling interest to financial managers, security
analysts, corporate bankers, and portfolio managers.
The four-course foundation of the MS finance emphasizes practical
skills essential for success in this field. It’s a challenging beginning to
your course of study (though it may be possible to waive some or all of
these courses on the basis of equivalent undergraduate work), but it
prepares you for the sophisticated analysis that this degree and this
professional discipline demand.
The 15-unit core of the MS finance degree emphasizes five critical
fields of knowledge that are required of all financial professionals.
Three courses in corporate finance, investments and capital markets
represent the conceptual foundations of the discipline, the “three legs
of the stool.” Two courses in financial analysis and financial modeling
build on and strengthen your background in accounting and computer
applications, equipping you with the tools you’ll need to pursue the
more advanced and specialized studies in your concentration.
The 18-unit concentration allows you to choose a general
concentration in order to maximize the flexibility of your program or a
more targeted concentration in corporate finance or investment
management.
Requirements for the Master of Science
in Finance
The MS finance requires completion of 12 units in the foundation pro-
gram and 33 units of advanced program coursework, with a cumula-
tive grade-point average of 3.00 or better in courses taken at Golden
Gate University. Courses carry three semester units of credit unless oth-
erwise noted. All course prerequisites must be satisfied prior to
enrolling in a given course; prerequisites are indicated in the chapter on
course descriptions in this catalog or at www.ggu.edu/info. Individual
foundation program courses may be waived if the student has previ-
ously completed comparable courses at a regionally accredited college
or university. Students may be admitted to advanced program courses
before completion of the entire foundation program, but must com-
plete the foundation program by the time that 12 units have been
earned in the advanced program.
Computer Proficiency Requirement
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity and skill
with computers and software applications appropriate for graduate
studies. This includes knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
analysis, visual presentation software and network access capabilities.
Faculty may require additional preparation for those students who
have not achieved the needed proficiency.
Math Proficiency Requirement
Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of
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mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30). FI 358 Technical Market Analysis Strategies
Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening FI 360 Behavioral Finance
criteria listed under the heading “Proficiency in Mathematics, English FI 460 Real Estate
and Computer Skills Required for Certain Master’s Degrees” on FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment
p. 148.
Corporate Finance Concentration — 18 units
FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 12 UNITS
The range of electives associated with the corporate finance concentra-
ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers tion provides an opportunity for you to add a final, specialized empha-
ECON 202 Economics for Managers sis to your program. In the 12-units of required courses for the
FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers corporate finance concentration, you develop the skills essential for
MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers careers in financial management, from financial analyst to CFO. These
courses examine the tools and techniques of managing short-term
ADVANCED PROGRAM — 33 UNITS assets and liabilities, fixed assets and capital investments, and long-
Core Courses — 15 units term financing. In addition, courses in international finance and in
ECON 380 Financial Markets and Institutions financial strategy provide a high-level management perspective on the
FI 300 Corporate Finance relationship between financial decisions, both domestic and global, and
FI 305 Financial Statement Analysis value creation. A list of recommended finance electives that corre-
FI 307 Financial Modeling sponds to the particular demands of corporate finance careers is sug-
FI 340 Investments gested, but you are free to select other finance or economics courses if
you wish.
Concentration — 18 units
Required Courses — 12 units
Students choose one of the following areas of concentration for 18 units.
FI 312 Capital Budgeting and Long-term Financing
General Finance Concentration — 18 units FI 314 Working Capital Management
The general concentration permits you to choose from among the full FI 320 Financial Strategy
array of finance and economics course offerings. Students whose career FI 343 International Corporate Finance
objectives inspire them to a broad sampling of the various specializa-
Electives — 6 units
tions of the field, as well as those who are not yet ready to declare a
specific career focus, will find the flexibility of this concentration very Take two courses (six units) of 300- or 400-level FI/ECON prefix courses.
attractive. We recommend that you choose from the following courses:
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance
Electives — 18 units FI 308 Management Control Systems
Take six courses (18 units) of 300- or 400-level FI/ECON prefix courses. FI 317 Mergers and Acquisitions
We recommend that students who may be interested in careers in corpo- FI 318 Venture Capital
rate finance select their electives from among the following courses: FI 346 Derivative Markets
FI 360 Behavioral Finance
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance
FI 382 Management of Banks
FI 308 Management Control Systems
and Financial Holding Companies
FI 312 Capital Budgeting and Long-term Financing
FI 428 Business Valuation
FI 314 Working Capital Management
FI 317 Mergers and Acquisitions
FI 318 Venture Capital Investment Management Concentration — 18 units
FI 320 Financial Strategy and Value Creation
The range of electives associated with the investment management con-
FI 343 International Corporate Finance
centration provides an opportunity for you to add a final, specialized
FI 346 Derivative Markets
FI 360 Behavioral Finance emphasis to your program. The nine units of required coursework for
FI 382 Management of Banks the investment management concentration are appropriate for students
and Financial Holding Companies who are planning careers as security analysts, portfolio managers and
FI 428 Business Valuation investment advisors. Building on the principles you acquired in your
We recommend that students who may be interested in careers in core investments course, work in portfolio management and deriva-
investments select their electives from among the following courses: tives exposes you to the most advanced technologies of the field. And
you can choose between technical market analysis and fundamental
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance
analysis as you begin to refine your approach to security valuation. A
FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities
FI 346 Derivative Markets list of recommended finance electives that corresponds to the particular
FI 347 Financial Engineering and Risk Management demands of investment management careers is suggested, but you are
FI 350 Portfolio Management free to select other finance or economics courses if you wish.
FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities
FI 354 Wyckoff Method I
FI 355 Wyckoff Method II

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Required Courses — 9 units designation; thus, students can prepare to sit for the CFP® exam while
they are earning an advanced academic degree in financial planning.*
FI 346 Derivative Markets
*Golden Gate University is a “Registered Program,” which provides authorized coursework
FI 350 Portfolio Management covering all of the knowledge requirements of the CFP® . Golden Gate University does not
award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ designations. The right to use the marks
One of the following: CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board
FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities or of Standards to those persons who have met its rigorous educational standards, passed the
CFP Board’s certification examination, satisfied a work experience requirement and agreed to
FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Only persons regis-
tered with the CFP Board are permitted to sit for the certification examination. CFP® certifi-
cates and licenses are issued only by the CFP Board.
Electives — 9 units
Take three courses (nine units) of 300- or 400-level FI/ECON prefix Requirements for the Master of Science in
courses. We recommend that you choose from the following courses: Financial Planning
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance The MS in financial planning degree requires completion of 30 units of
FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities
advanced program coursework, with a cumulative grade point average
FI 347 Financial Engineering and Risk Management
of 3.00 (B) or better in courses taken at Golden Gate. Courses carry
FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities
FI 354 Wyckoff Method I three semester units of credit unless otherwise noted. All course prereq-
FI 355 Wyckoff Method II uisites must be satisfied prior to enrolling in a given course; prerequi-
FI 358 Technical Market Analysis Strategies sites are indicated in the section “Course Descriptions.” Individual
FI 360 Behavioral Finance foundation program courses may be waived if the student has previ-
FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment ously completed comparable courses at a regionally accredited college
or university. Students may be admitted to advanced program courses
before completion of the entire foundation program, but must com-
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL plete the foundation program by the time that 12 units have been
PLANNING earned in the advanced program.
The master of science in financial planning is designed for students
who aspire to become financial planners, investment advisers or money Computer Proficiency Requirement
managers, or who may be interested in one of the many elements — Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity with
estate planning, insurance, taxes, real estate, for example — of this computers and software applications appropriate for graduate studies.
broad and rapidly growing field. Golden Gate has one of the oldest Deficiencies in computer proficiency may require additional work as
accredited programs in financial planning in the country, having determined by the faculty.
offered our first courses more than 20 years ago.
At the heart of this degree is a core of courses that examine the key Math Proficiency Requirement
functions of financial planning: financial planning principles, income tax Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of
planning, risk management, estate planning, investments, and employee mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30).
benefits and retirement planning. Not only do these courses provide the Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening
academic foundation of the discipline, they also satisfy the educational criteria listed under the heading “Proficiency in Mathematics, English
requirements necessary for the premier Certified Financial Planner™ and Computer Skills Required for Certain Master’s Degrees” on
p. 148.

FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 12 UNITS

ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers
ECON 202 Economics for Managers
FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers
MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers

ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS

Core Courses — 24 units
FI 420 Personal Financial Planning
FI 421 Personal Investment Management
FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning
FI 425 Income Tax Planning
FI 426 Estate Planning
FI 430 Business Development in Financial Services
FI 434 Cases in Financial Planning
FI 483 Insurance Planning
Electives — 6 units
Take two 300- or 400-level graduate courses for a total of six units. FI
497 Internship: Finance may be taken for three of these units.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN FINANCE Estate Planning Concentration – 18 units

Many business professionals recognize the importance of university
Required Courses – 12 units
coursework in finance, but have neither the time nor the need to com-
plete the requirements for a traditional academic degree. For such stu- TA 325 Estate and Gift Taxation
dents, a certificate is the ideal solution. The graduate certificate in TA 334 Estate Planning
TA 337 Individual Retirement Plans and Distributions
finance can be structured to serve as preparation for the Chartered
TA 344 Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates
Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. For further information, refer to
“Admission to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Electives – 6 units
Enrollment” on p. 113. Take two courses (six units) of 300- or 400-level FI prefix courses. We
REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS recommend that you choose from the following courses:
FI 318 Venture Capital and Start-up Financing
FI 300 Corporate Finance
FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities
Four additional ECON or FI 300- or 400-level courses, for a total of
FI 350 Portfolio Management
15 units
FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities
FI 360 Behavioral Finance
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL FI 428 Business Valuation
PLANNING AND TAXATION FI 450 Practicum in Financial Planning
This innovative degree is designed for financial planners who have FI 460 Real Estate
already passed the CFP® examination and who wish to reinforce key FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment
planning skills, increase their expertise in the critical areas of taxation FI 497 Internship
FI 498 A-ZZ Selected Topics in Finance
or estate planning, and add the academic weight of a graduate certifi-
FI 499 Directed Study in Finance
cate and a master’s degree to their professional credentials. Partnering
Any other FI courses for which the prerequisites have been satisfied
with the nationally known GGU School of Tax, Golden Gate’s finan-
cial planning program permits you to build on your CFP® background Taxation Concentration – 18 units
and move directly into advanced study in the field. This degree pro- Required Courses – 6 units
gram is particularly well-suited for new or more experienced planners TA 330 Property Transactions
who aim to take their careers to a higher level. TA 338 Tax Timing
Requirements for the Master of Science in Electives – 12 units
Financial Planning and Taxation Four of the following for a total of 12 units:
The MS in financial planning and taxation (MS FP&T) is a 10-course
degree built around the graduate certificate in taxation or the graduate Finance Electives – 6 units
certificate in estate planning, depending on your concentration (see pp. Take two courses (six units) of 300- or 400-level FI prefix courses,
60-63 for more information about these certificates). The degree selected from the following:
requires completion of 30 units of advanced program coursework, FI 318 Venture Capital and Start-up Financing
with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) or better in courses FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities
taken at Golden Gate. Courses carry three semester units of credit FI 350 Portfolio Management
unless otherwise noted. All course prerequisites must be satisfied prior FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities
to enrolling in a given course; prerequisites are indicated in the section FI 360 Behavioral Finance
“Course Descriptions.” Applicants to this program must possess an FI 428 Business Valuation
undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and FI 450 Practicum in Financial Planning
FI 460 Real Estate
have passed the Certified Financial Planner™ examination at the time
FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment
of admission. No foundation courses are required for this degree; pas-
FI 497 Internship
sage of the CFP® examination provides adequate evidence of appro- FI 498 A-ZZ Selected Topics in Finance
priate preparation for advanced study in financial planning and FI 499 Directed Study in Finance
taxation. Any other FI courses for which the prerequisites have been satisfied.

Tax Electives – 3 units

ADVANCED PROGRAM – 30 UNITS Any course (three units) with a TA prefix
Core Courses — 12 units
FI 430 Business Development in Financial Services General Elective – 3 units
FI 434 Cases in Financial Planning Any 300- or 400- level course (three units)
TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Tax
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making

Concentration — 18 units
Students choose one of the following areas of concentration for
18 units.
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GRADUATE FINANCIAL PLANNING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL MARKET ANALYSIS
The graduate financial planning certificate requires the completion of The graduate certificate in technical market analysis requires the com-
six courses (18 semester units), plus any necessary prerequisite courses. pletion of five courses (15 semester units), plus any necessary prerequi-
No comprehensive examination is required. Of particular interest to site courses. No comprehensive examination is required. Please note
some students will be the fact that completion of the graduate financial that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have pre-
planning certificate meets the educational requirement of the Certified requisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of
Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation.* equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden Gate
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs University) before the certificate courses can be completed.
will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through
REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS
transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at
Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be completed. For fur- FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities
ther information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs and FI 354 Wyckoff Method I
Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113. FI 355 Wyckoff Method II
FI 358 Technical Analysis of Trading:
REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS Strategy and Implementation
Any other ECON or FI 300- or 400-level course not previously taken.
FI 420 Personal Financial Planning
FI 421 Personal Investment Management
FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning
FI 425 Income Tax Planning For further information contact the Department of Finance and
FI 426 Estate Planning Economics at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-
(Must be taken as part of the final six units of the program) 442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
FI 483 Insurance Planning Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
The six courses that make up the graduate financial planning certificate
also comprise much of the core of the MS degree in financial planning. visit www.ggu.edu.
Thus, students who complete the certificate program need only four
additional courses (as well as any foundation courses that may be
required) in order to complete the MS degree. Please speak with the
director of the financial planning program about this exciting opportunity.
* After successfully completing GGU’s graduate financial planning certificate, students are
eligible to sit for the CFP® examination if they register with the CFP Board. Students can sit
for the CFP® examination before completing the experience requirement. Golden Gate
University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ designations. The
right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met its rigor-
ous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s certification examination, satisfied a work
experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to sit
for the certification examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the CFP
Board (www.CFP-Board.org).

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Human Resource Management
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAM OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Human Resource
Management (see p. 35)
• MS in Human Resource Management
• Graduate Certificate
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
The effective, strategic use of human resources is critical to busi-
ness success. Business profitability requires increasingly versa-
tile skill sets that are regularly updated. Companies need more
innovative and creative employees. Employees need companies
that make effective use of their talents and abilities. Global teams
need to interact and work across cultures to attain competitive
advantage. GGU’s leading-edge human resource management pro-
gram is carefully structured to give you the foundation and in-
depth training you’ll need as a human resource or personnel man-
ager. Through our innovative curriculum, you’ll gain a thorough,
hands-on understanding of what is happening in the marketplace;
why it is happening; what the future trends may be; and how to
positively affect the leading and managing of human resources in
a changing, international business climate.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in human resource
management, see p. 35.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The master of science in human resource management degree is
designed for any professional who is looking to have a positive impact
on their organization and career. You’ll study the dynamics of effective
human resource management and learn how to consider the perspec-
tives of both employees and employers; the causes and effects of down-
sizing; the importance of upgrading skills; and how people react to
change. You’ll look at what managers and employees are likely to face
in the future, and how to ascertain that companies follow legal require-
ments in dealing with employees. You’ll get an ever-deepening under-
standing of how to interact with people — an asset not only in
business but in every aspect of your life. Our core program concen-
trates on international, general and strategic human resource manage-
ment, employment law and human resource information systems.
Requirements for the Master of Science in
Human Resource Management
The master of science degree in human resource management requires
completion of 33 units in the graduate program. Each course listed car-
ries three semester units of credit. The foundation program course may
be waived if the student has previously completed comparable courses
at a regionally accredited college or university. Students may be admit-
ted to advanced program courses before completion of the foundation
program course, but must complete the course by the time that 12
units have been earned in the advanced program.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 3 UNITS
One of the following:
MGT 140 Management Principles
MGT 141 Organizational Behavior
ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS
Core Courses — 15 units
MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings
MGT 346 Human Resource Management
(Must be taken as the first three units of the advanced program)
MGT 358 Employment Law
MGT 364 Technology Applications in
Human Resource Management
MGT 370 Strategic Human Resource Management
(Must be taken as part of the final six units of the advanced program)
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Electives — 15 units

Five of the following:

MGT 341 Benefits Administration

MGT 342 Compensation Administration
MGT 343 Labor Relations
MGT 344 Training and Development
MGT 353 Organizational Development
MGT 356 Management Development Methods and Strategies
MGT 359 Managing the Employment Function
MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management
MGT 398 Internship: Management
MGT 399 Directed Study
PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurements
PSYCH 351 Career Counseling and Development
PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The graduate certificate in human resource management is available
for those who want a less extensive program or who have specific
interests in the field. The certificate requires completion with a B aver-
age or better of one core course and any five of the following courses
(18 units). All courses must be completed at Golden Gate. The selec-
tion of these courses should be discussed with the Management
Department chair. For further information, refer to “Admission to
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS

MGT 346 Human Resource Management

Five of the following:

MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings

MGT 341 Benefits Administration
MGT 342 Compensation Administration
MGT 343 Labor Relations
MGT 344 Training and Development
MGT 358 Employment Law
MGT 359 Managing the Employment Function
MGT 364 Technology Applications in
Human Resource Management
MGT 370 Strategic Human Resource Management
MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management
MGT 398 Internship: Management
MGT 399 Directed Study

For further information contact the Department of Human Resource

Management at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-
442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.

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Information Technology Management

EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

You will gain a solid grounding in program management skills,

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Information Technology
Management (see p. 35)
• MS in Information Technology Management
• Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
The convergence of people, business and information is the driving
force in technology-driven business today. In the 21st-century
business world, business and information technologies are
increasingly interdependent in their support of operational and
strategic opportunities across the enterprise. The melding of these
including projects with diverse constituents, local and global compo-
nents and the ability to align IT resources with business goals and
objectives. You will learn to communicate effectively with diverse
groups of managers, users, clients, partners and stakeholders. You will
increase your ability to analyze, design, deploy and effectively use
information technologies as well as to make and justify decisions
involving technology that impact corporate return on investment.
GGU’s program affords you the opportunity to work in several
UNIX and Windows computer laboratories equipped with contempo-
rary software applications such as Java, Oracle 10g, SAS and other
software.
Requirements for the Master of Science in
Information Technology Management
Math Proficiency Requirement

forces puts a premium on professionals who have theoretical and Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of
mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30)
applied skills in these areas. GGU’s information technology man-
and Statistics (MATH 40). Students may meet this requirement by sat-
agement programs offer you the opportunity to gain expertise in
isfying one of the screening criteria listed under the heading
business and IT operations, including the interrelated areas of “Proficiency in Mathematics, English and Computer Skills Required
strategic information technology management, application develop- for Certain Master’s Degrees” on p. 148.
ment and management, network and telecommunications develop-
FOUNDATION PROGRAM – 12 UNITS
ment and management in the digitally enabled firm. By graduation,
ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers
you will have an in-depth knowledge of IT systems and the skills to FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers
design, implement and manage their use within an organization. ITM 225 Management Information Systems
MGT 210 Management Theory and Communications

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS

WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INFORMA- Core Courses — 18 units
TION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ITM 340 Information Technology Management in the
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in information Business Enterprise
(to be taken in first six units of advanced program)
technology management, see p. 35. ITM 342 Enterprise Architecture Planning
ITM 343 Budgeting and Finance for the IT Manager
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ITM 344 Information Technology Governance, Portfolio and
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Program Management
The MS in information technology management (MSITM) gives you a ITM 395 Strategic Information Technology Planning,
Organization and Leadership
broad background in both business and IT operations. You will gain (to be taken in last six units of the advanced program)
an understanding of how to implement integrated business and tech- OP 340 Project Management
nology tools. The MSITM will give you a broad managerial focus on (prerequisite for ITM 344)
the full range of IT architecture, infrastructure, platforms and applica-
Electives — 15 units
tions and the practical ability to apply technical solutions in dynamic,
fast moving environments. IT Infrastructure: 6 units
Any five 300-level graduate courses for a total of 15 units
Any two 300- or 400-level graduate courses for a total of six units
ITM 304 Managing Distributed Data Systems
ITM 306 Emerging Enterprise and Commercial Technologies
ITM 312 Network Infrastructure, Architecture and Design
ITM 313 Digital Communications
ITM 316 Enterprise Security
ITM 323 Decision Support Systems Strategy
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ITM 330 The Network Society REQUIRED COURSES — 15 UNITS

ITM 331 Wireless Communications
ITM 340 Managing Information Technologies in the Business
ITM 308 Business Intelligence
Enterprise
ITM 309 Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation
ITM 342 Enterprise Architecture Planning
ITM 310 Distributed Systems
Three additional courses with the ITM prefix for nine units.
ITM 320 Geographical Information Systems
ITM 324 Web-based Systems
ITM 329 Business Continuity: Crisis Management,
Recovery and Restoration For further information contact the Department of Operations and
Students may take ITM 398 Internship: Information Technology as one Information Technology Management at e-mail: biz@ggu.edu; phone:
of the four electives. 415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward
S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY visit www.ggu.edu.
MANAGEMENT
The graduate certificate in information technology management can be
configured to suit your unique professional goals and requirements.
The flexible structure allows you to acquire new knowledge or to
refresh your knowledge and skills in areas you need most.
Five courses (15 units) must be completed at Golden Gate
University with a B average or better. Enrollment as a degree candidate
is not required. Please note that some courses taken as part of certifi-
cate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be sat-
isfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the
courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be com-
pleted.
Courses successfully completed in this program may be trans-
ferred, if applicable, to the MSITM or any of the School of Business’s
MS degrees as appropriate. However, you must still satisfy the gradu-
ate admission requirements. For further information, refer to
“Admission to Certificate Programs and Registering for Open
Enrollment” on p. 113.

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Marketing and Public Relations
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Marketing (see p. 35)
• MS in Integrated Marketing Communications
• MS in Marketing
• Graduate Certificate in Integrated
Marketing Communications
• Graduate Certificate in Marketing
• Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
The increased pace of business today has changed the rules
about how organizations communicate with their markets. GGU’s
Marketing Department monitors the developing trends in the
marketplace and the concurrent changes in marketing education
they make necessary. In that way, we provide you with a first-rate
marketing education that’s both cutting edge and grounded in the
strong foundation skills you must have to compete in today’s
business environment. You’ll learn to identify issues relating to
international marketing and technology, and create new solutions
to them. We offer a range of specializations so you can develop a
deeper level of expertise in one of several important marketing
areas. Through case studies of real-life problems, you develop
decision-making and communication skills in marketing classes
along with an understanding of marketing concepts for business in
the 21st century.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MARKETING
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in marketing, see
p. 35.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
The master of science in integrated marketing communications (IMC)
meets the need for a focused graduate education that prepares students
for versatile careers in marketing communications. Leading marketing
organizations today are creating and managing their communications
in an integrated fashion, with coordination in terms of messages, posi-
tioning, and timing, all developed in support of overall organizational
objectives. There is strong growth among agencies that deliver inte-
grated solutions and among their client firms using those approaches.
Our program will help the student prepare for a key role in such
organizations.
We place a strong emphasis on practical content in our courses. To
that end, we make extensive use of real-world cases and utilize class
discussion to a great degree. Your classes will be highly participative
and will help you develop skills for working in a team-based problem-
solving setting. Because our classes are small, you’ll get to know your
classmates well, and they will enhance your network of colleagues.
For social and business networking opportunities, you will have
the opportunity to join the student chapter of the American Marketing
Association (AMA).
Requirements for the Master of Science in
Integrated Marketing Communications
The master of science degree in integrated marketing communications
requires completion of 45 semester units in the foundation and
advanced programs. Nine of those units are in the foundation program
and can be satisfied at Golden Gate University, or through transfer
credit from undergraduate or graduate courses completed at other
accredited institutions. Students may be admitted to advanced program
courses before completion of the entire foundation program, but must
complete the foundation program by the time that 12 units have been
earned in the advanced program. With the approval of the program
director, students with sufficient backgrounds in the subjects covered
by required courses may substitute other courses.
English Language Requirement
Our graduate integrated marketing communications curriculum is
especially language intensive and requires you to have a good facility in
spoken and written English. This is important both for mastering the
techniques of business communications and for participating in the
graduate seminars. Students can demonstrate their competency by suc-
cessfully passing the English Placement Test or by completing ENGL
301 Graduate Writing II with a grade of B or better.
Math Proficiency Requirement
In addition to the courses listed below, students admitted to this pro-
gram are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill at least
equivalent to Intermediate Algebra (MATH 20). Students may meet
this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under
the heading Proficiency in Mathematics, English and Computer Skills
Required for Certain Master’s Degrees on p. 148.
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FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 9 UNITS Elective — 6 units

ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers Two of the following:
ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships
MATH 40 Statistics
MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing
MKT 325 Brand and Product Management
ADVANCED PROGRAM — 36 UNITS MKT 331 Business-to-Business Marketing
Core Courses — 18 units MKT 332 Sales Management
MKT 336 Marketing Research
MKT 300 Marketing Management
(Must be taken as part of the first six units of the advanced program.) MKT 352 Advanced Marketing Issues in e-Business
MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications MKT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing
(with consent of program director)
MKT 308 Professional Practice Project in
MKT 398 Internship: Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications (with consent of program director)
(To be taken as part of the final nine units of the degree.)
PR 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Public Relations
MKT 338 Consumer Behavior (with consent of program director)
MKT 339 Advertising Strategy PR 398 Internship: Public Relations
PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations (with consent of program director)

Elective — 3 units
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
Choose any 300- or 400-level course for three units. Taught by leading professors and practitioners, the MS in marketing
integrates theory and application to prepare you for a successful career
Concentration — 15 units
in the field, considered by many to be the bedrock of business. Given
Students choose one of the following areas of concentration:
the breadth of the marketing field and the consequent diverse career
General Concentration — 15 units tracts, the degree is designed to give you the flexibility to design your
Required Courses — 9 units own course of study based on your career goals. You can work with an
advisor to tailor a program to meet your objectives.
MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships
MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing
MKT 332 Sales Management

Elective — 6 units
Two of the following:
MKT 325 Brand and Product Management
MKT 331 Business-to-Business Marketing
MKT 336 Marketing Research
MKT 352 Advanced Marketing Issues in e-Business
MKT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing
(with consent of program director)
MKT 398 Internship: Marketing
(with consent of program director)
PR 330A Writing for Public Relations and Marketing
Communications
PR 332 Media Relations and the Corporate Spokesperson
PR 334 Managing Public Issues: Consumer Affairs and
Government Relations
PR 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Public Relations
(with consent of program director)
PR 398 Internship: Public Relations
(with consent of program director)

Public Relations Concentration — 15 units

Required Courses — 9 units
PR 330A Writing for Public Relations
and Marketing Communications
PR 332 Media Relations and the Corporate Spokesperson
PR 334 Managing Public Issues: Consumer Affairs
and Government Relations

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Requirements for the Master of Science in

Marketing
The master of science degree in marketing requires completion of 33
units in the advanced program. Individual foundation program
courses or undergraduate prerequisites may be waived if the student
has previously completed comparable courses at a regionally accredited
college or university, or passed the appropriate CLEP Exam with an
acceptable score. Students may be admitted to advanced program
courses before completion of the entire foundation program, but must
complete the foundation program by the time that 12 units have been
earned in the advanced program.

Math Proficiency Requirement

Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of
mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30).
Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening
criteria listed under the heading “Proficiency in Mathematics, English
and Computer Skills Required for Certain Master’s Degrees” on p. 148.

FOUNDATION PROGRAM — 12 UNITS

ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers
ECON 202 Economics for Managers
FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers
MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers

ADVANCED PROGRAM — 33 UNITS

Core Courses — 12 units
MKT 300 Marketing Management
MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications
MKT 336 Marketing Research
MKT 337 Marketing Strategy and Planning
(Must be taken as part of the final 12 units of the advanced program.)

Required Courses— 15 units

Five of the following:
MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships
MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing
MKT 325 Brand and Product Management
MKT 331 Business-to-Business Marketing
MKT 332 Sales Management
MKT 334 Services Marketing
MKT 335 New Product Decisions
MKT 338 Consumer Behavior
MKT 339 Advertising Strategy
MKT 343 International Marketing
MKT 352 Advanced Marketing Issues in e-Business
MKT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing
MKT 398 Internship: Marketing
PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations

Electives — 6 units
Two courses from any 300-level courses for a total of six units.
Consult the advisers in the Department of Marketing and Public
Relations for recommended courses.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATED
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
The graduate certificate in integrated marketing communications
(IMC) meets the need for a focused graduate preparation for employ-
ment in marketing communications. Leading marketing organizations
today are creating and managing their communications in an inte-
grated fashion, with coordination in terms of messages, positioning,
and timing, all developed in support of overall organizational objec-
tives. There is strong growth among agencies that deliver integrated
solutions and among their client firms using those approaches. Our
program will help the student prepare for a key role in such organiza-
tions.
The graduate certificate in integrated marketing communications
requires completion of 18 semester units of graduate-level work. Please
note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have
prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of
equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden Gate
University) before the certificate courses can be completed. For further
information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
English Language Requirement
Our graduate integrated marketing communications curriculum are
especially language intensive and require you to have a good facility in
spoken and written English. This is important both for mastering the
techniques of business communications and for participating in the
graduate seminars. Students can demonstrate their competency by suc-
cessfully passing the English Placement Test or by completing ENGL
301 Graduate Writing II with a grade of B or better.
REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS
MKT 300 Marketing Management
MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications
MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships
MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing
MKT 339 Advertising Strategy
PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING
The graduate certificate in marketing is designed for students interested
in either acquiring knowledge in marketing, or in refreshing or extending
their knowledge in the marketing field. The certificate requires comple-
tion, with a B average or better, of six courses (18 units) in marketing
(prefix MKT). With the approval of the department chair, students are
free to design a certificate program to meet their individual needs in
order to enhance professional growth and aid in achieving career expec-
tations. Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate pro-
grams will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied
(through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the
courses at Golden Gate University) before the certificate courses can be
completed.
REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS
MKT 300 Marketing Management
Five additional courses with the MKT prefix
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC
RELATIONS
As more and more organizations realize the importance of precise,
two-way communications with the public, savvy public relations pro-
fessionals are in increasing demand. The graduate certificate in public
relations is for those who wish for a less extensive program than is
required for the MS degree in integrated marketing communications
with a concentration in public relations.
The graduate certificate in public relations is a professional devel-
opment program designed primarily for working professionals who
want to update their skills in their fast-changing field or to study areas
of specialization in which they are interested but for which they have
no formal training.
The certificate in public relations requires completion, with a B
average or better, of the following 18 units at Golden Gate University.
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will
have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through trans-
fer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden
Gate University) before the certificate courses can be completed. For
further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
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English Language Requirement For further information contact the Department of Marketing and
Our graduate integrated marketing communications are especially lan- Public Relations at e-mail biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
guage intensive and require you to have a good facility in spoken and
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
written English. This is important both for mastering the techniques of
CA 94105-2968.
business communications and for participating in the graduate semi-
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
nars. Students can demonstrate their competency by successfully pass-
visit www.ggu.edu.
ing the English Placement Test or by completing ENGL 301 Graduate
Writing II with a grade of B or better.

REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS

MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications
PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations
PR 330A Writing for Public Relations
and Marketing Communications
PR 332 Media Relations and the Corporate Spokesperson
PR 334 Managing Public Issues:
Consumer Affairs and Government Relations
One 300-level course with any of the following prefixes: ACCTG,
ENGL, FI, MKT or PR

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Operations and Supply-chain Management
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Operations and Supply-chain
Management (see p. 35)
• Graduate Certificates
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
Operations and supply-chain management professionals apply a
total systems approach to design, execute and improve the key
processes that create and deliver the organization’s products and
services. Their role and vision are essential in formulating suc-
cessful corporate strategies. GGU has one of the largest and most
comprehensive operations and supply-chain management pro-
grams in California, opening the door into industries that are the
wave of the future, including high-tech manufacturing, engineer-
ing and construction, biotech and the transportation and logistics
industry. Professionals in this field are responsible for the internal
workings of their companies. These include product and service
design, transformation process selection, purchasing, transporta-
tion, choosing appropriate technology, adopting efficient work
methods, operations planning (including location facilities layout,
capacity planning and operations scheduling), outsourcing, opti-
mal configuration of the supply chain for streamlining the flow of
people and materials and continuously improving the quality of
the final product.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN OPERATIONS
AND SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in operations and
supply-chain management, see p. 35.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
For those who may not need a degree but want to update or broaden
their skills, a graduate certificate in operations and supply-chain man-
agement is available. The graduate certificate program normally
involves four courses (12 units) with the operations management (OP)
prefix and two other courses (six units) as approved by the department
for a total of 18 units. All courses must be completed at Golden Gate
with a B average (3.00) or better. Enrollment as a degree candidate is
not required, but students must consult with the department chair or
program director prior to enrolling to determine the appropriate
coursework required. In some cases, additional prerequisite course-
work may be required depending on the student’s background.
Students who qualify for admission to degree programs may apply
credit earned in these certificate programs toward degree requirements.
For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs
and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
For further information contact the Department of Operations and
Information Technology Management at e-mail biz@ggu.edu; phone:
415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward
S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.
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Psychology
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• Master of Arts in Psychology with
concentrations in: Counseling • Industrial/Organizational
Psychology • combined concentration in Counseling and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology • Marriage and Family
Therapy (MFT) • combined concentration in Marriage and
Family Therapy and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology
• Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution
The study of psychology prepares individuals for some of today’s
top employment opportunities. As businesses have come to recog-
nize the importance of teamwork, good leadership and organiza-
tional flexibility, the need for psychologically trained profession-
als has increased. Throughout society, there is also a growing
demand for counselors, therapists, mediators, consultants and
other psychologically oriented professionals. GGU’s psychology
degrees are unique in their flexibility and their emphasis on the
real-world application of psychological theory. We offer combined
concentrations and certificates that allow our student to cus-
tomize their degree to match their existing experience and the
future trends of the workplace.
MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
We offer a master of arts degree in psychology with concentrations in
counseling, industrial/organizational psychology, marriage and family
therapy (MFT), a combined concentration in counseling and indus-
trial/organizational psychology, and a combined concentration in
industrial/organizational psychology and marriage and family therapy.
To be admitted to the master’s program in psychology, you must have
a 3.00 GPA, or the consent of the chair of the Psychology Department.
These graduate psychology degrees are professional degrees that
provide training in the application of psychological principles and
knowledge to a broad range of work settings and career tracks. This
applied psychology curriculum is designed to serve three types of stu-
dents: 1) those seeking a master’s qualification for entry into profes-
sional practice; 2) those interested in psychology as a means of
continuing career development; and 3) those intending to pursue grad-
uate study in psychology at the doctoral level.
A broad exposure to the range of psychological thought and prac-
tice is important in helping you understand the field more fully and in
selecting the career path within psychology that’s right for you. Part of
this preparedness comes from the practicum or internship option. First-
hand experience in a wide range of settings in the San Francisco Bay
Area enhances classroom work, and is available to any student.
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Statement of Purpose
Applicants to the MA in psychology degree program must submit a
statement of purpose. Please provide any information that you think
will help us get to know you so that we can make an informed decision
about your application. It should include your reasons for choosing to
pursue a graduate degree in psychology as well as your future educa-
tional and vocational goals. Be as specific as possible about your inter-
ests and qualifications. Indicate any awards or honors you may have
earned, publications you may have authored, or any pertinent work
experience you may have.
Requirements for the
Master of Arts in Psychology
These degrees require completion of 33-64 semester units in the gradu-
ate program, as follows. Courses listed carry three semester units of
credit unless otherwise noted. Undergraduate proficiencies may be
waived if the student has previously completed comparable courses at
another accredited college or university, or passed the appropriate
CLEP Exam or Challenge Exam with an acceptable score. Students
may be admitted to advanced program courses before completion of
the entire undergraduate proficiencies program, but must complete the
undergraduate proficiencies program by the time that 12 units have
been earned in the advanced program.
Math Proficiency
In addition to the courses listed below, students admitted to this pro-
gram are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill adequate to
complete the research requirements of this degree program.
UNDERGRADUATE PROFICIENCIES —
3-6 UNITS
Counseling Concentration and Marriage and
Family Therapy Concentration — 6 units
PSYCH 100 Theories of Personality (three units)
One of the following:
MATH 40, Quantitative Research Methods or Social/Behavioral Science
Research Methodology (three units)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Concentration — 3 units
MATH 40, Quantitative Research Methods or Social/Behavioral Science
Research Methodology (three units)
Combined Concentrations: Counseling and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Concentration; and Industrial/ Organizational
Psychology and Marriage and Family
Concentration — 6 units
PSYCH 100 Theories of Personality (three units)
One of the following:
MATH 40, Quantitative Research Methods or Social/Behavioral Science
Research Methodology (three units)
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ADVANCED PROGRAM — 33–64 UNITS Required Courses — 21 units

Core Courses — 12 units PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process
PSYCH 342 Organizational Development,
PSYCH 300 Introduction to Applied Psychology Assessment and Intervention
PSYCH 304 Cross-cultural Aspects of Psychology PSYCH 343 Leadership and the Development
PSYCH 306 Group Dynamics and Social Processes of Managerial Excellence
PSYCH 308 Applied Psychological Research PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurements
and Independent Project PSYCH 350 Applied Industrial Psychology
Concentration — 21–52 units Two of the following:
MGT 300 Managerial Analysis and Team Dynamics
Students choose one of the following concentrations for 24–52 units: MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings
MGT 343 Labor-management Relations
Counseling Concentration — 24 units
MGT 346 Human Resource Management
This curriculum prepares you for professional counseling work not PSYCH 351 Career Counseling and Development
requiring a license in organizational settings such as employee assistance PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of Conflict Resolution
programs, social service agencies, and school or college counseling cen- PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques
ters. It also prepares students for graduate study leading to the PhD or PSYCH 395 Field Research in Industrial/
PsyD degree. Organizational Psychology
PSYCH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Applied Psychology
Required Courses — 24 units PSYCH 398 Internship: Applied Psychology
PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills PSYCH 399 Directed Study in Applied Psychology (1-3 units)
PSYCH 321 Psychopathology Any other course approved by the program chair (3 units)
PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment
PSYCH 323 Alternative Methods of Therapeutic Intervention Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors Concentration — 37 units
Nine units of the following: This curriculum meets the MFT licensure requirements as required by
PSYCH 302 Individual and Family Lifespan Development:
section 4980.38(a) of the Business and Professions (B&P) code. The
Theories and Applications for Therapists
program satisfies all the educational requirements set by the California
PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology, Assessment and
Treatment Board of Behavioral Science Examiners and may provide some hours
PSYCH 325 Principles of Couple and Family Counseling of supervised experience fulfilling part of the practical experience
PSYCH 329 Psychopharmacology requirements. Licensed marriage and family therapists provide psycho-
PSYCH 331 Human Sexuality (1 unit) logical services in community mental health agencies, private clinics, or
PSYCH 333 Chemical Substance Dependency: in independent private practice.
Assessment and Treatment (1 unit)
PSYCH 334 Relational Abuse: Assessment, Required courses — 37 units
Treatment and Reporting (2 units) PSYCH 302 Individual and Family Lifespan Development:
PSYCH 351 Career Counseling and Development Theories and Applications for Therapists
PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of Conflict Resolution PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills
PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques PSYCH 321 Psychopathology
PSYCH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Applied Psychology PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment
PSYCH 398 Internship: Applied Psychology PSYCH 323 Alternative Methods of Therapeutic Intervention
PSYCH 399 Directed Study in Applied Psychology (1-3 units) PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology,
Any other course approved by the program chair (3 units) Assessment and Treatment
PSYCH 325 Principles of Couple and Family Counseling
Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors
Concentration — 21 units PSYCH 329 Psychopharmacology
This curriculum prepares you for work in organizational settings. PSYCH 331 Human Sexuality (1 unit)
Individuals trained in industrial and organizational psychology work PSYCH 333 Chemical Substance Dependency:
in corporate human resource departments; consulting firms; govern- Assessment and Treatment (1 unit)
ment agencies at national, state, or local levels; nonprofit and social PSYCH 334 Relational Abuse: Assessment,
Treatment and Reporting (2 units)
service agencies; educational and healthcare institutions; and as private
PSYCH 394 Practicum in Counseling Psychology (6 units)
consultants.

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Combined Counseling and PSYCH 343 Leadership and the Development

Industrial/Organizational Psychology of Managerial Excellence
Concentration — 36 units PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurement
This curriculum prepares you for work in organizational settings and PSYCH 350 Applied Industrial Psychology
PSYCH 394 Practicum in Counseling Psychology (6 units)
for counseling work not requiring licensure. The combined concentra-
tion is ideal for individuals interested in the broad spectrum of applied
psychology and provides a maximum level of career flexibility in psy- GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED
chology. Graduates will find opportunities in business consulting, orga- PSYCHOLOGY
nizational psychology, school and career counseling, conflict Qualified students wishing to enroll in the program may earn a gradu-
resolution, coaching, teaching, interdisciplinary writing and research ate certificate in applied psychology by completing, with a B average or
and preparation for doctoral studies. better, five courses (15 units) with the “PSYCH” prefix at Golden
Required courses — 36 units Gate. These five courses are chosen in consultation with the program
director. For further information, refer to “Admission to Certificate
PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills
Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
PSYCH 321 Psychopathology
PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment
PSYCH 323 Alternative Methods of Therapeutic Intervention GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT
PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors RESOLUTION
PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process The graduate certificate in conflict resolution prepares you for work in
PSYCH 342 Organizational Development, Assessment
mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution. You will learn the skills
and Intervention
and concepts of non-adversarial problem solving and apply them in
PSYCH 343 Leadership and the Development
of Managerial Excellence both public and private sectors, including family law, business, com-
PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurement merce, tax, insurance and domestic disputes. The certificate requires
PSYCH 350 Applied Industrial Psychology completion of six courses (18 units) with a B average or better at
Two additional courses with the PSYCH prefix from approved courses in Golden Gate. Arrangements may be made for specific industries or
any psychology degree concentration. interests to have a graduate certificate in conflict resolution especially
designed to meet the regulatory requirements of that field. For further
Combined Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs and
and Industrial/Organizational Psychology Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
Concentration — 52 units
REQUIRED COURSES — 18 UNITS
This curriculum prepares you for work in organizational settings, pri-
vate practice licensed counseling and non-licensed counseling. The PSYCH 304 Cross-cultural Aspects of Psychology
combined concentration is ideal for individuals interested in the broad PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of Conflict Resolution
spectrum of applied psychology and provides a maximum level of PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques
career flexibility in psychology. Graduates will find opportunities in Three of the following:
private practice counseling, business consulting, school and career
MGT 300 Managerial Analysis and Team Dynamics
counseling, conflict resolution, coaching, teaching, interdisciplinary
MGT 343 Labor-management Relations
writing and research and preparation for doctoral studies. MGT 346 Human Resource Management
MGT 348 Negotiating in Business
Required courses — 52 units
PSYCH 306 Group Dynamics and Social Processes
PSYCH 302 Individual and Family Lifespan Development: PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills
Theories and Applications for Therapists PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors
PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process
PSYCH 321 Psychopathology PSYCH 342 Organizational Development, Assessment
PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
PSYCH 323 Alternative Methods of Therapeutic Intervention PSYCH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Applied Psychology
PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology, Assessment PSYCH 397 Practicum in Conflict Resolution
and Treatment Any other graduate course approved by the program chair (3 units).
PSYCH 325 Principles of Couple and Family Counseling
PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors
PSYCH 329 Psychopharmacology
PSYCH 331 Human Sexuality (1 unit) For further information contact the Department of Psychology at e-
PSYCH 333 Chemical Substance Dependency: mail biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax: 415-442-6579; website:
Assessment and Treatment (1 unit) www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
PSYCH 334 Relational Abuse: Assessment, University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
Treatment and Reporting (2 units) For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process visit www.ggu.edu.
PSYCH 342 Organizational Development,
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Public Administration
EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAM OFFERED:
• Executive Master of Public Administration
• MBA with a concentration in Public Administration
The professional practice of public management is an art as well
as a science. Today’s successful leaders in the public or nonprofit
sector need intuition, creative problem-solving abilities and self-
confidence, knowledge of the discipline, and communication and
analytical skills. Since the 1960s, GGU has offered a public
administration degree program of exceptional quality and academ-
ic rigor for the working student. Our executive master of public
administration program prepares you for a leadership role in the
management of government and nonprofit agencies. This program
will provide you with an in-depth study of public administration,
and train you on the skills and tools you’ll need to become a suc-
cessful contributor to local, state and federal government and
public service agencies, nonprofit organizations and international
institutions. Some executive MPA program students have won
prestigious awards, such as the Presidential Management
Fellowship and have research projects published in the Pi Alpha
Alpha Honor Society Online Journal. The Ageno School of
Business is a member of the National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The executive master of public administration program is offered to
students interested in a thorough understanding of the processes and
practices associated with the management of public sector organiza-
tions at the federal, state and municipal 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. Besides intergovernmental relations, the program will
expose you to the latest best practices in privatization, as well as gov-
ernment, business and community partnerships.
Unlike the traditional MPA that 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 program 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. This includes: planning; process manage-
ment; financial management; human resources and labor relations;
organizational development and change; law and administrative
process; public policy formulation, analysis and implementation; and
ethics.
The goal of the executive MPA program is to provide you with the
management, analytical and communication skills, problem-solving
techniques and subject-based knowledge required to manage effectively
complex organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. In addition,
the program provides you with a critical understanding of the major
political, social, economic and environmental problems confronted by
contemporary public and nonprofit organizations. A strong sense of
professional commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior
as well as respect for the values upon which the profession of public
administration is founded are important goals of the programs.
For the opportunity to socialize and network within your field,
you are encouraged to join the American Society for Public
Administration. GGU also has a chapter of the public administration
honor society, Pi Alpha Alpha.
Requirements for the Executive Master of
Public Administration
The executive MPA is composed of nine 4-semester-hour courses.
REQUIRED COURSES — 36 UNITS
EMPA 300 Theory, Ethics and Practice in Public Service
EMPA 301 Research Methods and Analysis
EMPA 302 Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
EMPA 303 Organizational Analysis and Development
EMPA 304 Public Enterprise Management and
Public Sector Business Relations
EMPA 305 Budgeting and Financial Management
EMPA 306 Public Service and the Law
EMPA 307 Personnel Management and Labor Relations
EMPA 396 Graduate Research Project in Public Management
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH A CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in public adminis-
tration, see p. 35.
For further information contact the Department of Public
Administration at e-mail biz@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-6500; fax:
415-442-6579; website: www.ggu.edu; or Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco,
CA 94105-2968.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
visit www.ggu.edu.
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most successful programs of its kind in the country, with nearly You can support your studies through access to one of the West Coast’s
100 percent job placement. The rigorous curriculum prepares you premier business libraries as well as GGU’s Law Library. Both libraries
to become a first-tier taxation expert and achieve the goals you have computer access to business and media databases. The University
Library houses a comprehensive collection of tax materials and offers
have set for yourself.
access to Web-based tax-research tools. For more information, please
Since many of our students are already tax practitioners, the programs refer to “University Libraries,” p. 11.
are designed to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to For further information, please call the School of Taxation, or
improve their careers and their lives. Our tax courses bring contempo- write to:
rary issues into the classroom, allowing for spirited investigation with
your peers. A relevant and practical curriculum combined with hands- School of Taxation
on skills training gives you the necessary tools to be an effective leader Golden Gate University
in this very specialized field. 536 Mission Street, Room 5314
The School of Taxation offers a master of science in taxation that San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
can be accomplished on a part-time or a nine-month full-time basis. Phone: 415-442-7880
The cohort begins in late July each year. The school also offers gradu- Fax: 415-543-2607
ate certificates in estate planning, taxation or international taxation. E-mail: tax@ggu.edu
These programs are offered in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle, Website: www.ggu.edu
as well as fully online through GGU’s highly respected CyberCampus.
GGU also offers an LLM in taxation through the School of Law. For Benefits
more information, refer to “School of Law,” p. 10. • Largest tax program in the nation
• Faculty who are leading tax accountants and tax attorneys
Relevant Education • Courses built to fit the demands of career-minded adults
Tax courses are designed to give you an understanding and ability to • Continuing education credit for attorneys and CPAs
handle tax planning, compliance and controversies. Each class melds • Tax season internship opportunities in our full-time program
theory and practical experience by tackling real-world problems
through a case-study approach. Students learn by applying the Internal
Revenue Code and administrative and judicial interpretations to a
variety of realistic problem sets.
With a strong set of analytical, logical and technical skills, com-
bined with a comprehensive understanding of tax theory and concepts,
you will be well prepared to tackle today’s ever-changing laws and
business environment.

Program Structure
To meet the needs of our busy students, part-time and full-time
programs are available. At our San Francisco campus, the full-time
program can be completed in an intense nine-month period, with
classes offered during the day. This option begins once a year in late
July. Due to the popularity of this program, applications must be
submitted no later than June 1. Applications for the part-time program
are accepted year round.
With the exception of the full-time program that meets daily, over
a nine-week term, courses usually meet once a week during 16-week
terms. To maximize student and teacher interaction, we keep our class
sizes small.

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Graduate Taxation Programs

SCHOOL OF TAXATION

Golden Gate University’s School of Taxation is one of the largest CERTIFICATES

and most successful programs of its kind and offers a specialized
program to put you ahead of the competition in the growing field
of taxation. With high-quality, in-depth instruction from practicing
professionals and experienced tax educators, you’ll be able to
apply what you learn today in the workplace tomorrow. We offer a
graduate degree in taxation, as well as four graduate certificates.
TAXATION
Having a master of science in taxation degree makes you highly attrac-
tive in today’s job market and results in higher starting salaries. GGU
has earned a reputation for providing the most comprehensive and
applicable tax education available today. GGU’s tax program is the
largest and one of the most respected graduate tax programs in the
country, with all of the Big Four firms hiring GGU graduates and most
regularly sending their employees to the university to update their tax
education. Our offerings are highly focused and prepare you to be a
knowledgeable tax professional. You will gain a thorough and current
knowledge of tax law concepts and practices, as well as trends in the
discipline in an environment that promotes the development of analyti-
cal and communication skills. GGU’s School of Taxation provides one
of the most cost-effective sources of high-quality continuing profes-
sional education. Each academic unit equals 15 CPE hours, or 45
hours for the typical three-unit course. For lawyers, MCLE credit may
also be earned. The MS in taxation also fulfills the California State
Bar’s educational requirement for Certified Specialists in Taxation Law.
ADVANCED STUDIES IN TAXATION INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
ESTATE PLANNING TAXATION
FACULTY
Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty and
adjunct professors who have current experience in the fields in which
they teach. Over 80 percent of GGU classes are taught by practicing
professionals who bring on-the-job insight directly to class for you to
debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our adjunct professors
work as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepreneurs, consultants,
partners and managers at companies of all sizes.
FORMAT
GGU’s School of Taxation offers several options: a full-time, nine-
month day program; part-time evening in-person classes in San
Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles; and a fully-accredited online pro-
gram through GGU’s CyberCampus. Many of GGU’s in-person courses
are Web-enhanced, offering enriched, dynamic curriculum and
resources. For information regarding the program’s site options, see
“Degree Offerings by Location” on p. 6.
For further information contact the School of Taxation at e-mail:
tax@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-7880; fax: 415-543-2607; website:
www.ggu.edu; or School of Taxation, Golden Gate University, 536
Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.

Graduate Taxation Programs

This section contains a full alphabetical listing of all Golden Gate University taxation programs.

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Taxation......................................................................................................................................................62

Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning........................................................................................................................................62
Graduate Certificate in International Taxation ..............................................................................................................................63
Graduate Certificate in Taxation ..................................................................................................................................................63
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Taxation ..................................................................................................................63

PLUS Program for students whose native language is not English..................................................................................................64

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Taxation
SCHOOL OF TAXATION

ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS*

PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MS in Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies
in Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning
• Graduate Certificate in International
Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in Taxation
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION
Our MS in taxation degree program is one of the finest tax programs
in the nation. Our 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 multi-state tax, international tax, retirement plans, tax issues for
individuals, and tax research.
One way to obtain a GGU MS in taxation is through our full-time
cohort program, which commences in late July, enabling you to earn
the MS degree in only nine months by attending intensive day classes
in San Francisco. All classes are taught by expert tax accountants and
tax lawyers. The program typically culminates with a 10-week tax-
season internship for eligible students.
For those who prefer to study part time, GGU offers convenient
evening classes in San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles, so you can
earn your degree at your own pace. In addition, you can earn the MS
in taxation or certificates through our fully accredited online
CyberCampus program.
Requirements for the
Master of Science in Taxation
The master of science degree in taxation requires completion of 30
semester units. Each course listed carries three semester units of credit,
unless otherwise noted.
All applicants should have earned an undergraduate degree from
an accredited institution with at least a 3.00 grade-point average.
Individuals with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 are welcome to
apply and will be considered for admission based on employment his-
tory, professional accomplishments, recommendations, etc. Certificate
and open enrollment students must meet the same standards and pre-
requisites that apply to degree candidates.
Core Courses — 21 units
TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation
TA 319 Federal Tax Procedure
TA 322A Federal Income Taxation of
Corporations and Shareholders I
TA 328 Federal Income Taxation of Partners and Partnerships
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making
TA 330 Property Transactions
TA 338 Tax Timing
Electives — 9 units
Students in the part-time program will take nine additional units with
the TA prefix. It is highly recommended that students take TA 356
Limited Liabilities Companies and S Corporations: A Choice of Entity
(three units).
Students in the full-time program will take, if eligible, three
additional units with the TA prefix and six units of Tax Internship
(TA 398).
*Students transferring credit from accredited law schools, colleges and
universities may be granted as many as six units of credit toward the
MS (tax) requirements for graduate tax courses successfully completed
at those institutions.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ESTATE
PLANNING
The graduate certificate in estate planning is a 12-unit program that
provides practitioners with a broad-based education in the specialized
field of estate planning. Designed and administered by attorneys and
accountants who are estate planners, the courses in the certificate pro-
gram will give you a solid foundation in federal tax law and relevant
state law. You’ll acquire the tools you need to advise clients on how to
formulate, implement and revise estate plans. You’ll hone your skills
on contemporary case studies, using the same legal documents you’ll
encounter in practice. Our courses qualify for CPE (for California
CPAs) and for CLE (for California attorneys).
All courses must be completed at Golden Gate with a B average
(3.00 grade-point average) or better. Please note that some courses
taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These pre-
requisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework
or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before enrolling in the
certificate courses. For further information, refer to “Admission to
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 9 UNITS

TA 325 Estate and Gift Taxation
TA 334 Estate Planning
TA 344 Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates

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ELECTIVES — 3 UNITS ELECTIVES — 3 UNITS

One of the following: Three units of any course(s) with a TA prefix.
TA 337 Individual Retirement Plans and Distributions
TA 349E Advanced Business Planning
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED
STUDIES IN TAXATION
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION The graduate certificate in advanced studies in taxation is for tax pro-
fessionals who already have a graduate tax degree, but who wish to
The graduate certificate in international taxation is a 15-unit certificate
update and broaden their knowledge of tax law.
for those students interested in a broad-based education in the interna-
The certificate requires completion of 12 units of graduate courses.
tional taxation field. Because the certificate deals primarily with corpo-
This course of study must be completed within a five-year period, and
rations, students should have an adequate background in corporate
the student must maintain an overall B average (3.00 grade-point aver-
taxation before commencing the program.
age) in all courses taken in satisfaction of the certificate requirements.
All courses must be completed at Golden Gate with a B average
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will
(3.00 grade-point average) or better. Please note that some courses
have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through trans-
taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These pre-
fer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden
requisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework
Gate University) before enrolling in the certificate courses.
or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before enrolling in the
Qualifying courses include all those leading to the MS in taxation
certificate courses. For further information, refer to “Admission to
at the university. With the dean’s approval, students may repeat up to
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
two 3-unit courses that were previously taken as part of the student’s
REQUIRED COURSES — 9 UNITS MS degree curriculum.
Admission to the advanced studies in taxation program is open to
TA 321 Principles of International Taxation
those individuals who have received an MS or MBA in taxation or an
TA 350A Taxation of Foreign Persons with US Activities
TA 350B Taxation of US Persons with Foreign Activities LLM in taxation) degree from Golden Gate. Admission for those stu-
dents whose graduate tax degrees were obtained from schools other
ELECTIVES — 6 UNITS than GGU is conditional upon prior approval of the dean. For further
Two of the following: information, refer to “Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.
TA 350D Transfer Pricing
TA 350E International Mergers, Acquisitions
and Joint Ventures
TA 352 Taxation of Electronic Commerce and Remote Sellers For further information contact the School of Taxation at e-mail:
tax@ggu.edu; phone: 415-442-7880; fax: 415-543-2607; website:
www.ggu.edu; or School of Taxation, Golden Gate University, 536
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TAXATION Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968.
Qualified students may earn a 15-unit graduate certificate in taxation, For the most up-to-date program information and course listings,
giving them practical, general tax knowledge. Students must have visit www.ggu.edu.
earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at
least a 3.00 grade-point average. Individuals with an undergraduate
GPA below 3.00 are welcome to apply and will be considered for
admission based on employment history, professional accomplishments
and recommendations.
The certificate courses are available at all of our locations. In addi-
tion, the entire graduate certificate in taxation may be taken on the
Internet in highly interactive Web-based classes.
All courses must be completed at Golden Gate with a B average
(3.00 grade-point average) or better. Please note that some courses
taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These pre-
requisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework
or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before enrolling in the
certificate courses. For further information, refer to “Admission to
Certificate Programs and Registering for Open Enrollment” on p. 113.

REQUIRED COURSES — 12 UNITS

TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making
TA 330 Property Transactions
TA 338 Tax Timing

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PLUS+ Program
FOR STUDENTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
Preparation in Language and University Studies (PLUS+) enrolls uni-
versity-admitted non-native speakers of English in academic-prepara-
tion classes that combine educational support and language instruc-
tion along with enrollment in university coursework leading to an aca-
demic degree or certificate.
Full-time enrollment in PLUS is required for applicants who wish to be
admitted to academic programs at Golden Gate University with
English proficiency below regular admission standards (see p. 111).
Enrollment in selected PLUS classes is available to other students sub-
ject to availability. Those students who are otherwise academically
qualified for admission may be provisionally admitted to the University
through the PLUS+ program with the following TOEFL scores: under-
graduate [475 PBT, 153 CBT, 53 IBT]; graduate [500 PBT, 173 CBT,
61 IBT].
PLUS participants enroll in university classes that give credit
toward their academic degree or certificate, based on official evalua-
tions by the admissions office. In PLUS, you learn how to give in-class
presentations, work in groups, participate in discussions, research and
write university-quality papers, analyze case studies and more. The
goal of PLUS is to help you succeed in your first trimester of university
study, and establish a strong foundation for your continuing academic
coursework in a professional-practitioner learning environment.
Successful completion of a term in PLUS leads to the fulfillment of
the English language proficiency admission requirement. For you to
succeed in PLUS, you must achieve or exceed an overall 3.0 GPA for
your PLUS coursework. If you do not achieve a 3.0 GPA in your PLUS
classes, you will be required to enroll for one trimester in the PLUS
Directed Study. Most students need only one trimester in PLUS to ful-
fill the English language proficiency admission requirement.
PLUS classes meet daily from Monday through Thursday.
Individual consultations with instructors are provided for assistance
with written and spoken English, as well as with university course
assignments. Most university classes meet in the late afternoon and
early evening, and complement the PLUS class schedule.
PLUS+ COURSE REQUIREMENTS
PLUS students complete 15 hours of coursework per week in addition
to one university class. Placement depends on performance on the
PLUS pretest.
PLUS+ courses include:
• The Culture of the US Classroom
• Case Study Methods
• Applied Critical Thinking
• Academic Communication Skills
• Directed Study
• Individual Appointments with PLUS Instructors (required)
In these classes, PLUS students gain valuable knowledge and
practice in the academic skills needed to be successful in university life
in the US.
PLUS is offered only at Golden Gate University’s San Francisco
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location. Students who are admitted to other GGU regions are welcome
to enroll in PLUS and arrange to live nearby for their first trimester at
the university. Attendance at the PLUS Orientation is considered
mandatory for successful enrollment in PLUS.
PLUS+ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The Culture of the US Classroom
2.5 units
(Units are not applicable to a degree or certificate program.)
Provides you with the knowledge of what to expect from your US edu-
cation and what US educators expect from students in a professional-
practitioner environment. Specific skills include analyzing a course
syllabus, managing time effectively, using university resources, plan-
ning a term of study, avoiding plagiarism, taking part in group work,
anticipating exam questions, using educational technology and more.
Case Study Methods
5 units
(Units are not applicable to a degree or certificate program.)
Introduces you to critical analysis. You will learn to read, analyze, and
discuss cases in small-group and whole-class settings, take various roles
in case-analysis discussion, and write up both long and short case
study forms. You will learn to use this valuable, hands-on approach to
learning while improving your written and spoken English.
Applied Critical Thinking
5 units
(Units are not applicable to a degree or certificate program.)
Provides knowledge that is vital to the development of good research
and writing skills. You will learn to read critically, evaluate sources,
write thesis statements, analyze ideas, organize your writing, apply
new concepts and improve the grammar of your written English.
Academic Communication Skills
2.5 units
(Units are not applicable to a degree or certificate program.)
Provides you with skills that will give you the tools for class participa-
tion and improve your spoken English. You will learn about and prac-
tice various types of oral presentation, group work, class discussion,
listening and note-taking skills and more.
Directed Study
1-3 units
(Units are not applicable to a degree or certificate program.)
Provides an individualized learning plan under the supervision of a fac-
ulty member, based on assessment of need for non-native speakers of
English. May not be taken concurrently with any other university
directed study. Prerequisite: consent of the program.
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Course Descriptions
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Each undergraduate course is assigned a number according to the
following plan:
1–99 Lower-division courses
100–199 Upper-division courses
Uppercase “A” and “B” following a number indicate related
courses that may be taken out of sequence (unless prerequisites
are noted).
Directed study, with permission of the instructor, department
chair or program director and the dean, is available to advanced
students in several fields (see p. 130).
Courses carry from one to six units of credit in one trimester
or term, depending upon the number of semester hours assigned
to that course. Primary focus and consideration are given to
expected learning outcomes and the way in which they are affect-
ed. Generally, for traditional in-person instruction, academic cred-
it is assigned on the basis of one semester credit hour for each 15
hours of classroom contact. However, credit is not entirely
derived by a simple arithmetic conversion of contact hours but
considers factors such as course assignments and activities, course
materials and the nature of the learning experience, required out-
side preparation and assessment instruments. These factors are
the sole factors for determining credit hours for classes involving
distance learning.
California Articulation Number
The California Articulation Number (CAN) System identifies
many transferable, lower division, major preparation courses
commonly taught on California college and university campuses.
While this program has been slated for discontinuation, it contin-
ues to be used by articulation officers throughout California.
GGU will continue to recognize the CAN system until is it no
longer accepted in the California higher education system.
The system assures students that CAN courses on one partic-
ipating campus will be accepted “in lieu of” the comparable CAN
courses on another participating campus. For example: CAN
ECON 2 on one campus will be accepted for CAN ECON 2 on
every other participating campus that has also qualified CAN
ECON 2. Each campus retains its own numbering system, but
adds the CAN designation parenthetically in its publications.
Check with counseling offices, departmental offices or articu-
lation officers for current listings of CAN qualified courses. A
CAN catalog listing campuses and courses is published in January
and June.
GRADUATE COURSES
Graduate courses are assigned numbers according to the follow-
ing plan:
200–299 Foundation Program Courses
300–499 Advanced Program Courses
800–899 Doctoral Seminars
Only one directed study may be taken for credit by a candi-
date for a master’s degree. The dean’s approval is required.
Courses carry from one to three units of credit in one
trimester or term, depending upon the number of semester hours
assigned to that course. Primary focus and consideration are
given to expected learning outcomes and the way in which they
are effected. Generally, for traditional in-person instruction, aca-
demic credit is assigned on the basis of one semester credit hour
for each 15 hours of classroom contact. However, credit is not
entirely derived by a simple arithmetic conversion of contact
hours but considers factors such as course assignments and activi-
ties, course materials and the nature of the learning experience,
required outside preparation and assessment instruments. These
factors are the sole factors for determining credit hours for classes
involving distance learning.
PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES
Prerequisites are courses that must be taken before the course for
which they are required. Prerequisites, if any, are listed following
the description.
Co-requisites are prerequisites, which if not taken before a
course for which they are required may be taken at the same time
as the course for which they are required. Like prerequisites, co-
requisites are listed after the course description.
ACCOUNTING (ACCTG)
Undergraduate Courses
ACCTG 1A Introductory Financial Accounting — 3
units
Introduces financial accounting emphasizing accounting terminol-
ogy, ethics and the role of accounting information in business
decisions. Coursework will provide you with a basic understand-
ing of the accounting process; financial statements; and the con-
tent of certain asset, liability and owner’s equity accounts. The
corporate form of business is discussed in detail. The focus of the
course will provide you with an understanding of accounting
information in a decision context. The course includes a comput-
erized practice set. (CAN BUS 2)
ACCTG 1B Introductory Managerial Accounting —
3 units
Introduces you to managerial accounting focusing on business
decisions using internal accounting information. Introduces and
explores Activity Based Costing (ABC), cost-volume analysis,
costing systems, cost behavior, budgeting, standard costing and
performance measurements. Prerequisite: ACCTG 1A.
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ACCTG 100A Intermediate Accounting I — 3 units
Examines current pronouncements and practical applications.
You will read, discuss and implement the most current accounting
requirements as prescribed in the FASB statements and other cur-
rent accounting pronouncements. Topics include statement pres-
entation, required disclosures, in-depth study of current assets, the
time value of money, inventories and problem solving using com-
puter spreadsheets. Prerequisites: ACCTG 1A and MATH 20. A
knowledge of spreadsheets is recommended.
ACCTG 100B Intermediate Accounting II — 3 units
Continues intermediate accounting with an emphasis on current
pronouncements and practical applications. You will read, discuss
and implement the most current accounting requirements as pre-
scribed in the FASB statements and other current accounting pro-
nouncements. Topics include plant and equipment, intangible
assets, current liabilities, long-term debt, stockholders’ equity,
investments, and problem solving using computer spreadsheets.
Prerequisite: ACCTG 100A.
ACCTG 100C Intermediate Accounting III — 3 units
Continues intermediate accounting with an emphasis on current
pronouncements and practical applications. You will read, discuss
and implement the most current accounting requirements as pre-
scribed in the FASB statements and other current accounting pro-
nouncements. Topics include earnings per share, leases, pensions,
deferred taxes, accounting changes, statement of cash flows,
financial statement analysis, full disclosure and problem solving
using computer spreadsheets. Professional writing is emphasized
through various assignments. This course is required for students
in the BS in accounting and the MBA with a concentration in
accounting degree programs. Master of accountancy students
must take ACCTG 305. Prerequisite: ACCTG 100B.
ACCTG 103 Advanced Accounting: Consolidations
— 3 units
Presents advanced accounting topics related to partnerships; sim-
ple and complex business combinations; foreign operations
including consolidation into US GAAP financial statements; and
accounting issues related to the formation, consolidation and liq-
uidation of corporations. Prerequisite: ACCTG 100C.
ACCTG 104 Governmental and Not-for-Profit
Accounting — 3 units
Focuses on accounting theory, techniques and reporting require-
ments for local governmental units, colleges and universities,
healthcare providers, voluntary health and welfare organizations,
and other not-for-profits. Prerequisite: ACCTG 100C.
ACCTG 105 Cost Management — 3 units
Surveys the methods and procedures used in determining cost for
manufacturing, including cost-volume-profit relationships, costing
systems in the manufacturing and merchandising sectors, process
and job costing, master and flexible budgeting, variances and
responsibility accounting, and allocation of overhead.
Prerequisites: ACCTG 1A or ACCTG 201, and MATH 20.
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ACCTG 106 Strategic Uses of Accounting
Information — 3 units
Examines advanced cost accounting techniques including deci-
sion-making theory and problem solving using computer spread-
sheets. Topics include budgets, standard costs, distribution costs
and direct costing. Prerequisite: ACCTG 105.
ACCTG 108A Federal Income Tax I — 3 units
Introduces federal taxation for individuals. You will study taxable
income, gross income exclusions and inclusions, capital gains,
depreciation, business and itemized deductions, personal exemp-
tions, passive activity losses, tax credits and methods of account-
ing. This course is required for students in the BS in accounting
and the MBA with a concentration in accounting degree pro-
grams. Master of accountancy students must take ACCTG 360.
Prerequisite: ACCTG 1A. Students who have passed the Enrolled
Agents Exam are not required to take this course; another upper
division accounting course must be substituted for those students
in the bachelor’s degree program. Satisfies part of the educational
requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.*
ACCTG 108B Federal Income Tax II — 3 units
Introduces taxation of installment and deferred payment sales,
partnership taxation, income taxation of estates and trusts, cor-
porations (“S” and “C”), and other specialized corporate tax
matters. Prerequisite: ACCTG 108A.
ACCTG 108C Tax Strategy and Research — 3
units
Examines advanced topics through research of California and
federal taxation. Prerequisite: ACCTG 108B.
ACCTG 109 Financial Statement Analysis — 3
units
Presents concepts, methods and tools for analyzing and interpret-
ing the content of financial statements prepared on the basis of
generally accepted accounting principles and on the basis accept-
ed in certain international settings. Using lecture, discussion, case
studies, and projects, the course serves as a capstone to the study
of financial accounting theory by adjusting the attention of the
student from that of the preparer to that of one of the broad
classes of users. You will perform analyses on companies and
industries of your own choosing. Prerequisites: ACCTG 100C,
MATH 40 and FI 100.
ACCTG 111 Auditing — 3 units
Examines auditing theory and practice, emphasizing audit stan-
dards, reports and professional ethics, sampling, accountants’ lia-
bility, and audit programs. Prerequisite: ACCTG 100B and
MATH 40.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met
its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satis-
fied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to
sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the
CFP Board.
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ACCTG 119 Accounting Information Systems — 3
units
Examines accounting systems as integral components of manage-
ment information systems. Coursework will introduce you to gen-
eral systems and information theory, databases, and systems
analysis. You will be required to implement a computerized
accounting system. Prerequisites: ACCTG 100A and UGP 100.
ACCTG 146 Business Law — 3 units
Focuses on business law and its effects on audit performance.
Topics include the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, sales,
bankruptcy, partnerships, corporations, secured transactions and
accountants’ legal liability.
ACCTG 159 Accounting Research and
Communication — 3 units
Presents the theory and methods of accounting research and
applying technical literature to selected problems. Should be
taken as part of the final twelve units in your degree program.
Prerequisites: ACCTG 100C, ENGL 1A and ENGL 1B.
ACCTG 197A–ZZ Special Topics in Accounting —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in accounting. Topics will be selected by the department
chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
ACCTG 198 Internship: Accounting — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in an
accounting setting. You will be responsible for your own place-
ment in an internship approved by the department chair. A writ-
ten internship proposal is required before consideration for this
course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ACCTG 199 Directed Study in Accounting — 1–3
units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers — 3 units
Introduces financial and managerial accounting for non-account-
ing majors. Areas of study include financial statement analysis,
financial accounting concepts and principles and managerial cost
systems. This course will not satisfy the Financial Accounting
proficiency requirement for the MBA with a concentration in
accounting or the master of accountancy degrees.
ACCTG 300 Accounting Research and
Communication — 3 units
Examines advanced theory and methods of accounting research
emphasizing professional methods of communication. You will
analyze, interpret and apply authoritative accounting literature to
various topics. Prerequisite: ACCTG 305.
ACCTG 302 Analysis of Accounting Information —
1.5 units
Focuses on the application of data analysis to accounting and
auditing problems and on researching the professional literature
for mandated requirements and procedures when using data
analysis techniques. Using a combination of lecture, problem solv-
ing, and case studies, you will survey the various types of prob-
lems the accountant could face in practice and present alternative
approaches to the problem resolution. Each student will collect,
analyze, and draw conclusions using real data. Prerequisites:
MATH 40 (or MATH 240), ACCTG 310, and ACCTG 320
ACCTG 304 Issues in Governmental and Not-for-
Profit Accounting — 3 units
Studies the concepts, methods, and reporting issues in accounting
for federal, state and local governments and for other nonprofit
entities, including voluntary health and welfare agencies, hospi-
tals, colleges and universities, and religious organizations. In addi-
tion, the course will overview some of the issues of management’s
information requirements and taxation problems and the role
that the accountant plays. Prerequisite: ACCTG 100B.
ACCTG 305 Advanced Financial Accounting — 3
units
Examines advanced topics in intermediate financial accounting.
You will read, discuss, and apply the most current accounting
pronouncements to accounting problems such as deferred taxes,
leases, pension, and the Statement of Cash Flows with accordance
with FASB and other current accounting pronouncements. You
will work on projects in groups and individually researching
advanced topics and current issues, presenting your research to
your classmates. This course is only open for students in the mas-
ter of accountancy degree program. This course may not be taken
if ACCTG 100C has been completed. Prerequisite: ACCTG
100B.
ACCTG 306 Advanced Issues in Financial
Reporting — 3 units
Covers business combinations, international financial reporting
issues, foreign currency accounting, and introduces students to
accounting for derivatives. In addition to understanding the
process of consolidations, you will look at why businesses com-
bine in the first place and will understand the importance of
assessing current value. You will understand and appreciate the
major issues in the move toward international harmonization of
financial accounting. You will develop a rudimentary understand-
ing of hedging and the use of derivatives as well as how to
account for these financial instruments. Prerequisite:
ACCTG 305.
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ACCTG 309 Analysis and Use of Financial
Statements — 3 units
Focuses on the analysis of information incorporated in financial
statements, including the impact of alternative accounting proce-
dures and assumptions. Offers ways to adjust for selected report-
ing differences. Discusses applications using cross sectional and
time series analysis. Uses case studies of US and international
firms as well as discussions of computer databases and computer-
based assignments. Course will include a project based on compa-
ny and industry of your own choosing. Prerequisites: ACCTG
100B, MATH 40, ECON 1 and ECON 2 (or ECON 202). Co-
requisite: ACCTG 305.
ACCTG 310 Auditing — 3 units
Focuses on the environmental, professional and technical aspects
of internal and external auditing. You will study ethics, auditor’s
legal responsibility and liability, auditor’s report, audit evidence,
internal controls, statistical sampling and requirements of profes-
sional associations and regulatory agencies. This course cannot be
taken if ACCTG 111 or its equivalent has been taken.
Prerequisites: ACCTG 100B, MATH 40, ACCTG 146.
ACCTG 313 Performance Auditing — 3 units
Provides an overview of performance auditing, (including internal
business audits) focusing on audit process and reporting. By the
end of the course, you will be able to apply the tools needed to
conduct a performance audit in a governmental or business entity.
Prerequisite: ACCTG 1A or ACCTG 201.
ACCTG 316 Accounting for SEC Reporting — 3
units
Introduces the structure and functions of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). The course will provide you with
an understanding of the accounting requirements for SEC report-
ing and registration. Prerequisite: ACCTG 103 or ACCTG 306 or
FI 317.
ACCTG 319 Accounting Information Systems — 3
units
Examines accounting systems as integral components of manage-
ment information systems. Coursework will provide you with an
understanding of general systems theory, information theory,
databases and systems analysis. You will focus on detailed exami-
nation of specific accounting applications. Prerequisites: ACCTG
100A and UGP 100.
ACCTG 320 Issues in Modern Management
Accounting — 3 units
Focuses on current trends in managing the accounting function
within an organization and defines the role of the top financial
officers and the expertise they provide. Topics will demonstrate
the accountant’s role in the decision making, implementation and
evaluation process of the firm. Prerequisite: ACCTG 105 or
ACCTG 201, MATH 40, and ECON 202 (or ECON 1 and
ECON 2).
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ACCTG 321 Strategic Cost and Management
Control Systems — 3 units
Examines the emerging role of the accountant as chief financial
information officer and financial adviser to management teams.
Focuses on examination of the strategic decision-making process
and the need for accounting information. Through lectures, read-
ings, problems and cases you will study topics that include per-
formance measurement for responsibility centers, structuring of
investment and profit centers, transfer pricing, control of man-
aged costs, incentive systems, budgeting systems and long-range
planning. Prerequisite: ACCTG 105 or ACCTG 201.
ACCTG 331 Consulting: The Role of the
Accountant — 1.5 units
Examines the role and the services of consulting within the
accounting profession. Through lectures, presentations, readings,
discussions, and case analysis, you will overview the consulting
industry, professional standards, and ethical responsibilities of the
Certified Public Accountant. Using forensic services, assurance
services, and performance measurement services as examples of
these opportunities, the student will move beyond the traditional
audit and tax roles of the accountant. Prerequisites: ACCTG
100B or FI 300 or consent of the department.
ACCTG 334 Consulting: Tax Planning — 3 units
Familiarizes you with the many federal tax planning opportuni-
ties and pitfalls that must be considered in making management
decisions. Emphasizes recognition of the tax consequences of
common business transactions, including domestic and interna-
tional tax planning opportunities. Prerequisite: ACCTG 108A or
ACCTG 360.
ACCTG 335 Consulting: Business Valuations — 3
units
Provides a basic foundation in the principles and methods of
valuing closely held businesses. Upon completion of this course,
you should be able to prepare a basic valuation of a closely held
enterprise, understand the key issues related to stock options and
warrants, and critically review valuation reports prepared by oth-
ers. Prerequisite: ACCTG 309 or consent of the department.
ACCTG 336 Consulting: Buying and Selling
Businesses — 3 units
Provides the opportunity to build the skills necessary to assist
small business owners in buying or selling their businesses. In
addition to analyzing case studies of actual businesses, the stu-
dents will participate in a real consulting engagement. As a mem-
ber of a buyer or a seller team, the students will review actual
company data, interview company management, prepare an
industry analysis, a SWOT analysis, financial projections and
business valuation calculations for the company. They will negoti-
ate a sales price and terms for the sale of the company and pres-
ent their findings to company management in the final class ses-
sion. Prerequisite: ACCTG 309 or ACCTG 335 or FI 300.
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ACCTG 341 Assurance: Current Issues — 1.5 units
Examines current issues and topics in the area of assurance and
attestation such as techniques for integrating professional stan-
dards related to fraud and special procedures engagements.
Prerequisite: ACCTG 310.
ACCTG 360 Federal Taxation — 3 units
Studies federal taxation emphasizing taxation of individuals. This
is a comprehensive course that covers taxable income, gross
income exclusions and inclusions, capital gains, depreciation,
business and itemized deductions, personal exemptions, passive
activity losses, tax credits, and the various methods of accounting.
This course is only open for students in the master of accountan-
cy degree program. This course may not be taken if ACCTG
108A has been completed. Prerequisite: ACCTG 1A. Co-requi-
site: ACCTG 100A.
ACCTG 361 Taxation of Corporations and Other
Entities — 3 units
Studies federal income tax with a focus on more advanced topics
applicable to individuals, corporations and partnerships. Income
taxation of estates and trusts, and gift and estate taxes are also
covered. Prerequisite: ACCTG 360 or consent of the department.
ACCTG 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Accounting —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in accounting. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based
on topic.
ACCTG 398 Internship: Accounting — 1–6 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in an accounting setting. Available for students without prior
accounting firm experience. You are responsible for your own
placement in an internship, subject to approval to by the dean. A
written internship proposal is required before consideration for
this course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisites: consent of the department.
ACCTG 399 Directed Study — 1–6 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: Completion of five, advanced graduate
Accounting courses, or consent of the department.
ARTS (ARTS)
Undergraduate Courses
ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture — 3
units
Explores selected issues in contemporary arts (1960-present) in
various cultures of the world. Includes reading, discussion and
extensive media presentations of music, theater, dance, visual arts,
architecture and literature. Analyzes traditional and experimental
forms of the arts worldwide. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A.
ARTS 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Arts — 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in the creative a,.rts. Topics will be selected by the
department coordinator. This course may be taken more than
once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: con-
sent of the department.
ARTS 199 Directed Study in Arts — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
COMMUNICATIONS (COMM)
Undergraduate Courses
COMM 35 Speech Communication — 3 units
Teaches the principles of effective public speaking. You will pre-
pare and deliver speeches, and become a supportive and critical
audience for others’ speeches. Your own speech video will pro-
vide a tool for, and record of, your speaking improvement and
success. (CAN SPCH 4)
COMM 40 Understanding Communication — 3 units
Examines the theory and practice of communication, from the
ancient world through today’s mass media, networked organiza-
tions, and virtual workspaces. Looks at the social and cultural
aspects of communication in small group interactions, organiza-
tional development and interpersonal behavior.
COMM 199 Directed Study in Communication —
1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
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CRITICAL THINKING (CRTH)
Undergraduate Courses
CRTH 10 Critical Thinking — 3 units
Trains you in developing effective study and learning skills, as
well as active critical reading and writing skills. You will analyze
how language operates in everyday situations, in personal rela-
tionships, the professional world, and the media. You will devel-
op abilities to evaluate and construct arguments as well as tech-
niques of persuasion applicable in personal, professional, and aca-
demic situations. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENGL 1A.
CRTH 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Critical Thinking
— 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in critical thinking. Topics will be selected by the depart-
ment coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the
department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
CRTH 199 Directed Study in Critical Thinking —
1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ECONOMICS (ECON)
Undergraduate Courses
ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics — 3 units
Introduces the process and analysis of resource allocation in a
decentralized market economy. Special focus on the coordination
of consumer and producer decisions through price adjustments
under alternative market structures and public policies. (ECON 1
and ECON 2 need not be taken in sequence and can be taken
simultaneously.) Prerequisite: MATH 20. (CAN ECON 4).
ECON 2 Principles of Macroeconomics — 3 units
Introduces the nature and analysis of data and phenomena that
impact the national economy. Special focus on the problems of
inflation, recession, unemployment, international trade and finan-
cial system instability. (ECON 1 and ECON 2 need not be taken
in sequence and can be taken simultaneously.) Prerequisite:
MATH 20. (CAN ECON 2).
ECON 103 Money and Banking — 3 units
Studies money and the capital market; monetary policies; struc-
ture, conduct and performance of the banking system; interna-
tional finance. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1,
ECON 2 and MATH 30.
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ECON 108 International Economics — 3 units
Surveys international trade and monetary theory, the forces and
institutions that guide our external relations, and the issues and
problems that constrain growth in foreign trade. Provides you
with a thorough grounding in the interaction of US business and
those abroad. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1,
ECON 2 and MATH 30.
ECON 109 Economic Development — 3 units
Studies the problems of theory and policy that are common to the
developing nations of the world. The fundamental problem of
increasing per capita income is related to capital formation, popu-
lation growth and internal migration, international trade, market
policies, and the ability to attract and use foreign aid. Emphasis is
placed on the relation between the political system and the econo-
my. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1 and ECON 2.
ECON 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Economics —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in economics. Topics will be selected by the department
chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
ECON 199 Directed Study in Economics — 1–3
units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
ECON 202 Economics for Managers — 3 units
Surveys macroeconomics and microeconomics, domestic and
international economic policies, and major issues in business eco-
nomics; emphasis on the application of economic analysis to cur-
rent economic issues. Prerequisite: MATH 30.
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance — 3
units
Explores the theory of international trade and foreign investments
and the foundation of the world trading order; commercial poli-
cies of US and major trading countries; national policies affecting
trade; commodity agreements and cartels; customs unions, direc-
tion, volume and composition of US and world trade; the case for
multilateral trade; GATT; US Trade Reform Act of 1979; US
export regulations and US government-assistance programs with
exports and foreign investments. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
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ECON 380 Financial Markets and Institutions — 3
units
Examines the transfer of funds in the economic system through
financial intermediaries. Topics include the flow of funds, capital
markets, debt, liquidity, nature of money in the US economy, the
innovations and interrelationships of institutions within the
changing financial services industry, governmental regulation and
agencies, and the impact of public policy on economic transfers.
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
ECON 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Economics —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in economics. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based
on topic.
ECON 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ENGLISH (ENGL)
See also: LITERATURE (LIT)
Undergraduate Courses
NOTE: All students wishing to enroll in ENGL 1A must take the
English Placement Exam during the first week of the trimester or
term. The results of the exam will be used to determine if ENGL
10A or ENGL 10B will be required prior to enrolling in ENGL
1A.
ENGL 10A Writing Skills Workshop I — 3 units
Reviews the basics of well-formed sentences, paragraphs and
essays. Earns three units of lower-division general elective credit.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English Placement Exam.
ENGL 10B Writing Skills Workshop II — 3 units
Teaches you the skills for composing well-formed essays for both
academic and professional writing purposes. Earns three units of
lower-division general elective credit. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
score on the English Placement Exam or a grade of C or better in
ENGL 10A.
ENGL 1A Expository Writing — 3 units
Introduces the comprehensive skills of expository writing and
critical reading. You will learn to analyze various types of reading
material and will strengthen your writing skills in a variety of
genres. These skills will support your academic work and prepare
you to meet the reading and writing demands of professional
activities. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English
Placement Exam or a grade of C or better in ENGL 10B. (CAN
ENGL 2).
ENGL 1B Research Writing — 3 units
Provides extensive practice in research and writing techniques
that can be applied in both academic and professional settings.
You will learn to analyze various types of reading material and
will practice information-gathering techniques, library and online
research strategies, and the use of surveys, interviews and field
observations. Prerequisite: Students must complete ENGL 1A
with a grade of C or better.
ENGL 120 Business Writing — 3 units
Helps you develop the skills necessary for effective business writ-
ing. You will write, edit and format letters, memos, reports and a
research paper. You will analyze business articles and other pro-
fessionally oriented material. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A; ENGL 1B
or consent of the department. Students must complete ENGL 1B
with a grade of C or better.
ENGL 198A–ZZ Special Topics in English — 1–3
units
Examine specific topics in English. Topics are selected by the
department coordinator. You may take this course more than
once, provided the topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of
the department.
ENGL 199 Directed Study in English — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under the supervision
of a faculty member. You may enroll in only one directed study
course each trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
ENGL 301 Graduate Writing II — 3 units
Prepares graduate students to write in both academic and profes-
sional settings. Reviews unity, coherence, clarity, conciseness,
audience analysis and document formatting. Using library and
online research, you will prepare documents appropriate for pres-
entation in your professional field. Required of all MBA students
who score 3.0 or below on the Analytical Writing Assessment sec-
tion of the GMAT.
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EXECUTIVE MBA
Graduate Courses
EMBA 430 Managerial Economics — 1–4 units
Analyzes the management processes associated with resource
acquisition and allocation, theories of demand, production, cost
and pricing with emphasis on applications and the forecasting of
business and financial conditions. Quantitative methods are
stressed. The emphasis will be on the practical application of eco-
nomic analysis and information in making strategic decisions and
integration into the strategic plan.
EMBA 440 Accounting for Decision Making — 1–4
units
Introduces, in an accelerated format, the fundamental concepts
and terminology of accounting for business enterprises: generally
accepted accounting principles, the financial accounting process,
analysis and interpretation of financial statements, and contempo-
rary cost management principles. Emphasis is on the use of
accounting and financial information in making strategic deci-
sions and integrated into the strategic plan.
EMBA 450 Financial Management — 1–4 units
Looks at the field of financial management from a managerial
perspective. In addition to presenting the techniques that man-
agers use to assess a firm’s financial health, the course explores
financial decisions that are made with the intention of enhancing
shareholder value. These decisions involve corporate investments,
should term as well as long term; financing of the firm’s invest-
ments; and acquisition of other businesses for the purpose of ver-
tical or horizontal integration and expansion. It will examine the
analytical framework of each of these decisions and their implica-
tion for increasing the wealth of the shareholders. A parallel prac-
tice throughout the 12-month program will be the ongoing inte-
gration and application of this in the strategic projects by devel-
oping the financial planning component of the strategic planning
project.
EMBA 455 Leadership and Organizational
Performance — 1–4 units
Analyzes organizational theories and frameworks, corporate cul-
tures, qualities of excellent companies and the dynamics of orga-
nizational change; in-depth study of management decision mak-
ing, leadership styles, employee performance and managing dur-
ing uncertainty and crisis. Integrates textbook materials, articles,
case studies, and your management experience. A parallel practice
throughout the 12-month program will be the ongoing integra-
tion and application of this in the strategic projects and interna-
tional cases.
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EMBA 460 Career Development and Planning —
1–4 units
Uses a workshop method consistently throughout the year to pro-
vide you with opportunities to learn and obtain skills and knowl-
edge necessary for effective career and life planning. The focus of
this class is to develop a concrete action/development plan that
integrates self-awareness with a life goal. This, in turn, results in
career/lifestyle choices that fit your personalized vision.
EMBA 465 Marketing Management — 1–4 units
Introduces the basic principles of marketing management, the
vocabulary of marketing management, and the strategic implica-
tions of marketing decision making in the domestic and global
marketplace. You will focus on the marketing environment, the
competitive challenges of changing market environment, and
strategic marketing planning in which the marketing mix is
adapted to various marketing activities including, market segmen-
tation, consumer behavior, product development, marketing infra-
structure, quality and marketing research. You will be involved in
a range of individual and group activities including a case analy-
ses, the development of a comprehensive marketing assessment
and country analysis for the international trip, and the marketing
planning component of the strategic planning project.
EMBA 470 Operations Management — 1–4 units
Explores the impact of the operations-related functions on the
firm’s strategies and competitiveness and their links with other
key functional areas of the business. You will develop an in-depth
understanding of business processes related to the acquisition and
allocation of resources, products and services design, process
design and improvement techniques, supply-chain management,
production systems of goods and services, and technology deploy-
ment to support and improve the entire value chain. You will be
introduced to contemporary operations management concepts
such as just-in-time systems, flexible production systems, agile
production systems, mass customization, process reengineering,
and quality management programs. A parallel practice through-
out the 12-month program will be the ongoing integration and
application of this in the strategic projects by developing the oper-
ational planning component of the strategic planning project.
EMBA 475 International Management — 1–4 units
Reviews the global market by analyzing the economic structure of
various regions, their resource base, trade patterns and capital
flows. Focuses on the role of multinational corporations (MNCs)
in the international economy, and on the changing economic and
political constraints within which MNCs operate. Examines the
major issues facing MNCs such as product development, organi-
zational structure, operations management and global marketing
strategies. A parallel practice will be the integration of this course
material into the strategic planning project and the international
case analysis.
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EMBA 475IT International Trip — 1 unit
Covers the international trip, leveraging the international case
assignments that were done in the marketing and international
business courses as well as the other previous courses. You will be
expected to explore through the company visits and question and
answer sessions with these companies their issues and plans in
addressing the situations that you analyzed in your international
case assignments.
EMBA 480 Government and the Legal Environment
— 1–4 units
Examines the critical impact of non-market forces including the
legal, political, social and cultural roles played by the private
business institution. The focus is on commercial law and such
contemporary issues in business-government relations as lobby-
ing, anti-trust policy, government regulation and de-regulation. In
addition to purely legal concerns, consideration is given to the
ethical and social obligations of both the individual manager and
the corporation as a whole. A parallel practice will be the integra-
tion of this course material into the strategic planning project and
the international case analysis.
EMBA 490 Strategic Planning — 1–4 units
Covers the development and implementation of strategies for
gaining competitive advantage. You will consider the strategic
problems encountered by top-level managers in a competitive
global market from an integrated perspective. You will learn var-
ied approaches to analyzing strategic situations, developing a
competitive strategic plan and managing policies to implement
these strategies including: controlling organization-wide policies,
leading organizational change and the allocation and leverage of
resources. The major objective of the course is to develop the
capability to do strategic analysis and the resulting formulation of
strategic plans. A parallel practice throughout the twelve-month
program will be the ongoing integration and application of this in
the strategic projects and international cases.
EMBA 490P Strategic Project — 1–4 units
Covers the final preparation and presentation of the strategic
projects, integrating the individual functional and contextual
components of the strategic plan that were developed in the previ-
ous courses. Emphasis is on building a “big picture” set of objec-
tives and plans that respond to the needs of the firm and aligns
the functional and contextual plans toward that set of objectives.
Consistent with this is building a compelling presentation that
establishes the appropriateness of your solution plan.
EXECUTIVE MPA (EMPA)
Graduate Courses
EMPA 300 Theory, Ethics and Practice in Public
Service — 4 units
Introduces you to key thinkers in public administration, examines
the boundaries of the field and its overlaps with political science,
international studies and political economy. You will better
understand and appreciate the rigors and riches in the field of
public administration.
EMPA 301 Research Methods and Analysis — 4
units
Provides you with the writing, analytical and research tools
required by professional public managers. Emphasis is on the
methods of problem identification, developing a research strategy
and formal research proposal; identification of secondary sources
essential to public policy and management research; use of the
Internet as a research tools; appropriate research methodologies;
and, a special emphasis on improving your ability to write con-
cisely and in a persuasive style. Training in the use of multi-media
presentation methods will be provided as well.
EMPA 302 Public Policy Analysis and Program
Evaluation — 4 units
Explores the environment of the policy analyst, including an
examination of the frames of reference that both guide and con-
strain work in the field. You will be introduced to policy analyti-
cal paradigms, will examine historical themes in the policy litera-
ture, and will use the major tools used in policy analysis and pro-
gram evaluation, including benefit-cost analysis, factor analysis
and time series analysis. The advantages and disadvantages of
these tools will be critically examined. Case studies will be used
extensively as example and source material for theory building.
EMPA 303 Organizational Analysis and
Development — 4 units
Examines the development and current emphases in organization
theory from scientific management to the present. The focus is on
the uses of pertinent theories in public management as well as the
specific diagnosis and intervention tools and strategies employed
in organizational development and change. Specific emphasis is
given to experiential skill-building techniques, action research,
work design and organizational development methods.
EMPA 304 Public Enterprise Management and
Public Sector Business Relations — 4 units
Focuses on the growing trend toward market-based public service
delivery systems. Public administrators in many levels of govern-
ment are being challenged to become more entrepreneurial in
their management of public enterprises. Contracting with private
firms to provide public services is becoming the norm, rather than
the exception. The course examines these trends and provides you
with needed competencies related to contract management, mar-
keting, customer service and quality management.
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EMPA 305 Budgeting and Financial Management —
4 units
Examines financial administration in public and not-for-profit
organizations. Topics include: concepts and activities in public
financial management, budgeting, taxation, revenue planning,
borrowing, fiscal controls, and the analytical skills needed to
direct and control public fiscal activities. Particular attention is
given to the nature of public expenditure controls, the budget
cycle (preparation, submission, review, adoption, execution and
evaluation), financial management, legislative and accounting
analysis of budgets.
EMPA 306 Public Service and the Law — 4 units
Introduces public service managers and executives to administra-
tive law and related administrative procedures. The major consti-
tutional and statutory provisions that impact public service activi-
ties are discussed. Major topics include constitutional law and
special provisions of the California Constitution, the Freedom of
Information Act, the Federal and California Administrative
Procedures Acts, The Brown Act and the Privacy Act. Cases will
be used extensively to illustrate concepts and the application of
the law.
EMPA 307 Personnel Management and Labor
Relations — 4 units
Covers contemporary issues surrounding employer/employee rela-
tions in public sector organizations. Topics include images of pub-
lic service, work life in organizations, staffing, training and devel-
opment, merit systems, labor relations, equal employment oppor-
tunity and affirmative action and job evaluation. Particular atten-
tion is given to developments in public service employees’ collec-
tive bargaining legislation, improved employee participation pro-
grams, and strategies and techniques used in conflict resolution.
EMPA 396 Graduate Research Project in Public
Management — 4 units
Presents the capstone course taken in the final trimester of the
EMPA program. You will undertake a major research project to
integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the
program. The research project is expected to have practical utility,
hopefully in relationship to your organization.
EMPA 399 Directed Study — 4 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. The
project to be undertaken should include an element of creativity
and lend itself to completion within 150 hours. Ordinarily, direct-
ed individual study courses must be completed within one
trimester. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit
toward a master’s degree. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
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FINANCE (FI)
Undergraduate Courses
FI 100 Financial Management — 3 units
Introduces financial analysis and management in terms of its most
important functions: raising funds at minimum cost and risk and
allocating those funds between competing short- and long-term
uses. Topics include financial statement analysis, discounted cash
flow analysis, financial markets and interest rate determination,
stock and bond valuation models, capital budgeting methodolo-
gies and working capital management. Concepts of risk and
return, cost of capital calculation and capital structure are intro-
duced. Prerequisites: ACCTG 1A, and MATH 20 or MATH 30.
FI 101 Strategic Decisions in Financing and
Investment — 3 units
Expands and completes the discussion of issues raised in Finance
100 and extends the examination of the field of finance to include
such important areas as dividend policy, leasing, mergers and
acquisitions. Case analysis is used extensively. Prerequisite: FI
100.
FI 102 Financial Analysis — 3 units
Introduces tools for an applied approach to the analysis of finan-
cial problems. Topics include funds flows, ratio analysis, cash-
flow budgets and projections, and financial and operating lever-
age models. Includes identification of sources of financial infor-
mation. Prerequisite: FI 100.
FI 105 Modeling for Financial Analysis — 3 units
Presents the techniques of financial analysis and modeling using
electronic spreadsheet tools. Includes basic operations such as
organizing spreadsheets, entering numbers and text, performing
calculations, using financial commands, creating charts, embed-
ding spreadsheets in word processing documents, file manage-
ment, etc. It emphasizes advanced spreadsheet methods for doing
sensitivity analysis, break-even ratio analysis, capital budgeting,
sales forecasting, funds forecasting, cash budgeting, cash flow and
financial ratio analysis, and capital structure analysis. This is a
hands-on course that develops spreadsheet skills and shows how
to use the results to make better financial decisions. It highlights
the use of spreadsheets for communicating as well as calculating.
Prerequisites: UGP 100 and FI 100.
FI 106 International Corporate Finance — 3 units
Brings a study of corporate financial practices into the interna-
tional arena. Multinationals confront the familiar problems of
financing and investment in unique new forms as these firms seek
to expand across national borders. Topics include foreign
exchange risk management, long-run investment decisions, inter-
national financial markets, international banking and trade
financing. Prerequisite: FI 100.
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FI 120 Investments — 3 units
Introduces the theory of portfolio analysis and the characteristics
of various investment instruments with a focus on securities
investment analysis, with some consideration of other investment
forms. Topics include sources of investment information,
risk/return analysis, money-market investments, measuring invest-
ment performance. Satisfies part of the educational requirements
to sit for the CFP® examination.* Prerequisite: FI 100.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met
its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satis-
fied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to
sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the
CFP Board.
FI 141 International Banking and Finance — 3 units
Surveys operational aspects of international banking. Topics
include financing international operations, sources of capital, the
foreign-exchange market, transaction and translation risks, inter-
national financial institutions (including the Euro-currency mar-
ket), international collections, lending policies, government regu-
lations, services available to the global manager. Prerequisite: FI
100.
FI 160 Personal Financial Planning — 3 units
Introduces the process of comprehensive personal financial and
estate planning. Topics include historical context of personal
financial planning and services, career opportunities, analysis of
personal financial statements, time-value-of-money applications,
consumer decision-making analysis, personal risk/insurance analy-
sis, house-buying analysis, savings and investment strategies,
income/retirement/ estate tax planning. Satisfies part of the educa-
tional requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.*
Prerequisite: ACCTG 1A.
FI 197 Internship: Finance — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in a job
directly related to your academic major and career goals. You will
be responsible for your own placement in an internship approved
by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required
before consideration for this course. A written report is required
upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite: consent of the
department.
FI 198A–ZZ Selected Topics in Finance — 3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in finance. Topics will be selected by the department
chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
FI 199 Directed Study in Finance — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers — 3 units
Introduces financial analysis and management in terms of its most
important functions: raising funds at minimum cost and risk and
allocating those funds between competing short- and long-term
uses. Topics include financial statement analysis, discounted cash
flow analysis, financial markets and interest rate determination,
stock and bond valuation models, capital budgeting methodolo-
gies and working capital management. Concepts of risk and
return, cost of capital calculation and capital structure are intro-
duced. Prerequisites: ACCTG 201 (or ACCTG 1A) and MATH
20 or MATH 30.
FI 300 Corporate Finance — 3 units
Presents an intermediate level treatment of corporate finance that
builds on the conceptual and technical foundation of FI 203.
Topics include risk and return models, cost of capital calculations,
real options in capital budgeting, capital structure theory and
practice, leasing, option valuation and the analysis of option-like
securities, financial risk management and multinational finance.
Prerequisites: ACCTG 201 (or ACCTG 1A and ACCTG 1B),
ECON 202 (or ECON 1 and ECON 2), FI 203 (or FI 100 or FI
300A) and MATH 40.
FI 300A Managerial Finance — 3 units
Introduces the principles of financial management at the level of
the strategic business unit, in the departments and divisions of the
firm. You will focus on understanding capital budgeting and on
planning and control decisions: how the firm’s funds are to be
allocated across the universe of investment opportunities, and
how the successes of these efforts are to be monitored and evalu-
ated. In addition, liquidity or cash management, a daily preoccu-
pation of the financial manager will be explored. You will learn
the concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to making value-
adding decisions in the SBU. In the process, the integration of
finance with the other functional areas and strategic concerns of
the firm will be emphasized. Case analysis and team projects are
used as appropriate. Prerequisites: ACCTG 201, MATH 240
FI 305 Financial Reporting and Analysis — 3 units
Combines theoretical concepts underlying the presentation of
financial statements with the practical techniques of financial
analysis. Topics include accounting processes; examination of the
components of the balance sheet, the income statement and the
statement of cash flows; application of the various quantitative
techniques of financial analysis, such as ratio interpretation and
EPS evaluation; and the meaning and significance of the auditor’s
opinion. Prerequisite: FI 300.
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FI 307 Financial Modeling — 3 units
Presents the theory and practice of financial management with
emphasizing computer-based modeling and forecasting. Uses
spreadsheet and other software products to analyze the impact of
financial decisions related to financial statement analysis, cash
budgeting, cost of capital determination, capital budgeting and
capital structure choices. The course covers a variety of tech-
niques, such as sensitivity and scenario analysis, optimization
methods, Monte Carlo simulation, regression and time-series
analysis and neutral network models. Prerequisite: FI 300.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner® desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner® is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP® Board) to those persons who have
met its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP® Board’s Certification Examination,
satisfied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP® Board’s Code of
Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP® Board are
permitted to sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued
only by the CFP® Board.
FI 308 Management Control Systems — 3 units
Surveys systems for controlling and monitoring resource utiliza-
tion within the context of the organization’s objectives. Topics
include performance measurement for responsibility centers,
structuring of investment and profit centers, transfer pricing, con-
trol of managed costs, incentive systems, budgeting systems and
long-range planning. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
FI 312 Capital Budgeting and Long-term Financing — 3 units
Analyzes capital budgeting and long-term financing decisions in
depth. Topics include interaction of investment and financing
decisions, project cash flow analysis, risk analysis, alternative val-
uation methods, capital structure theory and the selection of vari-
ous financing methods. Prerequisite: FI 300.
FI 314 Working Capital Management — 3 units
Examines financial decisions that affect the value of the firm in
the short run. Topics include receivables management, inventory
management, marketable securities management, short-term lia-
bility management and cash management. Prerequisite: FI 300.
FI 317 Mergers and Acquisitions — 3 units
Surveys the field of mergers and acquisitions, using case studies.
Topics include accounting for acquisitions, tax implications of
mergers, legal aspects of mergers, the role of investment bankers
in mergers, valuing business, merger negotiation, risk manage-
ment, leveraged buyouts, tenders and defenses. Prerequisite: FI
300.
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FI 318 Venture Capital and Start-up Financing — 3
units
Examines the strategic and financial issues facing high-growth
start-ups. Helps you develop a sophisticated understanding of the
tools and techniques employed by successful entrepreneurs in rais-
ing start-up, growth, and acquisition capital for their ventures.
You will explore alternative financing sources, notably venture
capital and “angel” investors. In addition, you will review the
exit strategies available to companies, including IPOs and merg-
ers. Topics discussed include: the history and current direction of
the venture capital industry, valuation techniques for new ven-
tures and established private firms, raising venture capital and
alternative financing, entrepreneurial management issues in capi-
tal raising, maintaining control and direction, and harvesting the
venture via IPO or merger. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI
300A.
FI 320 Financial Strategy and Value Creation — 3
units
Demonstrates the use of competitive strategy to create sharehold-
er value, industry attractiveness, firm-based resources and com-
petitive advantage in a variety of settings, including technology-
intensive and mature industries. Introduces the use of transaction
cost economics and the capital-asset pricing model to analyze ver-
tical integration, diversification and global strategies. Extensively
uses case studies to build strategy development skills. This course
may not be taken by MBA students. Prerequisite: FI 300.
FI 340 Investments — 3 units
Presents the theory and practice of investment analysis. Topics
include efficient market theory; risk and return analysis for
stocks, bonds and cash equivalents; modern portfolio theory;
asset pricing models; bond pricing and the term structure of inter-
est rates; effects of taxes and inflation on investment choices; and
derivative asset analysis. Prerequisite: FI 300.
FI 343 International Corporate Finance — 3 units
Surveys the international aspects of financial management. Topics
include the international currency arrangement for the settlement
of private and public transactions; the theory of international
financial adjustments; functions of financial institutions including
the Federal Reserve System, the Euro-currency market, IBRD and
IMF; financing of trade including EXIM and FCIA and commer-
cial banks; foreign-exchange markets; management of currency
exposure; estimating country debt-servicing capacity; and external
debt-financing problems. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI
300A.
FI 344 Fundamental Analysis of Securities — 3
units
Presents the concepts and theory underlying stock and bond
analysis. Topics include understanding financial statements;
income manipulations; common stock valuation techniques;
industry analysis; company analysis; fixed income securities
analysis; other investments such as convertibles, warrants, options
and short-term fixed income securities; efficient market theory.
Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
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FI 346 Derivative Markets — 3 units
Introduces theory and practice in the forward, futures, swap and
options markets. Topics include commodity derivatives, currency
derivatives, stock options, stock index futures and options, inter-
est rate derivatives, arbitrage strategies, Black-Scholes and
Binomial option-pricing models and computer applications.
Prerequisite: FI 340.
FI 347 Financial Engineering and Risk Management
— 3 units
Covers risk management techniques for corporations and man-
agers of equity, bond and derivative portfolios. Topics include
measurement of corporate risk exposure, portfolio risk exposure
and value at risk for financial institutions; hedging the price risk
of commodities, exchange rates, interest rates and equity markets;
credit risk management; portfolio insurance; portfolio immuniza-
tion; synthetic assets; and computer applications. Prerequisite: FI
340; Co-requisite: FI 346.
FI 350 Portfolio Management — 3 units
Applies the theoretical principles of portfolio management to
domestic and international asset allocation, the management of
equity and fixed income portfolios and the use of derivatives to
manage portfolio risk. Topics include passive and active manage-
ment; quadratic optimization; international diversification; tacti-
cal asset allocation; market timing; factor models for risk meas-
urement, optimization and performance attribution; hedging; and
computer applications. Prerequisite: FI 340.
FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities — 3 units
Examines empirical evidence concerning non-efficient markets in
which technical analysis is thought to apply. Topics include trend
analysis, turning-point analysis, charting techniques, volume and
open interest indicators, contrary opinion theories, and technical
theories such as Dow theory and Elliott waves. Prerequisite: FI
203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
FI 354 Wyckoff Method I — 3 units
Studies the Richard D. Wyckoff method, a complete, time-tested
and effective approach to market analysis and trading. The action
sequence is a unique active-learning way to acquire the skills and
judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff method. Prerequisite: FI
352 or consent of the department.
FI 355 Wyckoff Method II — 3 units
Continues the study of the Richard D. Wyckoff method, a com-
plete, time-tested and effective approach to market analysis and
trading. The action sequence is a unique active-learning way to
acquire the skills and judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff
method. Prerequisite: FI 352 and FI 354, or consent of the
department.
FI 358 Technical Market Analysis Strategies — 3
units
Provides advanced studies in technical analysis and trading.
Money management, investor psychology and technical analysis
elements are considered. Focuses upon development of a trading
plan. Prerequisite: FI 352 or consent of the department.
FI 360 Behavioral Finance — 3 units
Introduces the theories developed by research into cognitive bias-
es, investor emotions and herd effects; it explores the applications
of these theories in corporate finance and investment manage-
ment and suggests approaches through which sophisticated
investors can exploit the opportunities created by nonrational
investors. Traditional (or standard) finance builds its theories on
the presumption that assets are valued in modern financial mar-
kets through the buy-and-sell decisions of rational, profit-maxi-
mizing investors. An accumulating body of research challenges
this fundamental presumption, suggesting instead that investment
decisions are motivated by a complex array of nonrational psy-
chological factors.
FI 382 Management of Banks and Financial
Holding Companies — 3 units
Analyzes the management of the operations of banks, savings and
loans, credit unions and other lending institutions. Topics include
the banking industry, firm organizational structure, the legal and
regulatory environment, performance analysis, services and finan-
cial statements, constraints on management decisions, and mar-
keting strategies. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
FI 420 Personal Financial Planning — 3 units
Introduces the broad scope of financial planning as it relates to
personal goals/values, as well as its role in the financial services
industry. Topics include careers in financial services, management
of personal financial statements, time-value-of-money analysis,
calculator/computer applications, insurance, social security,
house-buying strategies, investments, retirement planning, income
tax and estate planning. Satisfies part of the educational require-
ments to sit for the CFP® examination.* Prerequisite: FI 203 (or
FI 100) or FI 300A.
FI 421 Personal Investment Management — 3 units
Investigates the investment process from the perspective of the
individual investor. Typically, such investors have small portfolios
and must work with lower-quality information, greater time con-
straints, and less-sophisticated analytical skills than their institu-
tional counterparts. This course will discuss approaches and tech-
niques that enable individual investors to build and manage port-
folios that offer returns commensurate with their risks.
Familiarity with the universe of securities, the mechanics of trad-
ing, the many and varied sources of investment information, and
with the vocabulary of investing will be emphasized. Satisfies part
of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP® examina-
tion.* Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A. This course is
not open to students who have completed FI 340.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met
its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satis-
fied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to
sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the
CFP Board.
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FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning
— 3 units
Strategies used by financial planners to help clients assess employ-
ee benefits and to reduce the tax burden while planning for retire-
ment. Topics include: retirement needs analysis, defined benefit
and contribution plans; profit sharing; 401k; 403b; ESOP; IRA;
SEP-IRA; Roth-IRA; Keogh; TSA; social security benefits and
integration; vesting; employee benefits analysis; funding vehicles;
plan installation and administration; asset balancing; buy-sell
agreements, ERISA; stock redemption and cross-purchase plans;
evaluation of retirement timing; life-cycle planning, retirement
lifestyle issues, distribution planning, and post-retirement finan-
cial and qualitative assessment of needs. Satisfies part of the edu-
cational requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.* Co-req-
uisite: FI 420 (or FI 160) or FI 425 (or ACCTG 108A), or con-
sent of the department.
FI 425 Income Tax Planning — 3 units
Strategies used by financial planners to help clients achieve
greater tax efficiency. Topics include income tax concepts and cal-
culations, income tax research methods, gross income realization,
exclusions and deductions, passive activities, alternative minimum
tax, tax considerations of business forms, taxable and nontaxable
property transactions, compensation planning, family tax plan-
ning, audit risk and dealing with the IRS. Satisfies part of the
requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.* Prerequisite: FI
420 or FI 160.
FI 426 Estate Planning — 3 units
Introduces estate planning tools and strategies to assist a client in
developing, maintaining and transferring his/her wealth consistent
with objectives. Topics include professional role differentiation
between financial advisers, CPAs, and estate-planning attorneys;
writing disclaimers in a financial plan; gift and estate taxation;
ownership of personal and real property issues; wills; letter of last
instructions; trusts; trustees/personal representatives and their
fiduciary responsibilities; probate strategies; implications for indi-
viduals; general/limited partnerships; closely held businesses; cor-
porations; life insurance funding; post-mortem planning; creative
estate planning strategies consistent with client goals and values;
charitable giving strategies; California estate planning issues; and
how to implement and monitor the estate plan. Satisfies part of
the educational requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.*
Prerequisite: FI 420.
FI 428 Business Valuation — 3 units
Surveys valuation and financial planning methods and strategies
for closely held businesses for a broad range of purposes. Topics
include financial statement and ratio trends and analyses; eco-
nomics industry and comparable company analyses; research
techniques for obtaining company, industry and economic infor-
mation; income and cash-flow valuation and planning methods
vs. balance sheet valuation; owner’s interests as they relate to con-
trol, compensation, profit sharing, taxes and fringe benefits; and
related estate-planning issues. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or
FI 300A.
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FI 430 Business Development in Financial Services
— 3 units
Presents a qualitatively oriented approach for financial services
professionals (e.g., in investments, banking, financial and estate
planning, real estate, insurance, consulting and accounting) want-
ing to develop greater business development skills in attracting
and maintaining clients. Topics include seven habits of highly
effective professionals, principle-centered professionalism and
ethics, client assessment, helping clients make financial decisions,
negotiating, financial sales and practices, ethical and professional
issues, and professional presentations.
FI 434 Cases in Financial Planning — 3 units
Uses case studies that apply financial planning principles to strate-
gic personal wealth management for advising clients in the com-
prehensive financial and estate-planning approach. Topics
include: integrating and balancing client needs with financial
products and strategies, update on taxation and new financial
products, writing a comprehensive financial plan, presenting the
plan, implementing the plan, providing periodic review, profes-
sional literature and resources, qualitative client factors and
analysis, financial counseling techniques, and computer resources.
Prerequisites: FI 420, FI 421, FI 422, FI 425, FI 426 and FI 483.
FI 450 Practicum in Financial Planning – 3 units
A practicum is defined as “A course, especially one in a special-
ized field of study, that is designed to give students supervised
practical application of previously studied theory.” Through this
Practicum you will learn to work with clients in determining their
needs and developing appropriate financial planning recommen-
dations. It is designed to help you make the transition from the
learning phase of your career to the actual practice of financial
planning. At the heart of this process is an opportunity to work
with experienced mentors as you develop a comprehensive finan-
cial plan for a real client. And while classroom time will include
lectures, expert panels, and guest speakers, significant time will
also be devoted to role-playing exercises and critiques intended to
prepare you for your client discovery and plan presentation meet-
ings. Prerequisites: FI 420, FI 421, FI 422, FI 425, FI 426, and FI
483. Alternatively, completion of a course of study that qualifies
you to sit for the CFP Board’s comprehensive exam, or passage of
the CFP™ exam, with the consent of the program director.
FI 460 Real Estate — 3 units
Analyzes real estate concepts and presents an overview of the
industry. Topics include the nature of real estate assets as distinct
from non-real-estate assets; the institutions, market forces and
regulatory groups that affect real estate; special attention to the
terminology and language used in connection with the conversion
of land from non-urban to urban use; examination of activities
and functions of those engaged in developing, building, apprais-
ing, financing, marketing, leasing and planning; and their interre-
lationships. This course fulfills part of the educational require-
ments of the California Department of Real Estate for salesperson
and broker licensing, contact the DRE for more information.
Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
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FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment — 3
units
Presents an analytical and applications approach to real estate
finance and investment. Topics include real estate markets and
institutions, real estate project analysis, conventional and creative
financing, governmental and tax-related issues, real estate invest-
ment products, yield analysis and decision models. This course
fulfills part of the educational requirements of the California
Department of Real Estate (DRE) for salesperson and broker
licensing, contact the DRE for more information. Prerequisite: FI
203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met
its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satis-
fied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to
sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the
CFP Board.
FI 483 Insurance Planning — 3 units
Explores personal risk analysis and insurance planning in the con-
text of personal financial planning. Topics include: career issues;
contractual and agency legal issues; insurance distribution systems
(including Internet); evaluating insurers; personal risk assessment;
risk strategies; alternative risk transfer approaches; life insurance
programming and product analysis; key-person insurance; busi-
ness continuation applications; life insurance use in income and
estate tax planning; applicability of other insurance products (e.g.,
health, disability, general liability, property and casualty); HMOs,
group insurance plans; workers compensation; relevant aspects of
social security; negligence issues; errors and omissions policies;
and professional ethics. Satisfies part of the educational require-
ments to sit for the CFP® examination. Co-requisite: FI 420 (or
FI 160) or consent of the department.*
FI 497 Internship: Finance — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in a job directly related to your academic major and career
goals. You are responsible for your own placement in an intern-
ship approved by the department chair. A written internship pro-
posal is required before consideration for this course. A written
report is required upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite:
consent of the department.
FI 498A–ZZ Selected Topics in Finance — 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in finance. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: FI 300. Other
prerequisites will vary based on topic.
FI 499 Directed Study in Finance — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisites: FI 300; consent of the department.
*Golden Gate University does not award the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ desig-
nations. The right to use the marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ is granted by the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to those persons who have met
its rigorous educational standards, passed the CFP Board’s Certification Examination, satis-
fied a work experience requirement and agreed to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility. Only persons registered with the CFP Board are permitted to
sit for the Certification Examination. CFP® certificates and licenses are issued only by the
CFP Board.
HISTORY (HIST)
Undergraduate Courses
HIST 88 Business in World History — 3 units
Looks at the history of globalization from the perspective of
European, Asian, African, and American civilizations, from the
beginnings of long-distance ocean navigation to the present era of
satellite communication and cyberspace. Examines economic,
social, and cultural effects of exploration, trade, migration and
settlement, technological development, and cultural exchange.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENGL 1A.
HIST 198A–ZZ Special Topics in History — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in history. Topics will be selected by the department coor-
dinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
HIST 199 Directed Study in History — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisites: consent of the department.
HUMANITIES (HUM)
Undergraduate Courses
HUM 156 Business and Civilization — 3 units
Examines the historical interactions between business and such
other aspects of civilizations as religion, philosophy, art, science,
economic life, and government and military policies. Studies how
the values, institutions and actions of business are shaped by the
civilization of which they are an intrinsic part. Case studies are
chosen from the western and nonwestern world and from a wide
spectrum of historical periods. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A.
HUM 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Humanities — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in the humanities. Topics will be selected by the depart-
ment coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the
department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
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HUM 199 Directed Study in Humanities —
1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGE-
MENT (ITM)
Undergraduate Courses
ITM 10 Small Computers for Business — 3 units
Provides you with hands-on learning of popular business applica-
tion tools. You will develop skills in word processing, spread-
sheets, database and business presentations. Skills in
Internet/World Wide Web use will be presented, including naviga-
tion and search. An overview of computer theory is included, to
create an understanding of computer function, and the relation-
ship of microcomputer technology to the business environment.
The class material will address the requirements for Microsoft
Office Specialist certification.
ITM 100 Mobile Wireless Communications — 3 units
Explores the different types of mobile wireless communications.
Focuses on some key mobile wireless technologies and studies
their advantages and limitations. You will understand the hard-
ware and software requirements for mobile wireless communica-
tions and will research the available mobile wireless devices. You
will learn about the concept of wireless communications; wireless
regulations and frequency allocations; key wireless technologies
— GSM, TDMA and CDMA; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; WAP (wireless
applications protocol); worldwide mobile wireless applications;
available mobile wireless products; and the advantages and issues
as well as future trends of mobile wireless communications.
Features a case study approach on the applications of mobile
wireless technologies. Prerequisite: ITM 115 or consent of the
department.
ITM 101 Fundamental Programming Concepts with
Java — 3 units
Provides an introduction to fundamental programming concepts
and methods based on the Java programming language. Designed
to be a first course for students with little or no prior program-
ming experience, it is not primarily a computer language (Java)
class. Rather, it is a class in basic programming principles applica-
ble to a variety of languages and programming environments,
introducing you to the most up-to-date programming technolo-
gies including object-oriented programming, visual programming
and programming for the Internet. Topics include introduction to
computers, programming languages and Java; problem solving
using object-oriented and algorithmic development methods;
good programming practices and style; primitive data types; vari-
ables; arithmetic operations; assignment operations; relational
and logical expressions; branching (if/else); loop control structures
(while, for, do/while); multi-way branching (switch, break, contin-
ue); debugging strategies and tools; subprograms, object-based
functions (methods), arrays, exception handling, files and
streams.
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ITM 102 Advanced Programming Concepts with
Java — 3 units
Provides a continuation of ITM 101, emphasizing object- and
event-oriented programming. While the course is based on the
Java programming language, it is not primarily a computer lan-
guage (Java) class. Rather, it is a class in basic programming prin-
ciples applicable to a variety of languages and programming envi-
ronments. You will study the most up-to-date programming tech-
nologies including object-oriented programming, visual program-
ming, and programming for the Internet. Topics include object-
based programming, object-oriented programming, strings and
characters, graphics, basic graphical user interface (GUI) compo-
nents, multithreading, bit manipulation and introductory data
structures. Prerequisite: ITM 101 or consent of the department.
ITM 103 Introduction to Visual Basic — 3 units
Provides an introduction to Visual Basic programming for stu-
dents with an introductory knowledge of computer programming.
Topics include introduction to graphical, event-oriented program-
ming under Microsoft Windows; the Visual Basic development
environment; creating and using controls to build a Graphical
User Interface (GUI); the Visual Basic programming language;
debugging techniques; introduction to Visual Basic graphics; han-
dling mouse input; file input-output; data access and selected
advanced topics such as Object Linking and Embedding (OLE). A
significant section of this course will cover using Visual Basic as a
graphical “front-end” for desktop database development.
ITM 113 Database Management Systems — 3 units
Provides a solid foundation in database management systems,
concentrating on the benefits, structures and views of data. You
will analyze the existing database design methodologies, and use
Oracle and SQL.
ITM 115 Digital Communications — 3 units
Introduces you to the telecommunications profession through its
history, acronyms, architecture, technologies and systems as well
as major telecommunications players and vendors, regulatory
bodies and their roles. Focuses on digital communications and
technologies, switching systems, transmission modalities, net-
works architectures and interoperabilites. You will learn how to
prepare a business plan and case study analysis; to prepare and
evaluate technical requests for proposals (RFPs) and SWOT
analyses; to describe how voice and data are digitized and sent
over networks; to assess the technologies required for digital com-
munications. Research and analytical skills will be deepened
through SWOT analyses, case studies and general research.
Ethical considerations for RFP generation will be discussed, as
will global assessment of digital communications.
ITM 125 Management Information Systems — 3
units
Studies the managerial aspects of information systems in business
organizations. Emphasis is placed on the planning, implementa-
tion, evaluation, budgeting and management of information sys-
tems. Emerging technological trends will be explored.
Prerequisite: UGP 100 or consent of the department.
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ITM 130 Network Security — 3 units
Defines network security in the context of networks, information
and computer systems. This course identifies threats and vulnera-
bilities; major aspects of encryption, digital signatures and other
authentication procedures are covered. LAN, Wireless and other
aspects of network security are reviewed with discussions focus-
ing on firewalls, VPN and ISO17700 compliance. Strong empha-
sis is placed on analysis, monitoring and evaluation of network
security. Intrusion and detection strategies are reviewed. An
overview of vendors and other security resources is covered.
Course content will be aligned with the expectations for the
Comp TIA Security+ Certification.
ITM 133 Systems Analysis: Analysis and Design —
3 units
Covers the application of systems development concepts to the
analysis and logical design of computer systems, emphasizing
methodologies and tools specific to automated business systems.
Prerequisites: UGP 100 and ITM 125.
ITM 143 Structured Query Language and PL/SQL
— 3 units
Provides a solid foundation in the syntax and the use of the
Structured Query Language (SQL). This course builds upon the
introduction to SQL provided in ITM 113. SQL is the standard
language for most of the current relational database management
systems. You will learn how to create applications using the pro-
gramming language known as PL/SQL. The following topics will
be covered: writing basic SQL select statements, restricting and
sorting data, single row functions, displaying data from multiple
tables, aggregating data using group functions, the syntax and use
of the PL/SQL programming language, how to create functions,
procedures, packages and triggers. This course makes extensive
use of ORACLE. Prerequisite: ITM 113 or consent of the depart-
ment.
ITM 144 Database Administration Fundamentals —
3 units
Provides a solid foundation on database administration. You will
learn how to get started with the database server, how to manage
a database instance, how to create a database, the basics of the
database architecture, how to manage the physical database
structure, tablespaces, datafiles, storage structures, undo data,
database objects and database users. Extensive use of ORACLE.
Prerequisites: ITM 113 or consent of the department.
ITM 150 Network Design — 3 units
Provides in-depth coverage of network design, and knowledge of
different types of network infrastructures involving LAN, WAN
and dial-access services. Focuses on gathering customers’
Internetworking requirements, identifying solutions, and design-
ing the network infrastructure and elements to ensure the basic
functionality of proposed solutions. Focuses on the technology,
methods and best practices available today for network design.
You will learn the methodology of network design for the inter-
network infrastructure; how to design routed and switched net-
works involving LAN, WAN and dial-access services for business
and organization; and will be aligned with expectations for the
Cisco CCDA Exam.
ITM 185 Area Networks — 3 units
Introduces multi-layer switching technology for area networks.
Identifies the key components — gateways, routers, switches,
hubs — necessary to effect multi-layer switching. Describes how
MLS functions on a switch and how to configure a switch to par-
ticipate in multi-layer switching in different area networks.
Different trunking protocols as well as VLAN configurations and
operations are also studied You will learn how to configure the
switch devices to improve spanning tree convergence; how to
establish the connectivity between devices within a switch block;
the connectivity from an end user station to an access layer
device, and will become acquainted with expectations for the
Cisco CCNP Exam.
ITM 191 Capstone: Creating Value in the IT Career
— 3 units
Explores understanding, creating and communicating value
through technology, for the benefit of both the enterprise and
your career. In measuring your progress toward the BSIT degree,
we will take a look backward to assess what you have accom-
plished, and will take a look ahead and project what you will
have to offer as an IT professional in the global, real-time, real-
world enterprise. As part of the process, we take a long and seri-
ous look at the “soft skills” that industry experts agree are key to
a student’s employability and success in the workforce and/or
graduate school. Those areas include ethics, leadership, research
and writing skills, and a global perspective. With these and a keen
awareness of how technology may be used to create value, you
will be prepared for the transition to real world concerns and
equipped for career longevity. Competing in the global market-
place will also be a focus: global industry and regulatory policy as
well as social, economic, and cultural issues that impact IT.
Business value creation through technology is the focus both of
the subject matter of the course and the project requirements.
Case study analyses and writing a business plan for a technology
proposal will be part of the requirements. As part of the capstone
project, you will create an employability skills portfolio that will
add value to your applications for jobs and/or graduate school.
Must be taken in the last 12 units of the BSIT.
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ITM 197 Internship: Information Technology — 3
units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in the
information technology industry. You will be responsible for your
own placement in an internship approved by the department
chair. A written internship proposal is required before considera-
tion for this course. A written report is required upon completion
of the internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ITM 198 A–ZZ Special Topics in Information
Technology — 3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in the information technology industry. Topics will be
selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more
than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite:
consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
ITM 199 Directed Study in Information Technology
— 3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisites: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
ITM 225 Management Information Systems — 3
units
Studies the managerial aspects of Information Systems in business
organizations. Emphasis is placed on the planning, implementa-
tion, evaluation, budgeting and management of information sys-
tems. Emerging technological trends will be explored.
ITM 300 Enterprise Information Systems and
Technologies — 3 units
Introduces you to the contemporary, technology-mediated, global
business environment. Assists you in developing management
skills from basic through strategic, while interacting with current
and evolving technologies that lift the contemporary digital enter-
prise. You will become acquainted with information architecture
and infrastructure, converged network and application tools and
concepts, enterprise technology tools, databases, distributed com-
puting, storage and information distribution, systems and infor-
mation security, customer and sales force management, as well as
evolving tools. Provides a broad survey of information technology
in current business conditions. Gives you a basic understanding of
the most relevant aspects of information technology. You will also
gain an understanding of the differences between a data-process-
ing system, a management-information system, a decision-support
system, office automation and an expert system.
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ITM 301 Information Technology Program
Management — 3 units
Centers on planning, estimating and controlling information tech-
nology (IT) programs for the whole enterprise. You will learn
management tools and techniques to improve cost, time and qual-
ity areas of IT program management and its corresponding sys-
tems and projects management. A global perspective to IT pro-
gram management will be covered, as well as team management
and the use of other approaches to systems developments, such as
rapid prototyping and the ramifications of outsourcing for multi-
national organizations. Automated tools and case studies will be
used. The standard software tool for this course is Microsoft
Project. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 302 Network-based Systems — 3 units
Surveys different types of network-based systems including host-
based systems, server-based systems, web-based systems, SOHO-
networking systems, multimedia systems and wireless systems;
and investigates the technologies employed by those systems.
Specifically, the principles and paradigms of distributed systems
will be covered in greater detail. You will learn the basics of data
communications, TCP/IP, wireless technologies, Web infrastruc-
ture, XML, Web services and information security. You will also
learn the features and applications of all major network-based
systems and perform system analysis and design. Co-requisite:
ITM 300.
ITM 303 Enterprise-wide Applications — 3 units
Provides an overview of issues involved in the analysis, planning
and implementation of enterprise-wide applications. Enterprise
resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management
(CRM) systems are emphasized, including the key factors associ-
ated with selection, integration, culture, project management and
technologies. You will learn the value and uses of ERP/CRM sys-
tems and you will be able to manage the design and implementa-
tion of these systems. The value of ERP systems and enterprise
process reengineering and the latest ERP technologies are dis-
cussed. ERP topics will include, but are not limited to, supply-
chain management, e-procurement, data warehousing and analyt-
ics, web portals and knowledge management. CRM topics will
include the methods, technologies and capabilities needed to sup-
port CRM. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
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ITM 304 Managing Distributed Data Systems — 3
units
Introduces you to concepts and practices of contemporary data-
base technologies and data systems, their design and deployment,
and their use as operational and strategic tools. Assists you in
developing knowledge of a broad range of database technologies
and applications, including database types, the database-manage-
ment system (DBMS), data mining, data security, and the role of
data within the organization as levers for both operational infor-
mation and strategic impact. You will become acquainted with
specific technologies and applications such as the relational data-
base, the database management system, data mining, data ware-
housing, data marts, online analytical processing, distributed
databases, data security, data and privacy. You will also be intro-
duced to contemporary tools such as customer relationship man-
agement, sales force automation, business intelligence systems and
multimedia database applications. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 305 Enterprise Requirements Management —
3 units
Provides a solid understanding of enterprise requirements man-
agement. You will learn how to identify, collect, organize and
store enterprise requirements for future planning, design, evalua-
tion and implementation of information technology systems and
strategic applications. Special emphasis will be given to the enter-
prise infrastructure that will support enterprise-wide applications
at different hierarchical levels and in different functional areas.
Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 306 Emerging Enterprise and Commercial
Technologies — 3 units
Introduces you to leading-edge technologies, with an emphasis on
evaluation and application of those technologies for business.
Innovative technologies must be understood and evaluated
according to their impact on technology infrastructure, and their
real and long-term utility in business practice. You will consider
the role and implementation of emerging, innovative technologies
to effect competitive advantage, local, regional and global busi-
ness strategies. You’ll consider their role in traditional business
practice, as well as recent organizational trends such as expanded
industry sets, partnerships, and alliances among diverse and com-
petitive firms. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 307 Digital Security in the Network World – 3
units
Provides an in-depth overview of the issues, concerns and tech-
nologies involved in providing digital security in a globally con-
nected world. You will learn what digital security is and its histo-
ry; the global nature of threats; about the security structures,(e.g.,
an overview of cryptography and its use); hackers, terrorists and
organized crime; security terminology; and the security process of
design, detection and response. You will use case studies and pre-
pare research briefings and RFPs appropriate to deepening your
course knowledge. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 308 Business Intelligence — 3 units
Provides an in-depth focus on the use of information technologies
and systems to improve the processes and outcomes of human
decision-making. Topics will include individual decision support
systems, data warehousing and knowledge management, execu-
tive information systems, and group decision-support systems.
You will learn to evaluate commercially available business-intelli-
gence systems and plan, implement and administer these systems.
Other topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, infor-
mation valuation, knowledge management principles and systems,
artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, CRM systems, data warehous-
ing and data mining. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 309 Systems Analysis, Design and
Implementation — 3 units
Introduces information analysis and the logical and physical spec-
ifications of the system. You will learn structured information
requirements determination, problem need identification, feasibili-
ty assessment; and systems analysis, design and implementation
for business enterprises. Surveys alternative methodologies, uses
cases studies and CASE tools. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 310 Distributed Systems — 3 units
Examines digital communication architecture, technologies and
strategies. Studies distributed processing systems, distributed data-
base systems and networking systems. Surveys current architec-
tures and future directions, design and operational considerations.
Uses case studies. Prerequisite: ITM 304.
ITM 311 Software Evaluation and Selection — 3
units
Introduces you to issues of systems planning, integration, analy-
sis, purchase, implementation, maintenance and support. You will
consider both management and technical matters. Management
issues will include needs analysis, systems change, managing sys-
tems projects, addressing risk, working with companies and ven-
dors, and articulating system value and return on investment.
Technology issues will include understanding the role of technolo-
gy in the enterprise, technology and productivity, technology as a
strategic tool, and the study of various contemporary systems:
strategic technologies, enterprise resource planning systems, mid-
dleware, use of the Web and Internet protocols as a part of infra-
structure, as well as customer relationship management and sales
force automation systems. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
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ITM 312 Network Infrastructure, Architecture and
Design — 3 units
Focuses on today’s major network infrastructures and architec-
tures as well as design methodologies. Different types of network
infrastructures and architectures, especially the e-business model,
are investigated and studied. You will learn data communications
standards and protocols, internetworking, performance considera-
tions, switching, routing, network management, globalization, e-
business security, data-storage and backup. You will also learn the
hardware and software requirements for each type of architecture
as well as research the available tools and their uses. Networking
monitoring, managing and trouble-shooting tools are also investi-
gated. Emerging network infrastructures and architectures are
also researched and studied. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 313 Digital Communications — 3 units
Focuses on digital communications and technologies, different
digitalization techniques, switching systems, transmission media,
signaling and addressing schemes, networking protocols and
architectures and inter-networking. You will learn how to prepare
and evaluate technical requests for proposals (RFPs) and SWOT
analyses; to understand and describe how voice is digitized, then
integrated with data and sent over digital switching networks; the
technologies and devices required for digital communications and
applications such as VoIP, wireless digital communications, case
study analysis and global assessment of digital communications.
Research and analytical skills will be deepened through SWOT
analyses, case studies and general research. Co-requisite: ITM
300.
ITM 314 Data Management Systems — 3 units
Explains the architecture of database-management systems. The
major topics covered are how to manage a database system, how
to understand and perform backup and recovery operations, and
how to conduct database-performance tuning. Uses Oracle.
Prerequisite: ITM 304.
ITM 315 Strategic IT Planning and Administration
— 3 units
Examines the strategic planning, organizing and administration of
the information technology function in the organization. You will
learn to plan, design and implement complex IT systems; and the
management and administrative support requirements for success-
ful IT administration. Topics will include the design, integration
and implementation of technically complex and geographically
diverse systems, the strategic uses of information and information
technologies, global and cultural implications, network-based sys-
tems, information security and integrity, cultural variables and
corporate-level IT management. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
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ITM 316 Enterprise Security — 3 units
Focuses on the technologies, networks, information systems and
enterprise networks that are vulnerable to security breaches.
Sources of current security attacks are reviewed and analyzed.
Key procedures, technologies and systems for securing the enter-
prise network and e-business are examined. You will learn the
elements of enterprise networking, VPNs and area networks;
cryptography and encryption considerations; how to construct
and maintain a secure enterprise network; access and authentica-
tion procedures; analyze case studies to examine secure online
transactions: virtual private networks (VPN), secure payment
schemes; SET, SSL (secure socket layer) and TLS protocol stan-
dards; digital signatures; public key infrastructure and encryption;
secure multipurpose Internet mail extensions (S/MIME); how to
prepare an enterprise/e-business security plan; to survey and ana-
lyze security vendors and resources. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 317 Databases on the Web — 3 units
Introduces the concepts and techniques necessary to incorporate
database applications and content into Web pages. The World
Wide Web has become an important vehicle for networked data-
base applications. Topics to be covered include an overview of
DBMS (database management systems) technologies, using
HTML forms to access server-side databases, and “front-end”
database development tools for the Web. Tools such as Oracle,
ColdFusion, IntraDev and IntraBuilder will be discussed.
Prerequisite: ITM 304.
ITM 318 Ng Wireless Systems — 3 units
Introduces emerging wireless technologies and their potential
applications and services today, as well as in coming generations.
Due to the rapid development of wireless technology and deploy-
ment of wireless networks, some wireless carriers are already test-
ing their 4th generation (4G) services and products focusing on
the next generation broadband wireless mobile communications
which converge wireless access, wireless mobile, wireless LAN
and packet-division-multiplexed (PDM) networks. The 4GMF is
launched on a new, different platform so as to complement (and
not to compete with) WWRF, Darpa XG, mITF, K4G, J4G,
FuTURE, F4G, B3G, 802.20. You will learn the definitions and
features of 1G, 2G, 2.5G , 3G and 4G; different types of tech-
nologies; advantages and issues of 3G/4G wireless; potential
applications; impact of 3G/4G technologies to our society; com-
patibility and migration issues of different generations. You will
analyze the merits and impacts of Ng technologies via case stud-
ies, and prepare an RFP to select and evaluate various wireless
technologies in a given business enterprise. Co-requisite: ITM
300.
ITM 319 Data Warehouses and Data Marts — 3
units
Provides advanced coverage of data warehousing and data marts.
You will be exposed to the components of data warehousing and
data marts and will learn how to identify their requirements.
Focuses on design and implementation. There will be extensive
use of Oracle in our computer labs. Prerequisite: ITM 304.
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ITM 320 Geographic Information Systems — 3
units
Introduces information technology managers to geographic infor-
mation systems (GIS) and their applications. You will learn the
combination of software and hardware through which you can
manipulate, analyze and display spatially referenced information
— information that is referenced by its location on the earth’s
surface. By linking data to maps, a GIS can reveal relationships
not apparent with traditional item-referenced information systems
and database-management products. By displaying information in
a graphical form, you can communicate complex spatial patterns
succinctly. This course is applicable to IT managers in technology,
business and government fields. GIS plays a major role in fields
like market research, site selection, real estate, civil engineering
and telecommunications — both fixed and wireless (cable net-
works, traffic pattern analysis, etc). City and county governments
are incorporating GIS as part of their planning and decision-mak-
ing processes. States and the federal government are adopting GIS
to manage operations from highway planning to environmental
resource conservation. Through lectures, lab work (using ArcGIS
software) and discussion, this course will introduce the concepts
needed to use GIS effectively and correctly, and develop basic pro-
ficiency in GIS software usage. Applications will primarily focus
on urban and regional analysis, through business, environmental
and geological applications. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 321 Network Security — 3 units
Defines network security in the context of networks, information
and computer systems operating on a global basis. Networking
architecture, technologies and systems are briefly introduced; ISO
compliance requirements are covered; network threats and vul-
nerabilities are explored. You will learn about network security
analysis, prevention and monitoring; the history of network secu-
rity; the role of cryptography in network security; an in-depth
overview of digital security vendors and security resources; analy-
sis and presentation of security case studies and preparation of an
RFP for network security applications. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 322 Gaining and Sustaining Competitive IT
Advantage — 3 units
Examines information technology (IT) systems as a key strategic
tool for gaining and sustaining competitive advantage, and
explores how IT is used to achieve enterprise goals. You will learn
the strategic role of IT; how IT is used in both enterprise opera-
tions for cost control and reduction, and in market intelligence
and marketing for competitive positioning and revenue enhance-
ment. You will also learn to develop IT strategy and, through the
use of case studies, how to determine the return-on-investment
for IT systems. Since IT systems are based on complex network-
based systems, special attention is given to the international
aspects of IT strategy in the design and deployment of these sys-
tems. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 323 Decision Support Systems Strategy — 3
units
Introduces the concept of decision-support systems strategy for an
enterprise. You will learn how knowledge-based systems can sup-
port the decision-making process. You will also learn various
aspects of artificial intelligence applied to the enterprise — like
expert systems, natural language processing, reasoning, problem
solving, human cognition and group decision-support systems.
You will work with an expert system shell applied to an enter-
prise problem. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 324 Web-based Systems — 3 units
Introduces you to the architecture of the Internet and World Wide
Web. You will learn the history of the Internet, the server-client
paradigm, HTML (hypertext markup language), website design
and organization, HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol), TCP/IP,
CGI (common gateway interface), server- and client-side program
and script deployment, web server installation and configuration,
and necessary Unix skills. After completing this course, you will
have a working knowledge of the architecture of a web site and a
familiarity with the architecture and structure of the Internet and
its basic services. You will also have an introductory knowledge
of basic features and concepts related to the Internet and World
Wide Web, with an emphasis specific to WWW site design, cre-
ation and maintenance. Special emphasis will be placed on
Extensible Mark-Up Language (XML). Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 325 Business Data Analysis — 3 units
Introduces the computer programming language Statistical
Analytical System (SAS) in a hands-on course. Oriented towards
beginners to SAS. SAS is used by many Fortune 1000 companies
in the US, and in other prominent businesses around the world.
Students from all majors can take this course. We will make
extensive use of a computer lab. Students with access to a com-
puter (Mac or PC compatible), a modem and an Internet account
from a private Internet provider will able to access the SAS sys-
tem available in the Golden Gate University computer network
from remote sites for assignments and projects. We will make
extensive use of electronic mail for communication among stu-
dents and the instructor. Topics will include the programming
logic to produce an SAS program, working with temporary and
permanent SAS files, using built-in procedures and functions, pro-
ducing simple and complex reports, building SAS business appli-
cations and using the UNIX operating system. Co-requisite: ITM
300.
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ITM 326 Data Mining — 3 units
Explores the use of computers employing artificial intelligence
and “machine learning” techniques to discover previously
unknown and potentially useful information from a data set. You
will learn basic theoretical concepts and practical techniques for
data mining. Topics will include overview of data mining, appli-
cations of data mining, data preparation, defining a study, intro-
duction to the use of neural networks for classification studies
(supervised learning) and clustering studies (unsupervised learn-
ing), interpreting model results, and data visualization techniques.
Class projects will include the hands-on use of one or more data-
mining software packages. Prerequisites: ITM 304 and MATH
40.
ITM 327 Structured Query Language — 3 units
Provides an in-depth coverage of Structured Query Language
(SQL) and PLSQL. SQL is the standard relational database-access
and programming language for computers of all sizes. You will be
exposed to Oracle/SQL and will have extensive use of our com-
puter labs during the course. Prerequisite: ITM 304.
ITM 328 Advanced Data Modeling — 3 units
Provides advanced coverage of data modeling and design. You
will use Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD), Semantic Object
Modeling (SOM), database planning and normalization. There
will be extensive use of Oracle in our computer labs. Prerequisite:
ITM 304.
ITM 329 Business Continuity: Crisis Management,
Recovery and Restoration — 3 units
Emphasizes the development of protocols and procedures
designed to minimize business and enterprise risks associated with
disasters and other major disruptions to ensure the rapid recovery
of critical business functions. You will learn how to write a disas-
ter plan; the importance of rapid response and business recovery;
how to identify critical business functions; considerations for
developing alternative business operations, including virtual conti-
nuity and collaboration with inter-company business-continuity
planning teams; and internal and external communications
requirements. Co-requisite: ITM 300.
ITM 330 The Network Society — 3 units
Reviews the historical sequence of the information technology
revolution and the emergence of the information technology para-
digm. You will learn the cultural, institutional and economic com-
ponents of the network enterprise and how the informational
society continues to transform work and employment. The course
will include in-depth discussions about the geography and uses of
the Internet and its role in shaping global political, social and eco-
nomic realities. This course offers you a chance to develop a
macro view of the continuing global evolution of the network
society and its larger impacts and potential consequences. Co-req-
uisite: ITM 300.
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ITM 331 Mobile Wireless Communications — 3 units
Explores the different types of mobile wireless communications.
Focuses on some key mobile wireless technologies and studies
their advantages and limitations. You will understand the hard-
ware and software requirements for mobile wireless communica-
tions and will research the available mobile wireless devices. You
will learn concepts of wireless communications; wireless regula-
tions and frequency allocations; key wireless technologies —
GSM, TDMA and CDMA; mobile TCP/mobile IP; WAP (wireless
application protocol); worldwide mobile wireless applications;
available mobile wireless products; and the advantages, issues and
future trends of mobile wireless communications. Features a case
study approach to the application of mobile wireless technologies.
Prerequisite: ITM 313.
ITM 340 Managing Information Technologies – 3
units
Provides an introduction to the business knowledge and manage-
ment skills necessary for leadership roles in IT departments.
Emphases include aligning IT to the needs of business processes
and enabling business value. You will learn and utilize IT man-
agement frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL. The culminating
project in the course asks you to address a management chal-
lenge, in which you apply process tools and management frame-
works to the solution of a business problem. Should be taken as
the first course in the MSITM advanced program.
ITM 342 Enterprise Architecture Planning – 3 units
Examines the elements of enterprise architecture and how the IT
manager links the business mission, strategy, and processes of an
organization to its IT strategy. You will examine the different EA
methodologies and approaches, and understand where they fit
into the IT function. Key linkages between business strategy, IT
project portfolio management, and EA will be explored. Using
case studies, you will learn how to apply the tenets of the EA dis-
cipline to define and chart the course of IT strategy to solve
strategic business problems. Co-requisite: ITM 340
ITM 343 Budgeting and Finance for the IT Manager
– 3 units
Presents an intermediate level treatment of managerial finance for
the unique needs of the IT manager. B builds on the conceptual
and technical foundation of the managerial finance course.
Topics include capital structure theory and practice, capital budg-
eting, leasing, project cash flow analysis, risk analysis, the selec-
tion of various financing methods as well as the financial implica-
tions of external contract structures. Prerequisite: FI 100 or FI
203 or FI 300A.
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ITM 344 IT Governance, Portfolio, and Program
Management – 3 units
Introduces the processes of IT governance, IT project portfolio
management, and IT program management. You will learn how
to establish an organizational and governance or control structure
to facilitate the alignment and delivery of IT projects with busi-
ness strategy. You will learn how to identify and take the lead in
effective IT decision making, manage multiple IT investments
using principles of portfolio management, and organize and con-
trol and the program delivery process. You will learn how to
charter and organize a program management office (PMO),
demonstrate the interrelationship between IT governance and
portfolio management, articulate the frameworks and objectives
of effective project portfolio management, and how to manage
and control the delivery of multiple IT project investments.
Contemporary IT management texts, case studies, and selected
readings will be used. Prerequisite: OP 340
ITM 395 Strategic Information Technology
Planning, Organization and Leadership – 3 units
Bringing together the skills and knowledge developed in the other
core courses, this capstone course for the MSITM degree explores
the organizing, administration and strategic planning of the infor-
mation technology function in the organization. Introduces
advanced coverage of the areas of IT and business strategy inte-
gration, IT services outsourcing, IT budgeting and IT manage-
ment frameworks. These are applied across a series of challenging
case studies, and culminate in a final project in which you struc-
ture IT to solve business problems and link IT and business strat-
egy. Prerequisites: All ITM core: ITM 340, ITM 342, ITM 343,
OP 340, and ITM 344; ITM 395 must be taken as part of the
final six units in the MS ITM Advanced Program.
ITM 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Information
Technology — 3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in areas encompassed by the School of Business graduate
degrees. Topics are compiled and selected by the department
chairs. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
ITM 397 Technology Innovation and Business
Value: Capstone — 3 units
Provides an opportunity for you to complete a project in which
you will demonstrate the strategic, technical and management
skills you have developed over the course of your MSITM degree
program as you have interacted with the current and evolving
technologies that lift the contemporary enterprise. This course
will also bring together all you have learned about ROI analyses,
innovation impact analysis, prototype plans, how to evaluate
innovation opportunities to solve business problems globally,
managing programs, accuracy of financial analysis/recommenda-
tions, business plans and transparency of business decisions. Must
be taken during the last nine units of your degree program.
ITM 398 Internship: Information Technology
Management — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to participate in graduate-level work
experience in the information technology field. You are responsi-
ble for your own placement in an internship approved by the
department chair. A written internship proposal is required before
consideration for this course. A written report is required upon
completion of the internship. Prerequisite: Completion of five
advanced graduate seminars or consent of the department.
ITM 399 Directed Study — 3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
LITERATURE (LIT)
Undergraduate Courses
LIT 150 Business in Literature — 3 units
Examines business and social values in American life as reflected
in stories, novels, and plays of the past and present. Prerequisite:
ENGL 1A.
LIT 160 Business in Movies — 3 units
Looks at business in American life as reflected in movies, from
slapstick comedy to Wall Street drama.
LIT 198A–ZZ Selected Topics in Literature — 1–3
units
Examine specific topics, authors or genres in English, American
or world literature. You may take this course more than once,
provided the topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the
department.
LIT 199 Directed Study in Literature — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisites: consent of the department.
MANAGEMENT (MGT)
Undergraduate Courses
MGT 100 The Manager as Communicator — 3 units
Seeks to improve communication skills in various management
situations such as interviewing, oral presentation, group leader-
ship and decision making. You are encouraged to develop individ-
ual evaluative criteria with the aid of the instructor and fellow
students. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B; one Management
(MGT) or Marketing (MKT) course.
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MGT 140 Management Principles — 3 units
Teaches the application in formal organizations of the principles
of management, staffing, planning, organizing, controlling and
leading as well as management concepts of motivation, morale
and communications. Case studies are included.
MGT 141 Organizational Behavior — 3 units
Studies the impact that individuals, groups and organizational
structure and processes have on behavior within organizations.
Examines the foundations of individual and small group behavior
and how this behavior affects organizational processes and per-
formance. Utilizes case studies, role plays, and experiential exer-
cises and requires extensive student participation.
MGT 145 Law of Contracts, Sales and Commercial
Transactions — 3 units
Reviews law and legal theory relating to business; essentials of a
binding contract; law of sales; nature and use of negotiable
instruments; and Uniform Commercial Code.
MGT 156 Management Policy and Strategy — 3
units
Focuses on the development of company policy and strategy,
examines the impact of a company’s internal and external envi-
ronment on strategic decisions and assigns case practice in analyz-
ing and formulating business policy and strategy. Lower-division
requirements must be satisfied. To be taken in the last 12 units of
the BBA degree. Prerequisites: FI 100, MGT 140 and MKT 100.
MGT 173 Human Resource Management — 3 units
Surveys the principles and practices in managing personnel;
human resource planning, recruiting, selection, training; develop-
ment of personnel policies; government regulation including
EOC, OSHA, wage-and-hour laws; introduces labor relations and
collective bargaining.
MGT 174 Labor-Management Relations — 3 units
Traces the growth of the labor movement and management reac-
tions and policies; examines the role of government, contempo-
rary problems, current practices in collective bargaining, griev-
ance handling, state and federal labor legislation. Prerequisite:
MGT 173.
MGT 175 Personnel Recruitment, Selection and
Placement — 3 units
Examines the personnel process of human resource planning; gen-
erating applications (internal and external); analyzing qualifica-
tions, selection methods and decisions (including test evaluation);
interview methods and practice; placement and exit programs
(outplacement, retirement, etc.); and legal considerations. Utilizes
simulation case practice, role play etc. Prerequisite: MGT 173.
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MGT 176 Compensation Decision Making — 3 units
Reviews the elements necessary to make sound compensation
decisions. Topics include types of compensation plans, employee
motivation, economic theory, labor markets, compensation sur-
veys, job analysis and evaluation, performance assessment, com-
pensation methods, employee benefits, non-economic rewards
and compensation administration. Prerequisite: MGT 173.
MGT 177 Training Methods and Administration — 3
units
Examines the role of the training function within the field of
Human Resource Management. You will identify performance
problems related to training, practice a variety of training meth-
ods and materials and decide the methods of evaluation. You
design a training package and do a brief training session in class.
Demonstrations of interactive video and computer programs.
Prerequisite: MGT 173.
MGT 179 Introduction to International Business —
3 units
Examines environmental, economic, political and social con-
straints on doing business abroad; effects of overseas business
investments on domestic and foreign economies; foreign market
analysis and operational strategy of a firm; management prob-
lems and development potential of international operations.
MGT 188B Doing Business in East and Southeast
Asia — 3 units
Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and
our major trading partners in East and Southeast Asia. You will
prepare a market analysis for one of these countries and a prod-
uct or service of your choice. You will learn how to identify what
products and services are in demand, how to conduct business,
what barriers to trade exist and what trade assistance is available
for US companies. Co-requisite: MGT 179.
MGT 188C Doing Business in Western Europe — 3
units
Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and
our major trading partners in Western Europe. You will prepare a
market analysis for one of these countries and a product or serv-
ice of your choice. You will learn how to identify what products
and services are in demand, how to conduct business, what barri-
ers to trade exist, and what trade assistance is available for US
companies. Co-requisite: MGT 179.
MGT 188D Doing Business in Latin America — 3
units
Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and
our major trading partners in Latin America. You will prepare a
market analysis for one of these countries and a product or serv-
ice of your choice. You will learn how to identify what products
and services are in demand, how to conduct business, what barri-
ers to trade exist, and what trade assistance is available for US
companies. Co-requisite: MGT 179.
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MGT 190 Entrepreneurship and Small Business —
3 units
Reviews the principles and practices of entrepreneurship and
small businesses. Explores entrepreneurship as an alternative to
regular corporate executive career paths, entrepreneurial strate-
gies, ownership alternatives, buying/selling business, franchising,
venture capital and other related subjects. Both academic and
hands-on real world exercises will be included. Prerequisite: Any
Accounting course.
MGT 197 Internship: Management — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in a job
directly related to your academic major and career goals. You will
be responsible for your own placement in an internship approved
by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required
before consideration for this course. A written report is required
upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite: consent of the
department.
MGT 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Management —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in management. Topics will be selected by the depart-
ment chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided
the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
MGT 199 Directed Study in Management — 1–3
units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
MGT 204 International Business and Strategy — 3
units
Examines common trade theories and how these affect govern-
ment policy and regulation. Considers alternative strategies for
the conduct of multinational and global business. Explores the
different international configurations of business-government -
society relationship systems and how these affect international
business strategies. Considers policy, strategy and management
challenges in marketing, finance, production and personnel faced
by multinational and global corporations.
MGT 210 Management Theory and
Communications — 3 units
Teaches the application in formal organizations of the principles
of management, staffing, planning, organizing, controlling, lead-
ing, and communicating, as well as management concepts of
motivation, morale and communications. Students are encour-
aged to develop individual evaluative criteria for communications
style with the aid of the instructor and peers.
MGT 300 Managerial Analysis and Team Dynamics
— 3 units
Develops skills needed for individual effectiveness as a manager,
including business analysis and problem-solving, leadership,
group dynamics and teamwork. Must be taken in the first six
units of the MBA Advanced Program.
MGT 301 Entrepreneurship — 3 units
Studies the underlying principles and theories of entrepreneurship,
exploring its “how tos” and “pitfalls.” Entrepreneurial strategies
and management alternatives will be examined. Emphasis on
starting new ventures, acquiring other businesses and making
existing enterprises profitable. You will be able to work on proj-
ects while learning the “ins” and “outs” of being successful and
happy entrepreneurs. Both academic and practical considerations
will be emphasized.
MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings
— 3 units
Presents issues and challenges for managing a multinational work
force in light of an organizations strategic objectives and the larg-
er global environment in which multinational organizations oper-
ate. Discusses techniques and strategies for managing perform-
ance in multinational settings to insure effective and efficient per-
formance. Topics include cross-cultural teams and leadership and
international dimensions of human resource management.
MGT 306 Legal Aspects of International Business
Transactions — 3 units
Reviews the origin, nature and scope of international law; exam-
ines the bases for jurisdiction; sovereign immunity; dispute resolu-
tion; US export controls; trade regulation; and extraterritorial
application of US laws governing international business transac-
tions. Also examines the legal aspects of establishing an overseas
operation; joint venturing abroad; using a foreign distributor;
exporting technology; and the Export Administration Act,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and relevant antitrust laws.
MGT 320 Management Leadership: Theory and
Practice — 3 units
Examines theories of leadership, their history and their applica-
tion to current management theory and practice. Uses lectures,
case methods and discussions in review of classic models and
emerging trends; compares entrepreneurial, hierarchical and team
management. Examination of one’s own leadership styles and
those of others. Prerequisite: MGT 140 or MGT 141.
MGT 338 The Manager as Communicator — 3 units
Examines professional communication skills in a variety of inter-
personal and group situations. Develops an understanding of the
communication process and allows you to evaluate your skills
critically. Practices, analyzes ineffective communication behavior,
efficient interpretation of meanings and developing listening skills.
Stresses nonverbal communication and persuasive skills.
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MGT 341 Benefits Administration — 3 units
Reviews the health/welfare and retirement-plan management
fields. Examines benefit planning and negotiation; controlling
benefit costs; administering benefit programs; legal issues, includ-
ing ERISA impact; future trends. Co-requisite: MGT 346.
MGT 342 Compensation Administration — 3 units
Examines procedures and strategies for determining compensa-
tion systems in contemporary organizations, considering both tra-
ditional and more innovative methods of compensation.
Addresses the need for strategically focused compensation systems
and examines the related variables that impact employee motiva-
tion and performance in a variety of organizational settings. Co-
requisite: MGT 346.
MGT 343 Labor Relations — 3 units
Examines issues and trends in the relationship between organized
labor and management in a variety of organizational settings.
Provides an in depth understanding of the National Labor
Relations Act and the role of the National Labor Relations
Board. Addresses the negotiation and collective bargaining
process as well as forms of alternative dispute resolution. Co-req-
uisite: MGT 346.
MGT 344 Training and Development — 3 units
Provides a rigorous study of the functions and roles of individual
employee and team training and development to insure effective
performance. Examines the role of training from a strategic per-
spective including planning and assessment, design and delivery,
evaluation of training and integration of training with perform-
ance management and compensation systems. Includes study of
technology applications in training. Co-requisite: MGT 346.
MGT 345 Business, Government and Society — 3
units
Examines the relationships of business, government and society in
the social, economic and political systems of the United States
and the world. Issues in business/government relations, regula-
tion, business ethics, law and international competition are dis-
cussed, and case material is used.
MGT 346 Human Resource Management — 3 units
Provides an overview of the critical functions and activities of
human resource management from the perspective of the general
manager. Illustrates the need for an integrated approach towards
human resource planning, staffing, training, performance man-
agement, compensation and benefits, labor relations and employ-
ee separation. Special attention paid to the role of HR in assuring
compliance with legal regulation of the employment relationship.
MGT 348 Negotiating in Business — 3 units
Examines the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective
negotiator. Applications include employment and salary negotia-
tions; negotiating with employees/employers; sales negotiations;
and negotiating with colleagues. Stresses knowledge, discipline
and skill that you need to achieve your objectives during negotia-
tions.
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MGT 353 Organizational Development — 3 units
Applies behavioral science theory to corporate change and prob-
lem solving through the organizational development method;
examines the role of the facilitator and client, data collection, cli-
mate studies, diagnosis, interventions such as data feedback and
confrontation; planning and institutionalizing change. You will
practice the techniques of the facilitator.
MGT 356 Management Development Methods and
Strategies — 3 units
Surveys management development within and outside of organi-
zations. Focuses on career-management systems: the recruiting,
selection, and assessment process; training techniques; appraisal;
career planning; exit programs; examines “in-house” practices
and programs; and additional resources for education and devel-
opment.
MGT 358 Employment Law — 3 units
Surveys federal and state laws and their impact on the employ-
ment relationship, with particular emphasis on Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act and other laws that regulate the terms and condi-
tions of employment. Emphasis placed on the role of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission and on judicial interpreta-
tion of newer laws whose terms are ambiguous and hence present
special challenges to organizations. Discusses the roles of the
employer, federal government and public and private interest
groups and their impact on employer/ employee relations. Co-req-
uisite: MGT 346.
MGT 359 Managing the Employment Function — 3
units
Examines techniques and strategies for recruiting, selecting, moti-
vating and retaining a high quality work force. Considers alterna-
tive forms of work organization and their impact on employee
careers as well as organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Studies techniques of human resource planning and strategies for
managing employee separation, including termination, retirement
and layoffs to insure smooth personal and organizational transi-
tions while maintaining compliance with relevant employment
laws. Co-requisite: MGT 346.
MGT 362 Developing Strategies for Competitive
Advantage — 3 units
Covers the development and implementation of strategies for
gaining competitive advantage. You will consider the strategic
problems encountered by top-level managers in a competitive
global market from an integrated perspective. You will learn var-
ied approaches to analyzing strategic situations, developing a
competitive strategy and managing policies to implement these
strategies including: controlling organization-wide policies, lead-
ing organizational change and the allocation and leverage of
resources. You will consider such emerging topics as competitive
dynamics, technology-based competition, business-governmental
relationships, corporate social responsibility and cooperative
strategy. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of MGT 300;
MGT 362 must be taken as part of the final six units in the MBA
Advanced Program.
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MGT 364 Technology Applications in Human
Resource Management — 3 units
Investigates various technological applications to assist an organi-
zation in managing its employees. Examines system requirements
and available standard or customized software options for pro-
cessing HR-related information, including Internet and intranet
development, and usage for human resource planning, staffing,
training, compensation, career management and legal compliance.
Prerequisite: MGT 346.
MGT 366 Methods of Action Research and
Consultation — 3 units
Applies both classical and contemporary organization theory to
complex organizations. Examines diagnostic and analytic research
skills and assessment of organizational phenomena that need to
react to external conditions. You will practice methods and skills
for consulting together with action research methods. A major
field-based research project, which can include an action interven-
tion component, is required. Prerequisites: MGT 140 or MGT
141; UGP 100; and MATH 40 or consent of the department.
MGT 370 Strategic Human Resource Management
— 3 units
Analyzes the critical role of human resource management in
achieving an organization’s strategic objectives. Examines tech-
niques for developing a holistic, integrated approach toward the
various human resource functions that is aligned with the organi-
zation’s strategy. Compares and contrasts models of traditional
human resource management with strategic human resource man-
agement and the application of strategic HR in a variety of tradi-
tional and nontraditional organizational settings. Prerequisite:
MGT 346.
MGT 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Management —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in management. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based
on topic.
MGT 398 Internship: Management — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in management. You are responsible for your own placement
in an internship approved by the department chair. A written
internship proposal is required before consideration for this
course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
MGT 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: Completion of six graduate seminars in
the Advanced Program; consent of the department.
MARKETING (MKT)
Undergraduate Courses
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing — 3 units
Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing.
You will learn about price policies, channels of distribution, pro-
motion techniques, the management of products and services, and
marketing research. The course also covers the impact of govern-
ment regulations and competitive practices, integration of market-
ing with other activities of the business enterprise, and strategic
implications of marketing actions.
MKT 102 Consumer Behavior — 3 units
Investigates the cultural, psychological and behavioral factors
affecting consumers’ actions and the demand for consumer prod-
ucts and services. You will learn the impact of consumer behavior
on the marketing strategies of firms and the role of marketing in
shaping consumer demand. Prerequisite: MKT 100
MKT 103 Marketing Research — 3 units
Examines the research methods and techniques applicable to
problem solving in marketing. Through a project-based class, you
will learn to prepare a market research proposal, gather survey
data, statistically analyze results and present a professional report.
This class emphasizes the importance of marketing research in
domestic and international markets. Students also gain a sound
knowledge of internet-based research tools. Prerequisite: MKT
100.
MKT 105 Integrated Marketing Communication — 3
units
Analyzes the total range of activities involved in marketing com-
munication: advertising, selling, sales management, public rela-
tions and sales. You will learn strategies and tools to develop
favorable inter- and intracompany relationships. Prerequisite:
MKT 100.
MKT 120 Business Marketing and Sales — 3 units
Covers the development and application of marketing and sales
principles and skills in the business-to-business setting. You will
learn how to analyze business buying behavior. You will learn
about industrial product planning, channel decisions, promotion-
al applications and pricing practice in the business-to-business
context. You will learn the techniques of good selling skills and
the techniques for organizing, staffing, motivating and evaluating
the sales force. You will learn about customer relationship man-
agement and the common kinds of CRM software. Prerequisite:
MKT100.
MKT 124 International Marketing — 3 units
Identifies international marketing opportunities; the impact of
varying cultural, economic, legal and political environments on
marketing strategy; technical and financial features; determinants
and principles of foreign marketing policy as they relate to
domestic marketing practice. Prerequisite: MKT 100.
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MKT 197 Internship: Marketing — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in market-
ing. You will be responsible for your own placement in an intern-
ship approved by the department chair. A written internship pro-
posal is required before consideration for this course. A written
report is required upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite:
consent of the department.
MKT 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Marketing — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in marketing. Topics will be selected by the department
chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
MKT 199 Directed Study in Marketing — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
MKT 300 Marketing Management — 3 units
Focuses on marketing management and problem solving. You will
learn methods for managing product positioning, pricing, distri-
bution and external communications. You will learn about cus-
tomer behavior, demand determination and marketing research.
You will be exposed to marketing in a variety of contexts such as
for-profit, nonprofit, Internet and the global context. Emphasis is
on developing fully integrated marketing programs as well as
interfunctional coordination. The case method is used.
MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications —
3 units
Enables you to prepare, present and manage an integrated mar-
keting communications plan using a blend of advertising, person-
al selling, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing,
Internet techniques and related marketing tools. Through case
studies and practical exercises, you will learn how to reach appro-
priate market targets in the most cost-efficient and measurable
way. Prerequisite: MKT 100 or MKT 300.
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MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships — 3
units
Focuses on how to achieve marketing objectives through direct
inducements that offer an extra value or incentive for a
product/service to ultimate consumers, sales force or distributor
as well as through special events, sports, and causes, which
together form a multi-billion dollar industry. You will learn how
to help an organization of any size develop closer relationships
with target markets as well as trade partners and how to enhance
the value of marketing communications strategies. Through lec-
tures, case studies, and practical exercises you will learn how to
incorporate sales promotion activities into an Integrated
Communications plan, how to plan an event, create pricing and
location strategies, and how to cost effectively promote them.
Sponsorship development will be studied from the points of view
of both event planner and corporate sponsor. Emphasis through-
out will be on Integrated Marketing Communications.
Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 308 Professional Practice Project in
Integrated Marketing Communications — 3 units
Provides you with the opportunity to carry out a professional
practice project in integrated marketing communications. This
project may or may not be team based; its output will be an inte-
grated marketing communications plan for an actual product or
service, working with the firm or organization. Through research
on the product’s marketing strategy current marketing communi-
cations problems and target market(s), you will develop a cost-
effective and measurable plan using a blend of the various pro-
motion tools. Registration in this course is restricted to students
in the master of science program in integrated marketing commu-
nications. This course should be completed in the final nine units
of the program only. Please note that students are required to
notify the IMC program director at least two months prior to the
start of the relevant trimester. Prerequisite: MKT 305
MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing — 3 units
Covers the planning, design, and execution of direct marketing
programs, including methods for utilizing databases and targeting
techniques. You will learn how to design direct mail, telephone,
catalog, e-mail and web-based marketing programs for consumer
goods, services and industrial markets. You will learn the princi-
ples of database design for marketing and the basic techniques of
statistical analysis for targeting, utilizing case studies and guest
speakers. Excel spreadsheet program will be used. Prerequisites:
MKT 300 and MATH 40.
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MKT 325 Brand and Product Management — 3
units
Explores the field of brand management including product man-
agement, brand positioning and building, measuring and manag-
ing brand equity over time. This course utilizes classic and current
consumer and B-to-B case studies of leading marketers and their
strategies for effectively building and managing products and
brands. Topics include customer focus, brand positioning and
identity, creating points of difference and competitive advantages,
marketing communications and messages including the Internet
and building customer loyalty. Building brand portfolios, sub-
brands and line extensions and distribution strategies will also be
covered. Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 331 Business-to-Business Marketing — 3 units
Provides a strategic view of industrial and other business-to-busi-
ness marketing. You will gain experience in solving marketing
mix problems over the product life cycle and will learn about the
impact of technology, derived demand, complex buying processes,
and customization. You will study the impact and use of business
e-commerce exchanges and other Web-based techniques. The case
method is used. Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 332 Sales Management — 3 units
Focuses on the operating and management problems of sales-
management executives. You will learn how to relate the sales
function to other functions of business and will study techniques
for estimating sales potential, forecasting sales, manning territo-
ries, and selecting, training, supervising and compensating the
sales force. You will learn about sales force automation tools,
including web methods. Case method used. Prerequisite: MKT
300.
MKT 334 Services Marketing — 3 units
Focuses on the distinctive aspects of service organizations includ-
ing the importance of service quality and how marketing goals,
mixes and strategies are tailored accordingly. You will learn about
new developments in the marketing of services, including the
Internet, and how they apply in different settings, including finan-
cial, professional and not-for-profit. Case studies are used.
Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 335 New-Product Decisions — 3 units
Examines the issues, strategies and approaches associated with
developing, introducing and managing new products and services.
You will learn methods for identifying business opportunities,
market segmentation, idea generation, concept development and
testing, market testing and introductory market programs. Case
studies are used. Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 336 Marketing Research — 3 units
Surveys the principles and techniques of marketing research, with
emphasis on survey methods. You will gain an in-depth knowl-
edge of the planning and execution of market-research projects,
including the acquisition and analysis of both primary and sec-
ondary data; use of statistical methods; questionnaire design;
interview methods, including the Internet; testing and communi-
cation of results achieved. Case materials are used. Prerequisites:
MKT 100 or MKT 300 and MATH 40 or MATH 240.
MKT 337 Marketing Strategy and Planning — 3
units
Studies strategic and operational aspects of the marketing plan
for consumer, industrial and service industries; formulation of top
management strategic goals; and all elements of the annual mar-
keting plan, including management summary, background data,
quantitative objectives and implementation. Also covered is plan-
ning for long-range market development. Case studies.
Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 338 Consumer Behavior — 3 units
Studies the influence of consumer behavior upon marketing-man-
agement strategy; examines behavioral concepts as they relate to
the buying situations, types of consumer research instruments and
types of marketing issues. Focus on use of consumer-behavior
knowledge in realistic action-oriented situations, readings and
case materials. Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 339 Advertising Strategy — 3 units
Covers the uses of various media in formulating an overall con-
sumer-communication strategy, with an emphasis on consumer-
targeting techniques and media-mix programming. You will learn
about the advantages and disadvantages of differing types of
advertising vehicles, including the Internet, in reaching the target
audience. The course uses a variety of readings and case materi-
als. Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 343 International Marketing — 3 units
Examines the following processes: estimates of market potential,
pricing and distribution strategies; role of communications in
serving markets outside the US, serving these markets through
branches, the Internet, warehousing operations, international bro-
kers and traders and foreign affiliates; analyzing markets in coun-
tries with different cultural, political and economic characteristics.
Reviews marketing and distribution methods in selected US and
foreign companies.
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MKT 352 Advanced Marketing Issues in E-
Business — 3 units
Gives you answers and takes you deep into the marketing arm of
the e-commerce business landscape. You will learn how market-
ing decisions and business models interact and support one
another. You will learn about privacy and security, technology
issues, online branding, customer interface and community build-
ing. You will view the Internet as a channel, then analyze how
integrated multi-channel marketing and customer management
work. Finally, you will learn to apply marketing research and
public policy to database marketing. This course will go substan-
tially beyond the introductory marketing course in e-commerce.
Prerequisite: MKT 300.
MKT 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in marketing. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based
on topic.
MKT 398 Internship: Marketing — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in marketing. You are responsible for your own placement in
an internship approved by the department chair. A written intern-
ship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A
written report is required upon completion of the internship.
Prerequisites: at least 15 units completed in the Advanced
Program and permission of the department chair at least 30 days
before the start of the trimester.
MKT 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: Completion of six graduate seminars in
the Advanced Program and consent of the department.
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH PLACEMENT, WAIVER, PROFICIENCY and
CLEP TESTS
Most undergraduate and graduate students need to take MATH
20 or MATH 30. A Placement Test (described below) will be used
to determine the appropriate starting point of the algebra
sequence of classes.
PLACEMENT TEST
• Designed to place you in the math class that best suits your cur-
rent skills • Students are placed into either MATH 10, 20 or 30.
• Students may register directly for MATH 10 without taking the
Placement Test. • Offered by the Math Department • No fee
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Undergraduate Students:
If you have not received credit for MATH 20 or MATH 30 either
through transfer credit or by taking the appropriate classes at
Golden Gate University, you may satisfy these course require-
ment(s) by taking a CLEP Test.
COLLEGE EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
• Offered throughout the trimester by Golden Gate University’s
Testing Services • Fee required • Students are given academic
credit for MATH 20 by passing the exam called College
Mathematics or given academic credit for MATH 30 by passing
the subject exams called College Algebra or Precalculus.
Graduate Students:
If you have not received credit for MATH 20, MATH 30, MATH
40 or MATH 106, either through transfer credit or by taking the
appropriate classes at Golden Gate University, you may satisfy
these course requirement(s) by taking one of the tests listed below,
or the CLEP Test, above. Graduate students should see the
Catalog section, “Proficiency in Mathematics, English and
Computer Skills Required for Certain Master’s Degrees” on p.
148, for additional ways to satisfy the MATH 20 or MATH 30
requirement.
PROFICIENCY TEST FOR MATH 20 AND
MATH 30
• Designed to establish proficiency at a given level of algebra and
eliminate the need to take the course • MATH 20 or MATH 30
can be waived for students who pass the proficiency test with an
acceptable score. • Offered by the Math Department • 2 1/2 hour
exam • Fee required
PROFICIENCY TEST FOR MATH 40
• Designed to establish proficiency at the college statistics level •
Open to graduate students whose programs include a MATH 40
proficiency requirement • MATH 40 can be waived for students
who pass the test with an acceptable score. • The test may not be
substituted for the course in programs that require three units of
course credit for statistics. • Offered by the Math Department •
Three-hour exam • Fee required
Undergraduate Courses
MATH 10 Introductory Algebra — 3 units
Introduces the concepts of elementary algebra. Topics include fun-
damental operations, the real number system, linear equations
and inequalities, linear systems, polynomials, quadratic equations
and graphs. Intended for students with little algebraic back-
ground. See Math Placement notation above.
MATH 20 Intermediate Algebra — 3 units
Continues MATH 10. Examines the concepts of equations (linear,
quadratic, polynomial, rational and algebraic) and inequalities
(linear and quadratic), linear and nonlinear systems, functions
and graphs. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MATH 10 (or
its equivalent) or satisfactory results on the Mathematics
Placement Exam. See Math Placement notation above.
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MATH 30 College Algebra — 3 units
Introduces the concepts and techniques of advanced algebra
including algebra of functions, polynomial, rational, exponential
and logarithmic functions, and linear and nonlinear systems.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MATH 20 (or its equiva-
lent) or satisfactory results on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
See Math Placement notation above.
MATH 40 Statistics — 3 units
Introduces the concepts and techniques of elementary statistics.
Topics include collection and analysis of data, probability distri-
butions (normal, binomial and Poisson), confidence intervals and
hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation, and comput-
er applications. Prerequisite: MATH 20 (or equivalent). (CAN
STAT 2)
MATH 100 Calculus I — 3 units
Introduces the concepts of differential and integral calculus
including the derivative and the definite integral, and differentia-
tion of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. You will
apply concepts to business and social sciences. Prerequisite:
MATH 30 (or equivalent).
MATH 104 Applied Regression Analysis — 3 units
Applies multiple regression and correlation analysis to forecasting
(in particular, managerial interpretation of the regression equa-
tion) using a case study approach. Other topics include: time-
series analysis and regression of time-series data. Prerequisite:
MATH 40.
MATH 106 Quantitative Analysis for Management
— 3 units
Examines the applications of quantitative analysis to the formula-
tion and solution of managerial problems. You will study decision
theory, linear programming, inventory theory, network diagram-
ming, queuing analysis, simulation, and computer applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 30 and MATH 40.
MATH 110 Discrete Mathematics — 3 units
Introduces various topics in discrete mathematics. Topics include
codes and coding, cryptology, mathematical induction, recursion,
algorithms, set theory, relations and functions, combinatorics,
graphs, and Boolean algebra and trees. Prerequisite: MATH 30.
MATH 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Mathematics —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in mathematics. Topics will be selected by the department
coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided
the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
MATH 199 Directed Study in Mathematics — 1–3
units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers — 3 units
Examines the importance data analysis plays in managerial deci-
sion making. Real world data using spreadsheet applications and
add-ins will be used throughout the course. Course topics include
data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, regression
analysis, model building and time series modeling. Prerequisite:
MATH 20.
MATH 340 Statistical Inference with Data Mining —
3 units
Provides a second course in statistics. Techniques and applications
of statistical inference are featured. You will study advanced
methods in estimation, hypothesis testing, inference based on two
samples, regression analysis, factor analysis, model building, fore-
casting, ANOVA, nonparametric techniques and chi-square.
Statistical software is extensively used to develop actual data sam-
ples for analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 30 and MATH 40; prereq-
uisite/co-requisite: ITM 325.
MATH 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Mathematics —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in mathematics. Topics are compiled and selected by the
department coordinator. This course may be taken more than
once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: con-
sent of the department. Other prerequisites will vary based on
topic.
MATH 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student to study in a
focused area under the direction of a faculty member. Only one
directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s
degree. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Prerequisites will
vary based on topic.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OP)
Undergraduate Courses
OP 100 Principles of Operations Management — 3
units
Surveys the processes and techniques relating to both manufactur-
ing and service systems. It emphasizes the systems approach to
the efficient allocation of resources within the firm. You will learn
about the challenge of managing people, equipment and materials
to jointly achieve organizational objectives. You will have the
opportunity to use relevant computer applications. Prerequisite:
MATH 40.
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OP 108 Supply Chain Logistics — 3 units
Focuses on the business application of the integrated functions of
logistics within the supply chain, including: transportation, ware-
housing, materials handling, packaging, inventory control, cus-
tomer service, and logistics information systems. The role of gov-
ernment will be examined, and costing and pricing practices with-
in the supply chain will be studied. You will discover how logis-
tics and the supply chain play major roles interacting with pro-
duction, marketing and finance within the firm, and extend to
suppliers, customers and others outside the organization.
OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals — 3 units
Emphasizes the practical aspects of import and export operations.
You will study the start-up and operation of an export depart-
ment, the administration of international transactions, letters of
credit and other forms of payment, collection methods, and ship-
ping procedures. Documentation, export regulations, import cus-
toms clearance and other government requirements will also be
examined.
OP 121 Production Planning and Inventory Control
— 3 units
Surveys the design, development, implementation and manage-
ment of production planning systems, including master produc-
tion scheduling, aggregate planning, material requirements plan-
ning, capacity and inventory planning and production activity
control. You will be exposed to contemporary approaches such as
just-in-time, theory of constraints and the relationship of enter-
prise-level planning and control systems to the overall materials
flow.
OP 124 Business Process Improvement — 3 units
Surveys the concepts and techniques used by manufacturing and
service firms in improving their business processes. You will learn
how to design and implement process improvement programs
employing such techniques and philosophies as total quality man-
agement (TQM), statistical quality control, business process
reengineering (BPR), Kaizen, innovation, just-in-time systems,
process audit and process flowcharting.
OP 164 Purchasing and Materials Management — 3
units
Reviews basic purchasing, including organizational policies and
procedures, development of requirements and specifications, bid
and proposal preparations, selection and evaluation of suppliers,
quality assurance and inspection, negotiations, materials manage-
ment and legal considerations. These concepts will be applied to
commercial, industrial, and government contracts administration.
You will relate Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Uniform
Commercial Code to the purchasing function. You will also
review the special problems encountered in global sourcing and
negotiation practices in a world-wide setting.
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OP 180 Project Management — 3 units
Introduces project management tools and techniques and the
problems associated with bringing projects in on time and within
estimated cost. PERT/CPM, resource leveling, team dynamics and
cost estimates will be employed. You will learn how to develop
project proposals and project reports.
OP 197 Internship: Operations Management — 3
units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in opera-
tions management. You will be responsible for your own place-
ment in an internship approved by the department chair. A writ-
ten internship proposal is required before consideration for this
course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
OP 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Operations
Management — 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in operations management. Topics will be selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the
department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
OP 199 Directed Study in Operations Management
— 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Graduate Courses
OP 300 Operations Management — 3 units
Introduces operations as a functional area of management and
explores its links with other key functional areas of the firm. You
will learn about the acquisition and allocation of resources, prod-
uct and process design, process improvement techniques, supply
chain and materials management, operation of the production
system, and technology deployment to support and improve the
entire value chain. Both manufacturing and service systems will
be explored. You will be introduced to contemporary operations
management issues, such as just-in-time systems, flexible produc-
tion systems, agility, mass customization, process reengineering,
and quality management programs. Prerequisites: MATH 40 or
MATH 240
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OP 302 Quality Management and Process
Improvement — 3 units
Presents a systems approach to the collaboration of all functions
in an organization to attain a customer oriented quality operation
and to maintain appropriate process improvement programs. The
focus of the course is on the roles of customers, vendors, workers
and management in setting and achieving quality and process
improvement goals. A special emphasis is given to leadership
skills, team dynamics, training and motivating employees and
process improvement techniques such as business process reengi-
neering (BPR), Kaizen, total quality management (TQM), statisti-
cal process control, continuous process improvement, just-in-time
systems (JIT) and innovation.
OP 303 Managing Innovation and Technology — 3
units
Explores the theory and practice of managing innovation and
technology and their role in competitive business situations. You
will examine the strategic and managerial issues related to the
adoption and implementation of new technologies and to the
innovation process. Product, process and information technolo-
gies will be covered through case studies, readings and class dis-
cussions. Emphasis will be placed on technology planning, devel-
opment and acquisition, and managing the technically oriented
business functions.
OP 305 Supply Chain Management for Electronic
Business — 3 units
Introduces collaborated supply chain management as a key
process for successful enterprises in the e-business era. The activi-
ties throughout the internal supply chain must be planned and
executed in concert with the web-enabled customer relationship
management. The requirements for advanced best practices such
as instant order commitment, rapid replenishment, and flex man-
ufacturing will require new process alignment, new technologies,
and a collaborative channel organization of suppliers, contrac-
tors, and customers. The use of the worldwide web to move
information between operating activities and partners will be key
to establishing c-business (collaborative) operations. This course
will use case studies, real world examples, and projects to teach
the application of advanced management practices of successful
companies.
OP 320 Purchasing and Supply Management — 3
units
Examines the purchasing management role and responsibilities in
the firm. You will study the internal and external relationships
with other company activities and with suppliers. Coursework
provides you with the understanding of quality, solicitation tech-
niques, source selection, pricing principles, legal aspects, value
analysis, purchasing systems and ongoing administration of com-
mercial, industrial and government contracts. You will review the
application of the Law of Contracts and the Uniform Commercial
Code as applied to contract interpretation, contract changes, reso-
lution of disputes and remedies for non-performance. You will
use the case study method to understand both the academic and
practical aspects of the purchasing and contract administration.
OP 321 Materials Planning and Control — 3 units
Covers the control of materials from the planning and scheduling
function through the entire supply chain to the ultimate con-
sumer. You will trace the efficient flow of materials from quality-
oriented suppliers to end-point user. Subject areas studied include:
organization for optimum materials control, assurance of contin-
uous supply, key warehousing and storage operations and related
activities, inventory management, computerized planning systems
and cost analysis. Prerequisite: OP 320.
OP 323 Supply Chain Management — 3 units
Studies the role of transportation and logistics in the economy
while controlling the flow of materials and services into, through,
and out of activity centers. You will examine the physical, eco-
nomic and functional characteristics of the major transportation
modes as well as their increasing intermodal orientation. Course
includes the growing role of third party logistics providers. You
will review the integration of transportation, warehousing, order
processing, inventory control, materials handling, customer serv-
ice, and other components into the logistics supply chain.
OP 329 Global Supply Chain Management — 3
units
Studies the latest applications of logistics and supply chain man-
agement to global operations and covers procurement, trans-
portation, warehousing and storage, order processing, packaging,
information services, materials handling and customer service.
You will review the organization required to establish an
export/import operation. Also, you will examine intermodalism,
third party utilization, documentation requirements and cargo
clearance procedures. You will become familiar with logistics
implications of Economic Trading Zones and governmental
requirements. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to
actively contribute to the management of a global logistics sys-
tem. Prerequisite: OP 323 or approval of the program director.
OP 340 Project Management — 3 units
Introduces the principles and techniques of directing and control-
ling resources for a fixed-term project established for the accom-
plishment of specific goals and objectives, including issues per-
taining to engineering, construction, and large-systems develop-
ment projects. Topics covered are the manager’s responsibility, use
of systems analysis, scheduling and control of project operations,
planning, programming, budgeting and staffing; the manager’s
role in leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution
and time management. The class material will be integrated with
the information in the Project Management Institute’s Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK).
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OP 343 Project Feasibility, Planning and Control —
3 units
Presents comprehensive and effective feasibility and risk analysis,
and operating plans and control systems that entail administering
the critical constraints in the project management environment:
scope, time, resources (human, materials, equipment, and finan-
cial), contract administration and external constraints. Explores
the latest techniques for feasibility and risk analysis, scheduling,
selecting appropriate work methods, estimating and budgeting,
monitoring and controlling, analyzing and reporting progress
compared with established plans and budgets. Applications using
computer-based software packages and case studies are drawn
from various industries to illustrate the feasibility analysis, plan-
ning and control activities common to project management. The
class material will be integrated with the information in the
Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Prerequisites: OP 340.
OP 345 Project Administration, Leadership and
Team Dynamics — 3 units
Explores the three critical human aspects of successful project
management (administration, leadership and team dynamics) in
the context of each stage of the project process. Content includes
organizing and supporting human effort, positioning the project
across organizational boundaries, internal and external roles and
relationships of projects, politics of projects, indispensable leader-
ship actions, influencing and supporting change, project commu-
nications, negotiation and managing conflict, and effective team
building and leadership. Your participation is focused on case
studies, problem solving and creation of innovative approaches to
dealing with the human side of projects. The class material will be
integrated with the information in the Project Management
Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
OP 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Operations
Management — 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in operations management. Topics are compiled and
selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more
than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites
will vary based on topic.
OP 398 Internship: Operations Management — 3
units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in operations management. You are responsible for your
own placement in an internship approved by the department
chair. A written internship proposal is required before considera-
tion for this course. A written report is required upon completion
of the internship. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair
or program director.
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OP 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: completion of six graduate seminars in
the Advanced Program and consent of the department.
PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
Undergraduate Courses
PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life
— 3 units
Examines concepts and problems of ethical behavior through the
study of classical and contemporary philosophical ideas, and
applies these concepts to today’s issues in personal, professional
and public situations. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A.
PHIL 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Philosophy — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in philosophy. Topics will be selected by the department
coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided
the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
PHIL 199 Directed Study in Philosophy — 1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYCH)
Undergraduate Courses
PSYCH 1 Principles of Psychology — 3 units
Explores the field of psychology. You will learn about yourself,
the mind and the science of psychology. Subject matter includes
human development, memory, cognition, perception and psy-
chopathology. (CAN PSY 2)
PSYCH 100 Theories of Personality — 3 units
Explores theories of why people behave the way that they do and
how they got that way. You will study the works of Freud, Jung,
Skinner, Maslow and other major theorists and practitioners of
psychology. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B.
PSYCH 197 Internship: Psychology — 3 units
Provides supervised work experience in psychology. Job and
learning objectives are developed in conjunction with the depart-
ment chair. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PSYCH 199 Directed Study in Psychology — 1–3
units
Individual study of a selected topic under the supervision of a fac-
ulty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per
semester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
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Graduate Courses
PSYCH 300 Introduction to Applied Psychology —
3 units
Examines the kinds of jobs and activities engaged in by profes-
sionals in the field of psychology. Guest lecturers representing
master’s-level professions in psychology will share their insights
about what it takes to make it in their business, what the future
looks like, and what their day-to-day jobs are like. You will gain
an overview of the field of applied psychology and the opportuni-
ty to establish a professional network of local psychology profes-
sionals. You will also learn methods of researching the psycholo-
gy professions through organizations and library searches.
PSYCH 302 Individual and Family Lifespan
Development: Theories and Applications for
Therapists — 3 units
Explores the theories of psychological change in humans as they
age, and the hallmark transitions of family lifecycles. These theo-
ries will be applied to relationships, child rearing and work.
Techniques for therapeutic interventions will be covered.
PSYCH 304 Cross-cultural Aspects of Psychology
— 3 units
Explores the effects of culture and ethnicity on psychology and
behavior. You will examine the cultural traits and values of vari-
ous cultural groups in the United States. Implications for work
and organizational environments and for counseling will be
explored.
PSYCH 306 Group Dynamics and Social
Processes — 3 units
Explores the dynamics that occur in small groups. In addition to
learning how to lead and facilitate groups, you will acquire an
advanced understanding of theoretical constructs such as mem-
bership, norms, communication and leadership. Group research
methodologies and the principles on which they are based are
also covered.
PSYCH 308 Applied Psychological Research and
Testing — 3 units
Examines the current methods and tools of psychological research
and testing, and the interpretation of research reports and psy-
chological tests. Explores the construction and validation of
assessment tools used in psychology. Prerequisite: MATH 40,
MATH 45 or equivalent.
PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and
Counseling Skills — 3 units
Examines the specialized communication skills used in the prac-
tice of counseling. You will study basic counseling skills, interven-
tions and the use of the psychological interview as an assessment
tool.
PSYCH 321 Psychopathology — 3 units
Explores the paradigms of mental and emotional dysfunction.
Emphasizes the clinical techniques and professional practices used
in the evaluation of individual psychological disturbance. Case
studies will be used to examine different disorders and to learn
how to use the DSM-IV.
PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment — 3 units
Surveys the theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychologi-
cal assessment. You will learn to select and administer assessment
tools and to interpret their findings.
PSYCH 323 Alternative Methods of Therapeutic
Intervention — 3 units
Compares the major contemporary and traditional models of psy-
chotherapy and counseling. The focus of the course is on develop-
ing your own personal therapeutic approach and style.
PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology,
Assessment and Treatment — 3 units
Examines the issues related to child and adolescent therapy,
including assessment. This course applies the principles by which
a child develops the ability to think, speak, perceive and act, and
the moral, intellectual and cognitive changes experienced in ado-
lescence, to the therapeutic process. You will learn the different
assessment methodologies and therapies used in working with
young people.
PSYCH 325 Principles of Couple and Family
Counseling — 3 units
Explores the major theoretical approaches and therapeutic tech-
niques used in counseling families and couples. You will study the
basic concepts of family systems and learn several methods of
intervention.
PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for
Counselors — 3 units
Examines the legal and ethical responsibilities of counselors such
as: confidentiality, privilege, involuntary hospitalization and
mandatory reporting. You will learn the legal obligations of pro-
fessional practice, laws relating to minors, marriage and the fami-
ly, and professional codes of ethics.
PSYCH 329 Psychopharmacology — 3 units
Examines the principles of neuroscience and the brain mecha-
nisms that are responsible for behavior: the underpinnings of the
study of psychopharmacology. You will then explore the major
psychotherapeutic drugs, the metabolism of medications and their
actions on neurotransmitter systems. Emphasis is on choice of
medication, mode of action and side effects. You will learn how
to use Internet databases, reference texts and websites to update
your knowledge. The course will include a focus on the pharma-
cology of special populations: women, multicultural, pediatric
and geriatric. Drugs of abuse and the biological basis of addic-
tion, popular herbal and alternative medicines will also be
explored.
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PSYCH 331 Human Sexuality — 1 unit
Examines human sexuality and sexual development, including
dysfunctions and their treatment. You will study the range of sex-
ual behaviors, including atypical and dysfunctional behaviors,
examine sexuality issues related to special populations or groups
and learn processes and techniques of sex therapy.
PSYCH 333 Chemical Substance Dependency:
Assessment and Treatment — 1 unit
Examines the dynamics, behaviors and treatment interventions
related to addiction and chemical substance dependency.
PSYCH 334 Relational Abuse: Assessment,
Treatment and Reporting — 2 units
Examines the dynamics and behaviors of child, spousal and geri-
atric abuse. Typical intervention strategies, reporting requirements
and the clinical and legal aspects of relational abuse will be cov-
ered. You will also acquire an understanding of the causes and
consequences of relational abuse.
PSYCH 340 Industrial/Organizational Psychology —
3 units
Explores the theory and practice of industrial and organizational
psychology. You will examine the dynamics of organizational life
and develop an understanding of the individual, interpersonal and
group behaviors in work settings. Methods of assessment and
intervention will be covered.
PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process
— 3 units
Examines the structure, function and performance of organiza-
tions and the impact of psychological and sociological variables
on the behavior of groups and their members. You will learn the
key relationships between organizational culture, behavior and
processes.
PSYCH 342 Organizational Development,
Assessment and Intervention — 3 units
Explores how systematic organizational interventions are accom-
plished within complex human networks. You will learn how to
use behavioral science to assess an organization’s current state
and discover routes to its improvement. Also covered will be the
role of internal and external consultants in intervention and the
resulting impact on human behavior and organizational perform-
ance.
PSYCH 343 Leadership and the Development of
Managerial Excellence — 3 units
Explores the nature and role of leadership in organizations.
Special emphasis will be devoted to the role of emotional intelli-
gence in organizational effectiveness and managerial excellence.
You will learn through an examination of your own emotional
and leadership competencies, and also through readings, cases
and group projects.
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PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurements — 3 units
Prepares you to administer and interpret psychological tests in
organizational environments. You will be exposed to the major
psychological assessment tools used to measure organizational
performance and effectiveness, as well as tools used for employee
selection, placement and training. You will be able to select tools
to perform key I/O duties like job analysis, performance appraisal
and feedback, team building, person-environment fit analysis,
leadership training and team morale assessment. You also will be
able to construct and validate assessment tools and perform data
analysis using SPSS to diagnose organizational problems. This
course fulfills the test publishers’ educational requirement to pur-
chase testing materials. Prerequisite: MATH 40, MATH 45 or
equivalent.
PSYCH 350 Applied Industrial Psychology — 3
units
Explores in depth the field of industrial psychology. You will
learn how thorough job analysis, carefully selected performance
criteria, and an appreciation for individual differences underlie
the successful application of performance appraisal, recruitment,
screening, selection, placement, training and development.
PSYCH 351 Career Counseling and Development
— 3 units
Examines the expert skills and knowledge used in helping individ-
uals clarify their career and life goals. You will be introduced to
the major career development theories and their application to
the world of work. In the process, you will examine issues such as
certification and licensure, multicultural counseling, retirement,
and dual-career couples. You will learn how to assess interest and
ability and how to access occupational and educational informa-
tion sources.
PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of
Conflict Resolution — 3 units
Explores professional conflict resolution and mediation as an
emerging means of problem solving in family, industrial, environ-
mental and business law. You will examine the theoretical frame-
work of dispute resolution and its relationship to the traditional
justice system, and explore related ethical issues.
PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and
Techniques — 3 units
Explores the skills and techniques necessary for conflict media-
tion. You will learn communication techniques, problem identifi-
cation and disagreement management skills, techniques for
achieving agreement or settlement and intake skills.
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PSYCH 394 Practicum: Counseling Psychology —
1–6 units
Provides practical counseling experience in an approved mental
health setting. Students must conduct at least 25 hours of face-to-
face therapy for each unit of credit. Practicum must be supervised
by an approved, licensed therapist. Supervision must include at
least one hour of direct supervisor contact for each week of expe-
rience and an additional hour of direct supervisor contact for
every five hours of client contact. Prerequisites: PSYCH 320 and
consent of the department.
PSYCH 395 Field Research in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology — 1–3 units
Provides practical experience in industrial or organizational psy-
chology through an extensive case analysis under the direction of
a faculty member. You will research and assess an organization,
and develop an appropriate intervention. This course involves
extensive reading and research and a final project summary.
Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PSYCH 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Applied
Psychology — 1–3 units
Explores significant, topical, practical and theoretical problems
and issues in applied psychology. Topics are selected by the
department chair. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated.
PSYCH 397 Practicum in Conflict Resolution — 3
units
Provides practical experience in conflict resolution by working
with an experienced mediator in a supervised environment.
Prerequisite: consent of the department. Pre- or co-requisites:
PSYCH 352 and PSYCH 353.
PSYCH 398 Internship: Applied Psychology — 1–3
units
Provides practical experience and training in applied psychology
by working with an experienced practitioner in an appropriate
setting. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PSYCH 399 Directed Study in Applied Psychology
— 1–3 units
Allows rigorous exploration of a specific topic. You will research
and prepare an extensive paper on an area of special interest.
This course is for the advanced student only. Only one directed
study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree.
PSYCH 399 can be used to satisfy area of concentration require-
ments for the master’s degrees in psychology. Prerequisite: consent
of the department.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAD)
[See also: EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION (EMPA)]
Undergraduate Courses
PAD 100 Public Policy and Administration – 3 units
Introduces the theory and practice of public policy and adminis-
tration; focuses on the administrative enforcement including rela-
tions between governmental branches; a history of administra-
tion; theories of administrative organization; the management of
public organizations including leadership, personnel and budget-
ary concepts, planning and evaluating; public policy questions;
and current and future issues. Recommended as the first course in
the BBA Public administration concentration and UG certificate
in Public Administration.
PAD 102 Policy Making and Analysis – 3 units
The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to policy
making, policy analysis, and policy evaluation. The course focus-
es on the theories of policymaking and the public process. It also
introduces students to some techniques and practical examples of
public policy analysis.
PAD 104 Privatization and the Public Service – 3
units
Examines the growing trends and experiences toward market-
based public service delivery systems. Public administrators in
many levels of government are being challenged to become more
entrepreneurial in their management of pubic enterprises.
Additionally, contracting with private firms and adapting e-
Commerce processes to provide public services is becoming the
norm, rather than the exception.
PAD 105 Public Budgeting Techniques and
Processes – 3 units
Provides an exploration and analysis of the budgetary process
typically employed at the federal, state and local levels of the gov-
ernment. You will study the practical as well as theoretical expo-
sure to the techniques and various formats of public budgeting.
PAD 106 Administrative Law and Justice – 3 units
Introduces you to the concepts, resources and language of law as
these relate to administrative law; functions and procedures of the
public agency; limitations to and safeguards against arbitrary or
erroneous administrative action; extent of judicial control over
administrative action; Administrative Procedures Act; and rela-
tionship of executive branch agencies to the other branches of
government. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A and ENGL 1B.
PAD 196 Research Project — 3 units
Serves as the capstone course, the last in your program. You will
synthesize substantive knowledge of public administration with
research skills, writing skills and oral presentations.
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PAD 197 Internship: Public Administration — 3
units
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in a public
management setting. You will be responsible for your own place-
ment in an internship approved by the department chair. A writ-
ten internship proposal is required before consideration for this
course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PAD 198A-ZA-ZZ Special Topics in Public
Administration – 3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in public management. Topics are compiled and selected
by the department chair. This course may be taken more than
once, provided the same topic is not repeated.
PAD 199 Directed Study in Public Administration
— 1–3 units
Serves as an individual study of selected topics under supervision
of a faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course
per trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR)
Graduate Courses
PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations — 3 units
Provides a conceptual framework for understanding public rela-
tions and its role in present-day social and business environments.
You will briefly learn about the evolution of public relations prac-
tice from its beginnings to its present professional status. This
course will emphasize both the principles as well as the nuts-and-
bolts of planning and implementing a public relations campaign,
including planning, selecting and developing appropriate publicity
tools and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. You will
also learn techniques for managing the public relations function
within organizations, the public relations process as well as pro-
fessional and legal issues. Prerequisite: Students must pass the
English Placement Test or complete ENGL 301 Graduate Writing
II with a grade of B or better before registering for this course.
PR 330A Writing for Public Relations and
Marketing Communications — 3 units
Focuses on development of speed, clarity, brevity and style in
writing for a range of audiences. The course will stress the role of
the public relations/marketing communications writer as a bridge
between the interests of the client organization, its employees, the
news media and the general public. You will learn how to do pro-
fessional writing in the formats most frequently used by the pub-
lic relations practitioner: news release, feature article, brochure,
newsletter and public service announcement. You will also be
exposed to writing web copy, as well as advertising copy.
Prerequisite: PR 320. Students must pass the English Placement
Test or complete ENGL 301 Graduate Writing II with a grade of
B or better before registering for this course.
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PR 332 Media Relations and the Corporate
Spokesperson — 3 units
Provides knowledge and skills for interacting with the media. You
will study the definition of “news” and its role in the manage-
ment of a business. You will learn techniques for planning and
executing successful editorial approaches including placement of
news releases with print and electronic media, management of the
news event, and effective strategies for corporate spokespersons
when meeting the press. Prerequisite: PR 320. Students must pass
the English Placement Test or complete ENGL 301 Graduate
Writing II with a grade of B or better before registering for this
course.
PR 334 Managing Public Issues: Consumer Affairs
and Government Relations — 3 units
Examines the techniques for monitoring social issues, as well as
the role public relations plays as a management function to advise
and guide upper management in the organizational decision-mak-
ing process. You will learn about environmental scanning, stake-
holder analysis and issue management, and will gain knowledge
of programs and methods for establishing and maintaining proac-
tive relationships with community and governmental organiza-
tions. Prerequisite: PR 320. Students must pass the English
Placement Test or complete ENGL 301 Graduate Writing II with
a grade of B or better before registering for this course.
PR 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Public Relations —
1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in public relations. Topics are compiled and selected by
the department chair. This course may be taken more than once,
provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: PR 320.
Other prerequisites will vary based on topic. Students must pass
the English Placement Test or complete ENGL 301 Graduate
Writing II with a grade of B or better before registering for this
course.
PR 398 Internship: Public Relations — 3 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experi-
ence in a job directly related to your academic major and career
goals. You are responsible for your own placement in an intern-
ship approved by the department chair. A written internship pro-
posal is required before consideration for this course. A written
report is required upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite:
consent of the department.
PR 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: Completion of six courses in the
advanced public relations program and consent of the depart-
ment.
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SCIENCE (SCI)
Undergraduate Courses
SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change —
3 units
Examines the impact of scientific thought and technological inno-
vation on major cultures of the modern world. Analyzes the
acquisition, application, and adaptation of technology in pre-
industrial, industrial, and post-industrial societies. Prerequisites:
ENGL 1A and MATH 20.
SCI 198 A–ZZ Special Topics in Science — 3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in science. Topics will be selected by the department
coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided
the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOSC)
Undergraduate Courses
SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands —
3 units
Examines the fundamentals of leadership as a daily practice of
social interaction and interpretation. Analyzes power, multicultur-
alism, and sexism as they pose challenges to leadership in busi-
ness, health care, education, and public life. Prerequisite or co-
requisite: ENGL 1A.
SOSC 198A–ZZ Special Topics in Social Sciences
— 1–3 units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in social science. Topics will be selected by the depart-
ment coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, pro-
vided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the
department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
SOSC 199 Directed Study in Social Sciences —
1–3 units
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a
faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per
trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
TAXATION (TA)
Graduate Courses
TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation — 3
units
Examines the basics of federal income taxation with emphasis on
statutory materials; special attention to problems of individual
taxpayers and specific rules regarding gross income, adjusted
gross income, taxable income, deductions, exemptions and cred-
its. You are required to take this course as one of the first two
advanced graduate seminars in taxation.
TA 319 Federal Tax Procedure — 3 units
Examines federal tax procedure at the administrative level and in
litigation; organization of the I.R.S.; legal and practical aspects of
Treasury regulations; administrative rulings; closing and compro-
mise agreements; deficiency and jeopardy assessments; waivers;
refund claims; mitigation of stature of limitations; pretrial, trial
an appellate precesses; tax collections; civil penalties; and the
rights and privileges of the taxpayer. Co-requisites TA 318 and
TA 329.
TA 319 Federal Tax Procedure — 3 units
Examines federal tax procedure at the administrative level and in
litigation; organization of the IRS; legal and practical aspects of
Treasury regulations; administrative rulings; closing and compro-
mise agreements; deficienc and jeopardy assessments; waivers;
refund claims; mitigation of statute of limitations; pretrial, trial
and appellate processes; tax collections; civil penalties; and the
rights and privileges of the taxpayer. Co-requisites TA 318 and
TA 329.
TA 320 Multistate Corporate Taxation — 3 units
Analyzes the tax treatment, tax problems and tax-planning tech-
niques of corporations engaged in multistate activities. Emphasis
is on California law with substantive discussion of other states.
Topics include: Constitutional limitations on states’ ability to tax
multistate corporations, general vs. financial corporations, state
treatment of S corporations, FSCs, holding companies and part-
nerships; computation of income, business vs. nonbusiness
income, formula apportionment, unitary taxation and water’s-
edge elections. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts.
Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 321 Principles of International Taxation — 3
units
This course presents a broad survey of the rules of US income
taxation regarding international transactions. It will cover both
“in-bound” transactions – the treatment of non-resident aliens
and foreign corporations investing and/or doing business in the
United States, as well as “out-bound” transactions – the treat-
ment of US citizens and residents investing and/or doing business
outside the US Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 322A Federal Income Taxation of Corporations
and Shareholders I — 3 units
Analyzes tax treatment, tax problems and tax planning tech-
niques involving transactions between corporations and their
shareholders: transfers to corporation; capital structure; dividends
and other distributions; stock redemptions and liquidations; stock
dividends and preferred stock bailouts; and introduction to S cor-
porations. Prerequisite: TA 330.
TA 322B Federal Income Taxation of Corporations
and Shareholders II — 3 units
Covers specific issues of operating in corporate form: corporate
reorganizations and divisions; carryovers of tax attributes; limita-
tions on carryovers. Prerequisite: TA 322A.
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TA 325 Estate and Gift Taxation — 3 units
Covers federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes;
preparation of the federal estate tax return and federal gift tax
return. Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 328 Federal Income Taxation of Partners and
Partnerships — 3 units
Analyzes tax problems of the organization and operation of part-
nerships including the treatment of partnership distributions,
withdrawal of a partner during his/her lifetime, dissolution of the
partnership, sales or exchanges of partnership interests.
Prerequisite: TA 330.
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making — 3
units
Examines the primary sources of income tax law, the IRC, and
administrative and judicial interpretations. The research process
will be analyzed, using both paper products as well as electronic
resources. Practical written and computerized assignments will be
completed using research tools to locate, understand and interpret
primary source materials. You are required to take this course as
one of the first two Advanced Program seminars in taxation.
TA 330 Property Transactions — 3 units
Analyzes federal income taxation of capital assets, including defi-
nition and mechanics of capital transactions; non-recognition
property transactions, including IRC Sections 121, 1031 and
1033; examination of the at risk and passive loss rules. Co-requi-
sites TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 331 Taxation of Exempt Organizations — 3 units
Analyzes and compares tax-exempt status under section 501(c) of
the Code; sophisticated tax planning for charitable contributions;
the use of charitable remainder and lead trusts, charitable gift
annuities, bargain sales, charitable contributions as a tax shelter;
private foundation excise tax problems; unrelated business
income problems; special problems and international philanthro-
py. Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 333 Consolidated Income Tax Returns — 3 units
Explores consolidated return law, including concept and history;
eligibility to file; computation of consolidated and separate tax-
able income; inter-company transactions; SRLY rules; consolidat-
ed basis adjustments and procedures. Prerequisites: TA 322A and
TA 322B.
TA 334 Estate Planning — 3 units
Examines selected topics in estate planning, including general
legal principles relating to estate planning, (including a review of
relevant, legal documents); lifetime gifting, (including utilization
of the annual exclusion and alternative forms of wealth transfer);
marital deduction planning, (including quantifying the deduction
through partial QTIP elections, utilization of the TPT credit, and
the use of formula clauses); gifts to charity, (including the use of
both outright and split-interest gifts); the use of life insurance in
estate planning; planning for generation skipping transfers; advis-
ing elderly clients; and post mortem planning. Prerequisite: TA
325.
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TA 337 Individual Retirement Plans and
Distributions — 3 units
Presents a discussion and analysis of the estate, income and excise
tax treatment of retirement plans, SEPS, and IRAs, including vari-
ous methods of distribution at age 70 1/2, naming of individuals
or trusts as beneficiaries, marital deduction and non-citizen
spouse issues, comparison of deferral and payment of benefits
during life, and after death, with emphasis on actual case studies
and examples of the interplay between estate and income tax con-
sequences of retirement plans and IRAs. Prerequisites: TA 318
and TA 329.
TA 338 Tax Timing — 3 units
Examines issues related to the allocation of items of income and
deduction to the proper taxable year, including adoption of tax
year end; definition of method of accounting; the annual account-
ing concept; cash, accrual and installment methods of accounting;
time value of money; and the Uniform Capitalization Rules. Co-
requisites TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 344 Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and
Estates — 3 units
Analyzes taxation of trusts and estates and their creators, benefi-
ciaries and fiduciaries, including computation of distributable net
income and taxable net income, taxation of simple and complex
trusts, operation of “throwback” rules, computation of income in
respect of a decedent, preparation of the last return for a decedent
and the returns of trusts and estates from inception through ter-
mination. Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
TA 346K Washington State and Local Taxes — 3
units
Examines the application of the sales, use, B and O and real
estate excise taxes in specific industries and transactions. We will
give special attention to the local business doing all or a portion
of its business in other states and the accountability of out-of-
state business for collecting Washington state taxes, including
apportionment formulae and recent developments. We will also
cover audits, appeals and negotiations with the Department of
Revenue.
TA 347A Taxation of Employees/Independent
Contractors — 3 units
Surveys the different types of employment taxes, including analy-
sis of common and statutory law related to employees versus
independent contractors status including “household help” issues.
You will learn proactive tools related to re-characterization and
post assessment issues and how to contest a worker re-characteri-
zation. Prerequisites: TA 318 and TA 329.
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TA 348 California Sales and Use Taxation — 3 units
Analyzes constitutional, federal and state limitations on taxation,
persons and transactions subject to tax, exemptions, basis of tax,
compliance requirement and appeals and procedures. Emphasis
placed on taxation of transfers of technology including computer
programs and research-and-development contracts; manufactur-
ers, graphic arts and related enterprises, businesses engaged in
retailing and transactions in interstate and foreign commerce.
Case studies used to illustrate concepts. Prerequisites: TA 318 and
TA 329.
TA 349E Advanced Business Planning — 3 units
Presents an analysis of choice of entity for family businesses and
wealth succession, including buy-sell agreements, compensation
planning and equitable allocation of wealth among heirs.
Prerequisites: TA 325 and TA 334.
TA 350A Taxation of Foreign Persons with US
Activities — 3 units
Examines business and investment transactions by nonresident
alien individuals and foreign corporations earning income in the
US (“inbound transaction”) including: residence for income taxa-
tion, sources of income, sources and allocation of deductions, US
taxation of passive income by nonresident aliens and foreign cor-
porations, the branch profit tax and gains of foreign taxpayers
from the sale of US Real Property. Prerequisite: TA 321.
TA 350B Taxation of US Persons with Foreign
Activities — 3 units
Covers US taxation of foreign operations by US individuals and
corporations including an in-depth analysis of the foreign tax
credit, controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment
companies, foreign sales corporations, and foreign currency trans-
actions. Prerequisite: TA 321.
TA 350D Transfer Pricing — 3 units
Provides an in-depth coverage of inter-company pricing rules,
including inter-company sales, loans, services, leasing, and trans-
fers of intangibles. The following will be discussed: inter-company
sales cases, as well as the treatment of inter-company loans under
the imputed interest and below market loan provisions. There
will be an examination of advance pricing agreements and rele-
vant treaty provisions. Prerequisite: TA 321.
TA 350E International Mergers, Acquisitions and
Joint Venture — 3 units
Analyzes the US tax issues relating to both inbound and out-
bound mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including taxable
acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, tax-free acquisitive
exchanges and reorganizations, and distributions and divisive
reorganizations. Prerequisites: TA 350A and TA 350B.
TA 352 Taxation of Electronic Commerce and
Remote Sellers — 3 units
Provides a comprehensive examination of the tax issues confront-
ed by companies engaged in electronic commerce, with special
attention to remote sellers. Areas of taxation studied include state
sales tax, state income tax, cross-border (international) transac-
tions, tax accounting for web site development costs, acquisitions
and dispositions of web-based businesses, valuation issues and tax
compliance associated with e-commerce. The course emphasizes
six unique aspects of e-commerce taxation, including: worldwide
reach of web sites, anonymous transactions, digital products,
remote operation of a web server, intangible assets in web sites,
and fast-changing rules. Prerequisites: TA 318, TA 322A, TA 329
and TA 330.
TA 356 Limited Liability Companies and S
Corporations: A Choice of Entity — 3 units
Examines and compares the entity classification of the S
Corporation versus the Limited Liability Corporation. Explores
the tax treatment, problems and planning techniques of forma-
tion and operation of both entity forms, including eligibility, elec-
tion, revocation, termination and accounting rules. This is a high-
ly recommended elective course. Prerequisites: TA 322A and
TA 328.
TA 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Taxation — 1–3
units
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and
theories in taxation. Topics are compiled and selected by the
dean. This course may be taken more than once, provided the
same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
TA 398 Internship: Taxation — 3–6 units
Offers you the opportunity to receive graduate-level tax work
experience in an accounting setting. Available for students with-
out prior tax firm experience. You are responsible for your own
placement in an internship, subject to approval by the dean. A
written internship proposal is required before consideration for
this course. A written report is required upon completion of the
internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
TA 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific
project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a
substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only
one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a mas-
ter’s degree. Prerequisite: Completion of six graduate taxation
courses and consent of dean.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (UGP)
UGP 100 Gateway to Success — 3 units
The adult undergraduate student who has clearly defined goals
for personal, academic and professional achievement is more like-
ly to complete a degree program in the shortest possible time and
with the highest level of success. Through review of learning theo-
ry for adult students, self-assessment activities and written self-
reflection, students will define personal and professional goals
related to the academic program; through classroom activities,
projects and presentations, students will enhance the skills that
lead to achieving those goals and to general academic success.
This course will introduce the student to Golden Gate University’s
culture of professional practice education. This course will also
introduce the student to Golden Gate University’s support services
and resources, such as the library and tutoring, advising and
career services. A portfolio of student work and a comprehensive
academic plan are among outcomes of the course. This course
must be taken during the first term of enrollment as an undgradu-
ate degree student.
DOCTORAL SEMINARS IN BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
DBA 800 Doctoral Writing and Research Methods
— 4 units
Covers the basic principles and techniques of doctoral scholar-
ship. You will study the principles of scientific method and tech-
niques of research design common to both qualitative and quanti-
tative research methods, including sampling methods and data
collection techniques. You will learn how to critically read
research papers and articles. You will be introduced to the tech-
niques of writing necessary to produce expository and analytical
papers in a style that meets the standards of publishable work.
Literature research methods will acquaint you with both tradi-
tional library research and the recent developments in electronic
search and retrieval methods.
DBA 801 Quantitative Research and Analysis — 4
units
Topics include survey design; experimental design; statistical
analysis of survey and experimental data; multivariate statistical
analysis including analysis of variance, multiple regression, the
general linear model, factor analysis, and other methods; time
series analysis; and other topics. You will learn how to interpret
the statistical results contained in scholarly papers and articles.
You will learn how to apply these methods using statistical soft-
ware through hands-on analysis of research data sets.
Prerequisite: Math 240 or equivalent.
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DBA 802 Qualitative Research and Analysis — 4
units
Examines contemporary approaches to qualitative analysis in
business. You will learn about and practice using such qualitative
research techniques as open-ended interviewing, focus groups and
the case study approach. Other topics include the use of qualita-
tive research software, the philosophic foundations of knowledge
and the effective display of data.
DBA 803 Economic Theory and Policy — 4 units
Explores the theory of prices and markets and examines macro-
economics policies of government that affect the management
decisions of business. Explores the theoretical roots of competing
policy options in areas such as taxation, fiscal and monetary poli-
cy, international trade and antitrust regulation. Also assesses the
implications for business decisions of various government regula-
tions as they affect the productivity and overall performance of
the private sector.
DBA 804 Management and Organizational Theory
— 4 units
Begins by developing a paradigm perspective on the nature of sci-
entific research and theory. From that platform, we examine semi-
nal contributors to theories of organization and individual behav-
ior in organizations with attention to both historical context and
current approaches. Topics such as classical management theory;
the human relations perspective; motivation, institutional theory;
comparative organizational designs; change processes; the organi-
zational-environment contingency, and systems perspectives; inter-
organizational forms, organizational learning; organizational dys-
function and ethical perspectives are examined. Students take an
active role in presenting and critiquing early and current theory
and practice as well as relating theory and research to their own
experience.
DBA 806: Operations and Technology Systems —
4 units
Integrates the theory, research and practice from the fields of
operations and technology management with a focus on the
deployment of technology systems into manufacturing and serv-
ice-related processes. You will explore the fundamental issues
and recent developments in the field of operations management
along with theories of technology adoption and information
transfer. These theories will be used in the examination of the
research and application of evolving operations concepts and
techniques, productivity and competitiveness programs, and plan-
ning and implementation of operations and technology-based sys-
tems in re-defining the organization of work.
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DBA 807 Business, Government, and Society — 4
units
Examines the complex interface between the public and private
sectors within contemporary American society as well as in a
comparative context, both historical and global. A review of the
extensive scholarly literature in the field includes widely varying
visions of the “public interest” with regard to business. At the
same time, real world case studies provide you with a practical
understanding of and techniques for managing business-govern-
ment relations at the local, state, federal, and multinational level.
You will learn advanced problem-defining, analytical and com-
munication skills in dealing with “messy” problems faced by
businesses involving government regulation, politics, ethics and
corporate social responsibility.
DBA 852 Information Technology Management – 4
units
Covers the fundamental theories, principles, and issues related to
the management of information technology and systems in sup-
port of the firm’s business processes. You will explore the role of
information technology and systems in contributing to the pro-
ductivity and competitiveness of business enterprises and in
enabling organizational restructuring as needed. You will explore
and critique current body of knowledge, the information technol-
ogy literature, and research methods.

DBA 820 Corporate Finance — 4 units

Examines financial processes as they relate to corporate financial
decision making and the types of near-term and long-term finan-
cial decisions, which must be made by managers. Topics include
capital structure, credit policies, financial operation, capital budg-
eting and transaction financing.

DBA 821 Marketing Management — 4 units

Covers the full range of the principles, theories, and practice of
the management of the marketing function. You will learn the
theories of the field including both key seminal literature and cur-
rent published research. You will explore problem-solving tech-
niques for practical application through cases and modeling tech-
niques, and will study current developments in marketing from
both academic and practitioner perspectives.

DBA 822 Strategy and International Business — 4

units
Covers the theory and practice of developing and implementing
strategies for gaining competitive advantage in the global business
environment. You will master the theoretical body of knowledge
in the fields of strategic management and international business.
In the process of the study of this theoretical work, you will also
consider a variety of empirical approaches used to research the
international competitive strategy process. You will explore the
accelerating globalization of industries, regionalization of compe-
tition, and the institutional contexts that both facilitate and
impede the formation and implementation of strategies globally.
You will also consider such emerging topics as organizational
change, competitive dynamics, development of firm resources and
capabilities, sustainable competitive advantage, regional
approaches to competitive strategy, and the formation of new
organizational forms such as strategic alliances and inter-firm net-
works.

DBA 830 Financial Theory and Applications — 4

units
Explores contemporary financial theories and their applications.
Topics include asset pricing, option theory and financial risk man-
agement.

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DBA 853 Management of Innovation and
Technology – 4 units
Covers the role of technology and innovation in competitive busi-
ness situations. You will master the theory and practice of the
management of innovation and technology and consider a variety
of empirical approaches used to research this field. You will study
methods for creating and sustaining organizational change and
innovation including techniques for organizational design and
organizational learning. Covering product, process and informa-
tion technologies, you will explore such topics as national issues
of industrial competitiveness, the nature of technology and inno-
vation, strategies regarding technology planning, development
and acquisition, and managerial issues regarding organizational
design, organizational learning and change management to imple-
ment these strategies.
DBA 897 Independent Study — 4 units
Provides the opportunity for you to conduct research based upon
a formal proposal, approved by the DBA program director that
results in a research product. Independent Study projects are not
substituted for required seminars.
DBA 899 Dissertation Research — 1–12 units
May be applied for only after completion of all required course-
work and passing the Qualifying examination. See the DBA
Policies and Procedures Manual for specifics.

DBA 862 Project and Systems Management — 4

units
Covers the mathematical and intuitive methods used to determine
the most feasible plans and designs for complex and often large-
scale systems and projects. Emphasis is placed on the theory and
techniques of directing and controlling resources for a fixed-term
project established for achieving specific goals and objectives. You
will study the latest techniques for scheduling, selecting appropri-
ate work methods, estimating and budgeting, monitoring and
controlling, and progress reporting of actual results against estab-
lished budgets. You will use computer-based software packages
and literature research in developing a comprehensive term proj-
ect.

DBA 871 Buyer Behavior — 4 units

Covers both the consumer and industrial perspectives with regard
to the buyer decision processes in reference to need recognition
and search; pre-purchase alternative evaluation; buyer purchase;
and consumption, satisfaction and divestment. You will examine
individual differences along with buyer knowledge, attitudes,
motivation and self-concept, personality, values and lifestyle. You
will study psychological processes — information processing,
learning, and influencing attitudes and behavior — as well as
environmental influences with emphasis on culture, ethnicity,
social class and status, personal influence, family and household
influences and, finally, situational influences. A treatment of mar-
keting issues and ethics is provided. Throughout the course,
emphasis will be placed on both theoretical and applied research.

DBA 891A–ZZ Special Topics in Business

Administration — 4 units
Covers areas and subjects that are not offered in the regular cur-
riculum. Special topics is a mechanism that facilitates the develop-
ment of new courses and encourages experimentation and cur-
riculum development in the different business administration
fields.

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Admission to the University
How to Apply for Admission
You can obtain an application for admission and information concerning
admission procedures from the Office of Enrollment Services, Golden
Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968;
telephone: 415-442-7800; fax: 415-442-7807; e-mail: info@ggu.edu. You
may also use our online application at www.ggu.edu. Regardless of the
GGU location you will attend, you should send your completed applica-
tion forms and documents to the San Francisco Admissions Office.
When to Apply
• For your convenience, applications are accepted throughout the year,
and admission decisions are made three-to-five business days after all
necessary documents have been received. All documents submitted
become the property of the university and cannot be returned. The
application fee is nonrefundable.
• An application file is easy to assemble, and you may apply for
admission up to one calendar year prior to intended enrollment.
• You will be admitted under degree requirements in effect at the
time of your admission.
• If you are an international applicant or an applicant applying to
receive veterans’ benefits, you should apply by the following dates
to allow time for processing the government documents necessary
for your attendance:
For the fall term: May 15
For the spring term: September 15
For the summer term: January 15
• Admission to academic programs and eligibility to enroll is valid only
when verified and confirmed in writing by the Admissions Office.
The Admission Process
• Admission to Golden Gate University is based on an assessment of
your educational and professional background, and a
determination of your ability to benefit from the particular degree
or program objective.
• Applications are reviewed individually and the admission decision
may specify certain requirements as determined by the faculty;
these may include satisfying additional admission requirements,
satisfying admission conditions, or achieving certain academic
progress standards.
• The Admissions Office, in consultation with the appropriate fac-
ulty, reviews all documents received, including official academic
records from other institutions, scores on any required tests, per-
sonal statement, professional résumés, letters of recommendation,
personal interviews, and any other relevant information.
• Applicants whose academic preparation does not meet the univer-
sity admission criteria, but who show potential for academic
achievement, may be offered conditional or exceptional admission
with the approval of the appropriate academic department.
• Applicants who have been denied admission may not register for
classes at any level or status, and should wait a minimum of one
year before applying again. It is recommended that denied appli-
cants strive to improve the application through additional course-
work at another regionally accredited institution or work
experience.
Undergraduate Admission
This section pertains to admission to bachelor’s degree and undergrad-
uate certificate programs.
Undergraduate Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to undergraduate programs, you
should have:
• A high school grade-point average of 3.00 (B) or higher (3.2 for
some programs); or
• A community college, college, or university cumulative grade-point
average of 2.00 (C) or better if 24 or more semester units of prior
transferable credit have been earned; if 23 or fewer semester units
have been earned, both high school and college records will be
reviewed. The BS accounting requires a 2.5 or higher cumulative
grade-point average for final admission.
If you do not meet the admission guidelines mentioned above, you
may be admitted conditionally with the approval of the appropriate
academic department. Undergraduate students who are conditionally
admitted must achieve the required cumulative grade-point average of
2.00 in their first 12 units at Golden Gate University.
Admission Application Documents
You should provide the following documents:
• Admission Application Form and Fee: The completed application
form with the nonrefundable application fee ($55 for US applicants;
$25 for US certificate applicants; and $90 for all international
applicants) should be sent to the Admissions Office.
• Official Academic Transcripts: If you have 24 semester units (36
quarter units) or more of transferable credit, you need only provide
college transcripts. If you do not have at least 24 semester units of
transfer credit, you should provide transcripts of all high school (sec-
ondary school) and previous college work. Students who did not
complete high school must provide results from the General
Educational Development (GED) examination or the California High
School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). Non-native speakers of
English should also meet one of the criteria for the “English Language
Proficiency Admission Requirements” found on p. 111. All tran-
scripts should be sent to the Admissions Office in envelopes sealed by
the other schools, colleges, or universities issuing the transcripts.
• Test Scores: All test score reports must be sent directly from the
Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Admissions Office. If your
first (native) language is not English, you must meet the English
Language Proficiency Admissions Requirements. Many applicants do
this by taking the TOEFL exam and submitting the official test score
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from ETS. For a list of ways to meet this requirement, refer to the
catalog section “English Language Proficiency Admission
Requirements” on p. 111.
• Personal Statement (optional): In cases where the academic history
of an applicant does not meet the minimum admission require-
ments, it is recommended that a written personal evaluation be
submitted with the application materials. The statement should
give a realistic appraisal of any academic work completed since
graduation from high school. Note any inconsistencies in the aca-
demic record and the reasons for them. In addition, include a plan
to affirm a commitment to academic success while attending
Golden Gate University. Applicants are encouraged to be as forth-
right and open as possible, and should feel free to discuss unusual
circumstances or situations of adversity that may have influenced
their current values. Be aware that both the quality of the writing
and the thoughtfulness of the statement will be evaluated.
• Certification of Finances: If you are an international student who
will be attending on a student or scholar visa, you must also provide
a Certification of Finances form. Refer to the catalog section
“Applying for Admission as an International Student” on p. 112.
Undergraduate Advanced Placement
Credit
High school graduates may earn up to 30 units (one academic year) of
credit for advanced placement college-level courses completed in high
school when validated by grades of three, four, or five on the Advanced
Placement Examinations of the College Board. Advanced placement is
also offered to students who have earned the International
Baccalaureate Diploma when validated by scores of five, six, or seven
on the IB Higher-Level examination.
Choice of Major
There are a number of undergraduate degree programs with a variety
of majors from which to choose. Applicants will not be admitted as
“undecided.” Applicants must select a degree program at the time of
application. Golden Gate University does not offer double major
degrees. Students who wish to earn a bachelor of business administra-
tion degree with multiple concentrations should refer to the policy
below.
Multiple Concentrations in the BBA
Program
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the BBA program. In
addition to the course requirements for the concentrations, you must
also complete the coursework for all the lower division courses, the lib-
eral studies courses, and the business core courses, plus any additional
requirements needed to complete all degree requirements. All of the
coursework for multiple concentrations must be completed prior to
graduation; you may not request any additional concentrations after
you have received your BBA.
Your diploma will list all of the concentrations that you have suc-
cessfully completed by the date of your graduation.
Graduate Admission
This section pertains to admission to master’s degree and graduate cer-
tificate programs.
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Three-year Degree Graduate Admission
Policy
Golden Gate University no longer offers the Bridge Program for inter-
national students who have a three-year undergraduate degree.
Graduates of three-year baccalaureate programs are conditionally
admitted and must earn a minimum cumulative grade-point average of
3.0 for the first nine units attempted. GGU maintains a list of schools
for which three-year graduates may be admitted without condition.
Please contact the International Admissions and Advising Office for
more information at 415-442-7290 or iss@ggu.edu.
Graduate Admission Criteria
For admission to degree programs and certificate programs you should:
• Hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US
institution or hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent from a recognized
foreign institution;
• Demonstrate academic and professional capability to study at the
graduate level;
• Possess quantitative, writing and computing skills needed to
succeed in a competitive and dynamic environment.
MBA degree program applicants for all concentration areas will
also be evaluated through a review of cumulative undergraduate grade-
point averages in combination with GMAT score results. MBA appli-
cants must fulfill the MBA Degree Proficiency Requirements, including
writing, and should refer to degree requirements, Graduate Programs
on p. 148.
The GMAT is a basic aptitude test and does not require previous
knowledge of business subjects. The GMAT is offered in a computer-
adaptive format at various locations in the Bay Area and around the
world. Test appointments can be made with the Educational Testing
Service by calling 1-800-717-GMAT or through the GMAT Web page
at www.mba.com.
Note: Some applicants to the MBA program are not required to
provide a GMAT score. The exceptions to the GMAT requirement are:
• Applicants who already have an earned master’s or higher degree
from a regionally accredited US institution;
• Applicants who have a cumulative 3.50 grade-point average in stud-
ies leading to a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved
institution;
• Applicants who have a CPA license;
• Applicants who have other professional licenses or designations
earned by passing a nationally recognized US exam (e.g., CMA, CIA)
and who petition for and receive approval from the dean of the
Edward S. Ageno School of Business;
• Applicants who have more than five years of substantial profes-
sional and/or supervisory managerial work experience, and who
petition for and receive approval from the dean of the Edward S.
Ageno School of Business. (Professional experience refers to practic-
ing CFAs, attorneys, physicians or other qualified professional
careers; supervisory managerial work experience refers to experi-
ence directing others in the accomplishment of tasks;)
• Applicants to the executive master of business administration
(Executive MBA) degree program. Refer to “Admission to the
Executive MBA Program” on p. 38 for other required documents.
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If you do not meet the admission guidelines mentioned above, you
may be admitted conditionally with the approval of the appropriate
academic department. Graduate students who are conditionally admit-
ted must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 in their
first nine units at Golden Gate University.
Admission Application Documents
To be considered for admission to the graduate program, you should
provide the following:
• Admission Application Form and Fee: The completed application
form with the nonrefundable application fee ($55 for US
applicants; $25 for US certificate applicants; and $90 for all
international applicants) should be sent to the Admissions Office.
• Official Academic Transcripts: You should provide official tran-
scripts from each college or university you have attended.
Applicants to the MS in taxation, Executive MPA or Executive
MBA need only submit transcripts from the degree-granting under-
graduate institution. If you are a non-native speaker of English,
you should meet one of the criteria for the English Language
Proficiency Admission Requirements found on this page. All tran-
scripts should be sent to the Admissions Office in envelopes sealed
by the other schools, colleges or universities issuing the transcripts.
• Test Scores:
(a) A GMAT score is required of MBA degree applicants. (See the
few exceptions listed on previous page.)
(b) The GMAT or GRE may be required of other master’s degree
applicants if academic transcripts do not indicate sufficient aca-
demic preparation.
(c) If your first (native) language is not English, you must meet the
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements. Many
applicants do this by taking the TOEFL exam and submitting the
official test score from ETS. For a list of ways to meet this require-
ment, refer to the catalog section English Language Proficiency
Admission Requirements on this page.
(d) Test score reports must be sent directly from the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) to the Admissions Office.
• Statement of Purpose (Optional for most applicants, required for
applicants to the master of arts in psychology. Please see p. 56 for
more information): In cases where the academic history of an
applicant does not meet the minimum admission requirements, it is
recommended that a written personal evaluation be submitted with
the application materials. The statement should give a realistic
appraisal of any academic work completed since graduation from
high school. Note any inconsistencies in the academic record and
the reasons for them. In addition, include a plan to affirm a com-
mitment to academic success while attending Golden Gate
University. Applicants are encouraged to be as forthright and open
as possible, and should feel free to discuss unusual circumstances
or situations of adversity that may have influenced their current
values. Be aware that both the quality of the writing and the
thoughtfulness of the statement will be evaluated.
• Certification of Finances: If you are an international student who
will be attending on an F-1 or J-1 visa, you must also provide a
Certification of Finances form. Refer to the catalog section
“Applying for Admission as an International Student” on p. 112.
Please note: All application materials become the property of the
university and cannot be returned.
Admission to Executive MBA Program
and Admission to Doctoral Degree
Program
Admission policies for the Executive MBA and DBA programs appear
in the sections of this catalog describing those programs. (See p. 38.)
Two Master’s Degrees in Different
Fields
Many students who hold a Golden Gate master’s degree become candidates
for a second master’s degree. Requirements for the second degree, including
academic residency, must be fulfilled. Students who hold a master’s degree
from a regionally accredited institution and become candidates for a second
degree at GGU may transfer up to 12 units of credit from the first degree to
the second, subject to approval by the department chair or program director.
Multiple Concentrations in the MBA
Program
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the MBA program. In
addition to the course requirements for the concentrations, you must also
complete the coursework for all the foundation and the advanced pro-
grams. All of the coursework for multiple concentrations must be com-
pleted prior to graduation; you may not request any additional
concentrations after you have received your MBA.
Your diploma will list all of the concentrations that you have success-
fully completed by the date of your graduation.
English Language Proficiency
Admission Requirements
All undergraduate and graduate applicants whose first (native) language
is not English must meet an English language proficiency requirement to
qualify for admission. This requirement may be met in a number of ways:
1. Official TOEFL score for admission: undergraduate 525 paper-
based test, 197 computer-based test, 71 Internet-based test or
higher; graduate 550 paper-based test, 213 computer-based test, 79
Internet-based test or higher;
2. Official TOEFL (undergraduate 475 paper-based test, 153 com-
puter-based test, 53 Internet-based test; graduate 500 paper-based
test, 173 computer-based test, 61 Internet-based test.) Scores qualify
the candidate for provisional admission through the university’s
PLUS Program (Preparation in Language and University Skills).
Successful completion of the PLUS Program is required in order to
qualify for admission to a degree or certificate program. See p. 64
for detailed information about the PLUS Program.
3. GGU Institutional TOEFL (same requirements as listed above);
4. Seven years documented, increasingly responsible professional expe-
rience in the US or other English-speaking country;
5. Completion of English 1A/1B (or equivalent) at regionally accred-
ited US college/university with grades of B or better in both;
6. Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited US college/university
(or equivalent from recognized college/university in another English-
speaking country) with at least 60 units completed at the US college
(or equivalent);
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7. Master’s degrees from regionally accredited US college/university (or
equivalent from recognized college/university in another English-
speaking country);
8. IELTS (Cambridge) (undergraduate: Band 6 or higher, Graduate:
Band 6.5 or higher);
9. Official IELTS (undergraduate 4.5, graduate 5.00) scores qualify the
candidate for provisional admission through the university’s PLUS
Program (Preparation in Language and University Skills). Successful
completion of the PLUS Program is required in order to qualify for
admission to a degree or certificate program. See p. 64 for detailed
information about the PLUS Program;
10.APIEL (College Board) (undergraduate: 3 or higher, graduate: 4 or
higher).
11.Completion of three years of high school in the US or another
acceptable English-speaking country; *
12.Completion of a British-standard O-level examination in English
Language/Literature with a mark of C or higher; **
13.Completion of a British-standard A-level examination in English
Language/Literature with a mark of A/O or of D or higher. **
*Note 1: Not all English medium educational systems fulfill this requirement. Countries that
qualify are: Australia, Anglophone Canada, Great Britain, Ireland and New Zealand.
** Note 2: Not all countries that offer O- and A-level examinations meet British examining
board standards. Countries that meet this standard include: Bahamas, Belize, Brunei, Ghana,
Great Britain, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Sierra
Leone, Singapore, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Admission of Undergraduate and
Graduate International Applicants
(Student Visa Holders)
Golden Gate University welcomes applicants and students from all
over the world. Following are a few notes of particular importance to
our international applicants.
The Application Calendar
You should submit an original or certified transcript and certified
English translation to the Admissions Office from each school
previously attended. Examination scores and mark sheets may be
submitted if the institutions attended do not maintain transcripts.
• International applicants must submit all supporting materials by
the following dates to allow time for receiving credentials and pro-
cessing the government documents necessary for their attendance:
For the fall term: May 15
For the spring term: September 15
For the summer term: January 15
Applying for Admission
as an International Student
If you are applying for undergraduate admission you must have
completed a high school or approved secondary school program. If you
have more than two semesters of full-time coursework at the college or
university level you will be considered as a transfer student.
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• If you are a graduate of an American college or university and are
applying for admission as a master’s degree candidate, you must
have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree from a college or
university accredited by the appropriate regional accreditation
association. (International applicants who are not graduates of a
regionally accredited American college or university must have
earned a degree comparable to a US bachelor’s degree).
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other proof
of fulfillment of GGU’s “English Language Proficiency Admission
Requirements” (see p. 111) is required of all undergraduate and
graduate applicants who are non-native speakers of English.
TOEFL score reports must be sent directly from the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) to the Admissions Office. Alternatively, an
institutionally administered TOEFL exam may be scheduled
through International Admissions and Advising Services.
• A Certification of Finances form must be submitted by all
applicants intending to study while on a student or scholar visa.
This form gives us information that is required by the US Bureau
of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It can be
downloaded from the Golden Gate University website
(www.ggu.edu), or it can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
It is included in the application packet that is sent upon request.
• The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required of
MBA applicants, all concentrations. GMAT score reports must be
sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the
Admissions Office.
International Student Enrollment
International applicants who are admitted as degree candidates may be
required to complete more than the number of units specified as
required for the degree, regardless of the extent of previous work, if it
is determined by the Admissions Office and/or the faculty that
additional academic preparation is necessary.
• The university is authorized under federal law to enroll
nonimmigrant alien students. The university will not issue the
appropriate documentation until you have been admitted as a full
degree or certificate candidate, and have been financially certified
by the university’s Certification of Finances approval process.
• Students with a student or scholar visa may attend only the
Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Walnut
Creek sites of GGU.
• New students should be prepared to pay the first term’s tuition and
fees in full at the time of registration.
• The US Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement requires
international students holding student visas to be enrolled for
consecutive terms of sufficient duration and units, typically
consisting of no fewer than 12 units per term at the undergraduate
level and nine units per term at the graduate level.
Admission to Certificate Programs and
Registering for Open Enrollment Studies
Not all students at the university are interested in earning a degree.
You may wish to attend for a shorter period of study to concentrate in
a particular area of interest or to earn a certificate. Others come simply
to take a single course or two and are classified as “Open Enrollment”
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students. Applicants who wish to earn a certificate should indicate so
when applying for admission to the university. International students
should refer to the catalog chapter “Enrolling at the University,”
p. 126, for specific unit enrollment requirements for each program.
International students holding a student or scholar visa are not eligible
for Open Enrollment studies.
Certificate Studies
To apply for certificate studies, you should submit an admission application
form and a $25 application fee for US applicants ($90 application fee for
international applicants) to the San Francisco Office of Enrollment Services.
• An official transcript documenting the equivalent of a high school
diploma from an approved institution is required for
undergraduate applicants. If you have 24 transferable semester
units or 36 quarter units or more from a regionally accredited
college or university, you should submit complete official
transcripts detailing this coursework. An official and complete
transcript documenting the award of the undergraduate degree
from a regionally accredited institution is required for graduate
applicants. An official TOEFL test score report or other proof of
fulfillment of GGU’s “English Language Proficiency Admission
Requirements” (see p. 111) is required for all applicants whose
native language is not English. Once these documents have been
received, the decision for admission to certificate studies is
communicated in writing by the Admissions Office.
• Some certificate courses require prerequisite courses that must also
be satisfied. It is not guaranteed that every course required for each
certificate is offered every term.
• Admitted certificate program students are required to maintain
normal academic progress standards, including grade-point
average.
• All coursework for a certificate program must be earned at Golden
Gate University. No transfer credit is granted. Courses earned at
GGU in a certificate program may also be used toward a degree
program at the university.
• The certificate is awarded at the end of the reporting term in which
you successfully completed all of the coursework and submitted a
Certificate Order form with its requisite fee to the Office of
Enrollment Services.
Open Enrollment Studies
If you do not wish to work toward a degree or a certificate, you may
enroll for courses through the university’s Open Enrollment process.
Permission to register for individual courses is based on prior academic
performance and preparation in appropriate prerequisites.
• Registration requires approval by an academic adviser.
• A maximum of nine units of coursework completed in Open
Enrollment status may be used toward meeting requirements for a
graduate degree or certificate program.
• A maximum of 12 units of coursework completed in Open
Enrollment status may be used toward meeting requirements for
an undergraduate degree or certificate program.
• To register for graduate courses in Open Enrollment status, you
must have an earned bachelor’s degree; to take undergraduate
courses, you must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
Open Enrollment does not require submission of GMAT scores.
• Students registered in Open Enrollment status are not eligible for
financial aid.
• Students must maintain the required cumulative grade-point
average as defined by the university’s academic progress policy to
continue enrollment in this status. See p. 124 for additional
information for policies related to academic progress.
• Non-native speakers of English must meet the “English Language
Proficiency Admission Requirements” (see p. 111) prior to
registration in Open Enrollment.
• To register for Open Enrollment, it is only necessary to file a
registration form and an Open Enrollment Data form prior to
registering.
• Students registered in Open Enrollment status are not eligible to
earn certificates or degrees.
• Open Enrollment is not available to international students with a
student or scholar visa who have applied for, but have not
received, admission to the university, unless they are in valid
immigration status at another college-level institution, have written
authorization from that institution to enroll in classes at Golden
Gate University and have met GGU’s academic and “English
Language Proficiency Admission Requirements” (p. 111).
• For more detailed information on undergraduate and graduate
program admission requirements, refer to pp. 109-115.
Admission Policies Applicable to
All Degree and Certificate Students
Re-admission of Former Students
Degree students who are absent from the university for three consecu-
tive trimesters must formally apply for re-admission. Applicants for re-
admission must meet the admission requirements in effect at the time
of re-admission. Students seeking re-admission should obtain an
“Application for Admission” form and submit it to the Admissions
Office with the appropriate fee. Official transcripts from all other insti-
tutions attended in the interim must also be forwarded to the
Admissions Office in sealed envelopes.
Students who were on academic probation at the time they left the
university may be readmitted, but they remain subject to probation-
retention guidelines in effect when they left the university.
Readmitted students will be subject to the degree requirements in
effect at the time of re-admission.
Cancellation of Application/Admission
An application may remain in pending status for up to one calendar
year from the date on which it was received in the Admissions Office.
If the file is not completed within that year, the application is expired.
Once you are admitted, the admission is valid for the term for which
you were admitted, and the subsequent two terms. If you have not
enrolled during that time period, the offer of admission is cancelled.
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To be reconsidered, you must reapply for admission, pay the applica-
tion fee in effect at the time of reapplication, and resubmit all original
transcripts as well as transcripts for any subsequent academic work
undertaken.
Pending Applications
Applicants to undergraduate and graduate studies may enroll as Open
Enrollment students while the admission application is pending final
decision. All rules applicable to Open Enrollment must be followed.
Change of Program
Degree students wishing to change their degree objective or area of
concentration must file a Change of Degree Program/Major form and
submit it to the Office of Enrollment Services. You will be re-evaluated
under the degree requirements in effect at the time the form is
processed.
Students who are on academic probation may apply for a change
of program. If the dean of the school in which the new program is
housed determines that your qualifications meet the requirements of
the new program, the application will be forwarded to the Committee
for Admissions and Academic Probation (CAAP) for review.
Applicants who desire to change their degree program prior to an
admission decision should submit the request to the Admissions Office.
There is no charge for this process.
Changing from Certificate to Degree
Status
Certificate students who wish to enter a degree program should submit
the appropriate admission application and all required supporting doc-
uments and fees. If admitted to a degree program, you will be required
to fulfill the degree requirements for that program in effect at the time
of admission. In addition to prior school records and test scores, per-
formance in certificate coursework at Golden Gate is used as a crite-
rion for admission to degree programs.
Changing from Open Enrollment
to Degree or Certificate Status
Open Enrollment is a registration program, but does not constitute
admission to the university. Students who wish to change from Open
Enrollment to a degree or certificate program should file an
Application for Admission with the Admissions Office.
Undergraduate Transfer Credit
Transferring to GGU is a convenient process, and many students receive
the maximum number of transfer units possible. Advisers at Northern
California community colleges and Admissions Office staff at Golden
Gate University can be contacted for further transfer information.
Credits from regionally accredited four-year institutions are usually
acceptable, as are college-level credits from accredited community col-
leges; credits, not grades, transfer. Credit may be granted only if the
subject matter of courses is applicable to programs offered by Golden
Gate University. General Education/Liberal Studies transfer credit varies
by degree program. Credit for terminal, occupational, technical and
vocational courses may be accepted on a limited basis.
Transfer credit from community colleges is given in accordance
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with the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC), a process in which all California community and junior col-
leges participate. GGU honors IGETC guidelines for general education
requirements. Information regarding IGETC can be obtained from all
California community and junior colleges, and most of those institu-
tions indicate IGETC-approved courses in their course catalogs. The
responsibility for the selection of the proper courses for transfer credit,
however, rests with the student. A maximum of 70 semester units may
be transferred from community colleges. Specific articulation references
are available at www.ggu.edu/transfer for many Northern California
community colleges. If you have questions about transferability of
courses, please consult the Admissions Office.
Following are some examples of other acceptable
ways in which transfer credit may be earned:
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General and Subject
Examinations (Individuals may not sit for the same CLEP test
twice in a six-month period)
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
• American College Testing (ACT) Proficiency Examination Program
(PEP) tests
• American Institute of Banking courses not completed at a commu-
nity college
• Professional Military Education (PME) evaluated by the American
Council on Education (ACE)
• Training Programs evaluated by the American Council on
Education (ACE) or the National Program on Non-collegiate
Sponsored Instruction (PONSI)
• One year’s uninterrupted active duty military service
• Undergraduate-level correspondence courses from a regionally
accredited institution
The following guidelines on undergraduate
transfer credit should also be noted:
• Courses completed at institutions accredited by one of the US
regional accrediting agencies are acceptable (e.g., Western
Association of Schools and Colleges).
• Up to 70 semester units of community college credit can be
accepted; a total of 93 units can be completed through transfer
from community colleges, four-year accredited institutions and the
options listed in the above section.
• Courses completed with grades of C- or better are acceptable.
• Cooperative education units earned may be transferred with
faculty approval.
• The maximum number of transfer credits from any one source or
combined sources may be limited.
Credit for Work Experience by Exam
Program
Many students at Golden Gate University may have obtained the
required skills and knowledge of an undergraduate course offered at
the university through prior work experience. In the interest of acceler-
ating the academic progress of such students, GGU encourages earning
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credit for this work experience by taking the Credit for Work Graduate Transfer Credit
Experience (CWE) examination. Students may obtain credit for many
Candidates for master’s degrees may transfer up to six 300–400-level
undergraduate courses in the current university catalog through the
units to the advanced program from graduate coursework completed
CWE by Exam Program.
at other regionally accredited institutions. Students who have earned a
Through a CWE examination, students must demonstrate that
master’s degree at a regionally accredited institution may be eligible to
they have acquired knowledge or skills in their working careers that
transfer up to 12 graduate-level units to a GGU master’s degree with
would normally be acquired by taking an undergraduate course. Some
the approval of the appropriate department chair or program director.
courses may also require an additional submission demonstrating skills
All foundation program course requirements may be transferred if
that are part of the learning outcomes of the course but are not tested
applicable courses were completed in prior academic coursework.
for in the CWE exam.
Students should note that certain 300–400-level course requirements
Course credits earned by taking a CWE exam may not be counted
may not be fulfilled by courses taken at other institutions, as desig-
toward the fulfillment of the 30-unit academic-residency requirement
nated by the faculty. Exceptions to these requirements will be made
nor toward the credit-hour load in any term. The units for courses suc-
only on petition to and approval by the Committee on Admissions and
cessfully completed through a CWE exam will be counted towards
Academic Probation (CAAP).
graduation but no GPA points will be awarded.
Students who have completed graduate work at another institu-
Grades earned through a CWE exam will be recorded as: High
tion may be admitted with up to six units of advanced program (300-
Pass (satisfies the graduate foundation course grade requirement of B-
400-level) credit when courses submitted for transfer credit meet all of
or better), Pass (satisfies the undergraduate grade requirement of a
the following criteria:
grade of C- or better) or Fail. The student’s academic record will show
• They are taken at the graduate level.
that the course, whether successfully passed or not, was taken as a
• They are applicable to your GGU degree objective.
“non-course equivalent.”
• They are taken at a regionally accredited institution with
Students may take a CWE examination only two times for any one
admission requirements comparable to those of GGU.
individual course. Students may not use the CWE process for any
• They are approved by the appropriate faculty member.
course that they have previously attempted or completed at the univer-
sity or other post-secondary institution. As a matter of policy, a CWE
The following guidelines on graduate transfer credit should also
exam will not be offered for a course in which credit may be earned
be noted:
through CLEP.
• Courses completed with grades of B or better by students in gradu-
Information on registration procedures for completing courses
ate status are acceptable. (Courses with grades of B- are not
through the Credit for Work Experience examination process may be
acceptable for transfer).
obtained from the Office of the Registrar. A nonrefundable fee of $500
• The transcript shows that graduate units were given. (The units
will be charged for taking a CWE examination. See the Registrar’s
must not have been used toward completion of a bachelor’s
Office for more information regarding the payment of the fee.
degree).
• Cooperative education units earned may be transferred with fac-
ulty approval.
• Professional Military Education (PME) or training courses evalu-
ated by the American Council on Education (ACE) may qualify for
transfer credit. In considering the ACE recommendation, the uni-
versity determines what level and amount of credit to accept.
• Courses taken by correspondence are not acceptable for advanced
program graduate transfer credit.

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Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Tuition is based on the total course cost for a three-unit course (four-
unit EMPA and doctoral courses), including standard fees. Courses
that have fewer than three units will be prorated accordingly. Tuition
varies by program. The following rates for tuition and fees become
effective for all terms beginning on or after June 26, 2007.
The rates published in this catalog usually remain in effect for at
least one academic year. The university reserves the right, however, to
adjust the rates for tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each term.
Undergraduate Programs*
All Courses $1,530/per 3-unit course
Graduate Programs*
Edward S. Ageno School of Business † $2,040/per 3-unit course
School of Accounting $2,040/per 3-unit course
School of Taxation $2,265/per 3-unit course
EMPA $1,760/per 4-unit course
Doctoral Program
Business Administration $3,400/per 4-unit course
*All programs may not be available at each location. Call location nearest you for details.
†All programs except Executive MBA and Executive MPA
Executive MBA Program
The Edward S. Ageno School of Business offers an accelerated 12-
month Executive Master of Business Administration degree that
emphasizes strategy and the global nature of business today. The pro-
gram, intended for those with eight or more years experience as man-
agers, professionals and entrepreneurs, costs $49,770 that includes all
courses, faculty/advisers, books, handouts, supplies, orientation ses-
sion, preparatory and web materials, an 8–10-day international study
tour, career-development advisers, snacks and personalized service.
Flexible payment plans are available that can be tailored to the individ-
ual’s or corporate reimbursement needs and requirements. Call the
Executive MBA program at 415-442-6521 for details.
Auditing Discount
Golden Gate University offers a discount of one-third off the cost of a
course for students who choose to audit a course. You must sign up to
audit when you register. Should you register for a course in non-audit
status, and later change to audit, no refund will be given.
Alumni Scholarship
The university provides a scholarship of one-third off the cost of a
course to GGU alumni. Certain limitations apply. Call the Office of
University Advancement for further details at 415-442-7820.
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Fees
Admissions Application (includes transcript evaluation):
Domestic Undergraduate or Graduate Applicant or Re-Applicant ............................$55
Domestic Doctoral Applicant or Re-Applicant ..........................................................$75
Domestic Certificate Applicant or Re-Applicant ........................................................$25
International Applicant or Re-Applicant ....................................................................$90
Certificate of Completion ....................................................................................................$25
Challenge Examination (per exam)......................................................................................$125
Corporate Reimbursement Plan ........................................................................................$100
Credit for Work Experience (CWE) Exam (per exam) ........................................................$500
Doctoral Business Core Examination ................................................................................$150
Doctoral Dissertation Binding (four copies and copyright/microfilm service) ............................$300
Doctoral Qualifying Examination ....................................................................................$150
Duplicate Diploma ..............................................................................................................$25
Graduation Application ....................................................................................................$105
Installment Payment Plan ....................................................................................................$55
Insurance (Accident or Health)
Contact the offices below for current fees:
Domestic Students ..............................................Office of Admissions & Student Affairs
International Students ............................Office of International Admissions & Advising
International Student Services (applies each term to all F and J visa holders) ..............................$90
Late Payment........................................................................................$35 per occurrence and
1.5% finance charge per month beginning 30 days after the final installment was due
Late Registration..................................................................................................................$85
Materials ............................................fee varies by class; consult the class schedule for details
Returned Check Service Charge ..........................................................................................$25
Student ID Card Replacement ............................................................................................$10
Transcript Express Delivery (per address):
US Address ..................................................................................................................$15
Non-US Address..........................................................................................................$30
Transcript Processing (per transcript) ......................................................................................$5
Tuition Adjustment
Withdrawal Policy–Adjustment of Tuition
Registration constitutes a financial contract between you and the uni-
versity, and you will be responsible for paying all charges associated
with your registration. You may wish to add/drop classes during the
voluntary withdrawal period. Should you choose to drop a class(es),
the following policy will apply.
Withdrawal from a class (commonly known as “dropping”) is offi-
cial once the university registrar has been notified. Notification must
be in writing and may be delivered in-person, by standard mail, by fax
or by electronic mail. The electronic mail must originate from your
personal or business account. The date the written notice is received
will be the official date of withdrawal. Verbal notification is
insufficient.
Tuition will be credited as follows. Fees are not refundable except
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in the case of a class being canceled by the university. Tuition credits
remain in your account. Refunds are issued upon written request. If
you are a financial aid recipient who withdraws from all courses or
drops below half time, you are subject to the Return of Title IV calcu-
lations, which determine what financial aid ramifications will occur
based on the official date of withdrawal. You also may be required to
return funds that you no longer are eligible to receive based on these
calculations. Furthermore, the returned funds may result in a balance
due on your account. For further information on Return of Title IV
funds refer to the Student Financial Planning section.
One week of instruction is defined as the seven day period that
commences midnight Sunday at the start of the week when the course
begins to 11:59 pm Saturday of the week when the course begins.
Week one through week three of instruction ..........100% Refund
Week four to end of term ............................................No Refund
You are asked to complete a short questionnaire to identify rea-
sons for withdrawal as part of the “drop” process. This questionnaire
is available online at GGU4YOU or on the Add/Drop Form at all GGU
locations. This data will be kept confidential and will be used to
improve customer service and quality.
Late Registration Fee
If you wish to register for a class after the Add Period, you must
acquire the written or e-mailed approval of the instructor and either a
senior school administrator or a regional administrator and pay an
$85 late fee. The fee is assessed only once per term regardless of the
number of classes you are registered for after the Add Period. The fee
is applied even if you are adding a different section of a class you
dropped that term. See “Adding or Dropping Courses” (p. 128) for
more information.
Financial Petition
If you are confronted with an unexpected and serious circumstance
that requires you to withdraw from your classes, you may petition the
Financial Petition Committee to reverse a portion of your tuition
charges. Your petition should explain, in detail, the circumstances, the
correlation between these circumstances and the need for you to with-
draw from the course(s), and what actions you have taken to resolve or
prevent such an event from occurring in subsequent terms. In addition,
you must provide any relevant third-party documentation. The univer-
sity will not consider petitions that are undocumented or that are
based upon pre-existing conditions. All petitions must be submitted to
the Office of Student Accounting Services no later than 90 days after
the last day of the term in which the course(s) was dropped.
The university will respond to all petitions in writing. You should
allow a minimum of 30 working days to hear from us as we are
required to verify all facts from university sources prior to review by
the Financial Petition Committee. If your petition is approved and any
adjustments to your tuition result in a credit balance on your account,
the university will apply this credit balance toward future tuition
charges within the next twelve-month period. If you are a financial aid
recipient and you have a financial petition approved, credit balances
typically are refunded to the appropriate financial aid program or
lender.
Disputes Concerning Student Accounts
All disputes concerning student accounts should be submitted in writ-
ing to: Student Accounting Services, Golden Gate University, 536
Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 or sas@ggu.edu. The
university will respond within 30 working days of receipt of the stu-
dent’s letter or e-mail.

Financial Aid Recipients Who Withdraw

Completely From All Courses
Financial aid recipients who decide to withdraw from all of their
courses or drop below half time during a financial aid term (fall,
spring, summer) must notify the Financial Aid Office by e-mail at
finaid@ggu.edu after submitting the proper withdrawal request to the
registrar.

Refund Policy
Refund of a credit balance resulting from tuition adjustment in accor-
dance with the above-stated Withdrawal Policy will be made if
requested in writing by the student. Refunds will be mailed to your
address as noted on the request for refund. If you are a financial aid
recipient, credit balances resulting from tuition adjustments under the
Withdrawal Policy typically are refunded to the appropriate financial
aid program or lender. For additional information on financial aid
refunds refer to the chapter “Student Financial Planning,” Return of
Title IV Funds section of the GGU catalog.
Because of the administrative workload during the registration
period, refunds cannot be processed during the first 30 working days
following the opening of any trimester.
No refunds will be made by virtue of curtailment of services brought
about as a result of strikes, natural disasters, civil insurrection, riots or
the threats thereof, or other causes beyond the control of the university.

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Student Financial Planning
The concept of having a financial plan is that you define a financial need
based on your life circumstances, look at the array of financial choices
for fulfilling that need and weave together the best options for you into a
plan that will maximize your support over your educational career.
The most common elements of a financial plan are
A. Setting an academic goal
B. Establishing a path to graduation
C. Identifying the financial resources required to meet your goal
D. Matching your financial needs with the available financial
options
E. Financial resources and payment options available to fund a
GGU education include
Financial resources and payment options available to fund a GGU
education include
1. Federal Financial Aid
• Loans are by far the most widely used tool in financial aid
and provide a very low cost alternative and a wide array
of options not available with other programs.
• Grants are available to undergraduate students who
demonstrate financial need and are US citizens or eligible
noncitizens.
2. State Grants – available to undergraduate students who
demonstrate financial need. Students must also be a US citizen
or eligible noncitizen and a California resident.
3. Scholarships – both need-based and merit-based scholarships
are available to undergraduate and graduate students.
4. Alternative Private Loans
5. Student direct pay – you may pay upfront or in installments
through a payment plan.
6. Corporate pay – your employer can reimburse you or we can
bill them directly.
Federal Financial Aid
GGU encourages all you to consider applying for financial aid as part of
your financial plan to cover educational costs. The Financial Aid Office
is dedicated to providing student guidance through the financial aid
application process. There are several types of financial aid programs
for which a student may apply. Each program has specific criteria.
General Eligibility Requirements
You must
• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US
• Have registered with the Selective Service between the ages of 18
and 25, if you are male
• Possess a high school diploma, GED or state certificate, or pass a
federally approved “Ability to Benefit” test
• Be admitted and matriculated in an approved degree or certificate
program at GGU
• Be registered for courses at least half time at GGU per trimester
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• Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as required by the
Financial Aid Office SAP policy (for continuing students)
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on a
federal grant
• Not simultaneously receiving financial aid at another instituion.
How to Apply
• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
The application is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use the
GGU Title IV school code 001205 in step six of the FAFSA.
• Complete the GGU financial aid application for the trimesters you
are planning to attend GGU. The application is available at
www.ggu.edu. Click on “Admissions and Costs,” then “Tuition
and Financial Aid,” and then “Apply.”
Application Process
• Submit a completed FAFSA to the US Department of Education
processor. The fastest way to file is to do so online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• FAFSA information is processed and results are sent to the institu-
tions indicated in step six of the FAFSA and to the student (average
time 2-4 weeks).
• GGU reviews FAFSA information and may request other needed
documents.
• Student returns requested documents to GGU. We will notify you
by e-mail/letter if we are missing any documents.
• A financial aid award letter will be developed for the student
dependent on the number of units and trimesters indicated on the
GGU Financial Aid Application, and student program eligibility.
• Financial aid may not be used to cover tuition for repeated
courses, whether or not the student received a grade.
• GGU calculates financial aid award and sends it to the student by
e-mail and US mail.
• If a student accepts loans on the award letter, loans will be certified
for disbursement.
• Financial aid is disbursed to a student’s account during the
trimester depending on when the student returned the award letter
to GGU and the date the loans are certified.
• If after financial aid is dispersed to a student’s account, a credit
balance is produced, a refund check will be issued to the student.
• Refund checks are processed within 10 business days after the
credit appears.
Calculation of Financial Aid
A general budget is devised that includes housing, food, books/sup-
plies, transportation, personal expenses and actual tuition costs per
student. The tuition costs are based upon the unit enrollment informa-
tion the student reports on the GGU Financial Aid Application. The
budget is called cost of attendance (COA).
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Standard financial aid policy requires that you and/or your family
contribute a portion of your resources to pay for the cost of your edu-
cation. The amount you are expected to contribute varies depending
on individual circumstances and program eligibility. The contribution
amount is calculated by the information on the FAFSA and is called
expected family contribution (EFC).
To determine your financial need, take your COA and subtract
your EFC — the remainder is your financial need. Depending on the
programs for which a student is eligible, the Financial Aid Office then
calculates program awards based on the criteria for each program.
Types of Federal Financial Aid
Need-based Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who
have low EFCs as calculated by the FAFSA formula. The US
Department of Education will notify the student of their Pell Grant eli-
gibility by sending a Student Aid Report (SAR) to each student who
files the FAFSA.
Currently, Federal Pell Grant ranges from $400 to $4,310 for an
academic year based on the student’s EFC and verified enrollment status.
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
ACG awards provide $750 for first-year students and $1,300 for sec-
ond-year students who completed a rigorous high school program of
study after Jan. 1, 2006. Rigorous high school programs of study are
defined by individual states. Documentation is required from a stu-
dent’s high school of graduation. California students will have a
California Golden Seal Merit Diploma. Students must be US citizens,
Pell Grant eligible, and enrolled full time in a degree program.
National Science and Mathematics Access to
Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
SMART awards are offered to students in specific majors during the
third and fourth year of study. Students may receive $4,000 per year or
$2,000 per semester. Specified major fields of study are: computer sci-
ence, mathematics, engineering, technology, physical sciences, and desig-
nated critical foreign languages. Students must be enrolled full time, be
US citizens, Pell Grant eligible, and have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG awards are offered to undergraduate students without a prior
bachelor’s degree with the lowest EFCs, enrolled at GGU for at least
six units per trimester and who are Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Awards for the academic year are dependent on the federal funding
allocation to GGU. Currently, the maximum award for FSEOG is
$1,800 a year depending on federal funding. FSEOG may not be
awarded to students who are receiving other federal grants such as
ACG or SMART grants and/or state grants. GGU employees who
receive tuition reimbursement are not eligible for FSEOG.
Federal Stafford Loan Annual Borrowing Limits*
DEPENDENT** INDEPENDENT**
ACADEMIC LEVEL STUDENTS STUDENTS
Freshmen (29 units or less) $ 3,500 $ 7,500
Sophomores (30–59 units) $ 4,500 $ 8,500
Juniors/Seniors (60 units or more) $ 5,500 $10,500
Graduates (have bachelor’s degree) not applicable $20,500
* The amounts shown represent the total combined eligibility for subsidized and unsubsidized
Stafford loans as of July 1, 2007.
**Dependent or Independent status is determined by the US Department of Education criteria
on the FAFSA.
Loans
Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (FFELP)
Stafford Loans
Subsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to students who meet the finan-
cial need criteria established by the US Department of Education.
Students must be enrolled at least half time per trimester. The US
Department of Education will pay the interest while students are in
school at least half time, and for the first six months after dropping
below half time or graduating.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to students who do not meet
the financial need criteria for Subsidized Stafford Loans. Student must
be enrolled at least half time per trimester. A student may pay the inter-
est while in school or allow the interest to accrue and the interest will
be added to the principal amount of the loan.
The interest will be an estimated 6.12 percent as of July 1, 2007
and is subject to congressional readjustments each year. Students must
begin repaying the loan, principal and interest six months after gradua-
tion or when a student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. Banks
who participate in the FFELP may charge a small origination fee,
which the student must repay. This fee is included when the student
goes into repayment status.
See chart above for half time Federal Stafford Loan annual bor-
rowing limits.* First-time borrowers at GGU are required to have
Entrance Loan Counseling.
Entrance Loan Counseling is required by the Department of
Education before federal loans may be disbursed to a student.
Entrance Loan Counseling will advise a student of their responsibili-
ties, loan information and that the loan must be repaid. Visit
www.edfund.org for more information.
Exit Loan Counseling is required for GGU borrowers who drop
below half time status or graduate. Exit Loan Counseling is required
by the Department of Education to make sure that students understand
their rights and obligations and repayment information on the loans.
Visit www.edfund.org for more information.
Federal PLUS
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is available
to parents or stepparents of dependent undergraduate students.
Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance; minus any other aid
their child may receive. Parental applicants for this program will have
to establish credit worthiness with their chosen lender (bank). PLUS is
always unsubsidized.
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The interest rate is variable and adjusted each year on July 1, with State Grants
a cap of 9 percent. Currently the rate is 6.8 percent with the next
adjustment scheduled for July 1, 2007. Interest accrues from the date
Cal Grants
loan funds are fully disbursed until the loan is repaid in full.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administers grant
Lenders may charge fees, which will be repaid during the repay-
programs for undergraduates who are California Residents seeking
ment schedule.
their first associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or certificate. The applica-
Students are required to file a FAFSA but financial need is not con-
tion deadline is March of the preceding award year (March 2, 2007
sidered a factor in the parental application process.
would be the deadline for 2007-08 academic year). Awards are based
A separate loan application is required. For further information,
on both financial need from the FAFSA information, verified enroll-
visit www.ggu.edu. Click on “Admissions and Costs,” then “Tuition
ment status and academic merit. Cal Grants are typically applied to
and Financial Aid,” then “Financial Aid,” and then “Federal Financial
tuition costs and fees at an educational institution. Students must be
Aid.”
enrolled at least half time.
Graduate PLUS (G-PLUS) GGU administers both Cal Grant A for high merit and Cal Grant
Graduate students may apply for the Graduate PLUS loan. This loan B for average merit and low family income only. Cal Grants may range
is for graduate students who are at least half-time status per trimester. from $1,551 to over $9,874 per academic year. All Cal Grant funding
To calculate the loan amount available through G-PLUS, take the stu- is subject to yearly state budget approval.
dent’s COA and subtract all financial aid. Cal Grant requires that a student file the FAFSA and a have a verified GPA received post-
marked by March 2. For further information regarding CSAC GPA verification form visit
www.csac.ca.gov.
Cost of Attendance $25,000
Minus Scholarship $ 1,500
Minus Stafford Loans $20,500
Scholarships
Amount of G-PLUS $ 3,000
Academic Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to assist new undergraduate students in
The interest rate is 8.5 percent and subject to change each July 1.
completing their bachelor's degree. Recognition is given to academic
Graduate applicants to this program will have to establish credit wor-
excellence. Scholarships are not granted for units of repeated courses.
thiness with their chosen lender (bank). G-PLUS loans are always
No application is required. To be eligible you
unsubsidized and students may pay the interest while in school. You
are required to file a FAFSA but financial need is not a factor. A sepa- • Must be a first time admitted GGU undergraduate student
rate loan application is required. For further information, visit (international or domestic in a degree program)
www.ggu.edu. For further information visit www.ggu.edu. Click on • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from US institu-
“Admissions and Costs,” then “Tuition and Financial Aid,” and then tions or comparable grade average based on evaluation of interna-
“Financial Aid,” then “Federal Financial Aid.” tional academic credentials (graduated award based on academic
performance)
Federal Perkins Loan
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, while enrolled at GGU
Perkins loans are awarded to students who have high financial need • Must be enrolled at least half time (six units per term) at all times
according to the Financial Aid Policy of the institution. These loans are • Must earn a minimum of six units each reporting term (grades of
limited to current federal and revolving institutional funds. No interest AU and CR, do not count)
accrues while the student is enrolled at least half-time status. The 5 • Must file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you are a US citizen or
percent fixed interest rate starts nine months after the student gradu- eligible noncitizen.
ates or is enrolled less than half-time status. A minimum repayment of
For further information, contact the Financial Aid Office at
$40 per month is required. There is a ten-year maximum repayment
415-442-7270 or go to www.ggu.edu. Click on “Admissions and
term.
Costs,” then “Tuition and Financial Aid,” and then “Apply.”
Federal Perkins Loan borrowers have individual promissory notes and are required to complete
Entrance and Exit Loan Counseling sessions.
Endowed and Gift Scholarship
Federal Work Study
Endowed and Gift scholarships are funded through the generosity of
Federal Work Study (FWS) provides federally subsidized work oppor-
GGU alumni, friends, foundations and corporations. Some individual
tunities. Students must be eligible to work in the US and provide docu-
scholarships may have more restrictive criteria or separate applica-
ments to substantiate their employment eligibility. FWS jobs may be
tions. These scholarships typically are awarded on the basis of aca-
located both on campus and off campus. Pay rates are competitive and
demic merit in addition to other specific criteria established by the
vary depending on the position and skills required. Work Study jobs
donors of the funds.
are limited to the amount of the student’s Work Study award. The
There is no application required. For some named scholarships,
GGU Financial Aid Application will give the student the opportunity
which have specific criteria, an application will be requested by invita-
to apply for the Federal Work Study Program. Application requests
tion from the Scholarship Committee.
will be reviewed and the Financial Aid Office will contact the students.
The FAFSA is required.

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Requirements:
• Have been admitted to a program of study
• Remain matriculated in the same degree program
• Maintain a minimum half-time enrollment status (six units for
undergraduate, four units for graduate and doctoral students).
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average for both
undergraduate and graduate students.
• Students who receive tuition assistance from their employer may
not be eligible to receive Endowed and Gift scholarships.
• Students who receive Cal Grants or other benefits for educational
purposes may not be eligible to receive Endowed and Gift
scholarships.
• A change in status that results in a student not meeting any one of
the above standards will be subject to retroactive loss of the schol-
arship and repayment to the university of previously disbursed
scholarship funds.
• Recipients of Headway, Summit and student government associa-
tion scholarship(s) are not eligible for an Endowed and Gift
scholarship.
• International students are eligible as long as they meet the require-
ments above.
• US citizens and US permanent residents must have a
completed FAFSA. Students may complete the FAFSA online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Scholarships may vary depending on merit, need, enrolled units per
trimester and funds available. Scholarships to be applied towards a
portion of tuition costs only at GGU. For additional information about
Endowed and Gift scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office at
415-442-7270
Handlery Hotels Endowed Scholarship
Applicants need to submit a statement that demonstrates their commu-
nity involvement.
Huguenot Society of California
Endowed Scholarship
Applicants need to submit an essay detailing their financial need, merit
accomplishments and triumph over adversity.
Masud Mehran Endowed Scholarship
Applicants need to submit documentation along with a statement that
details their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
Frances Preissner Endowed Scholarship
Applicants must be US citizens and submit a statement that demon-
strates their commitment to Golden Gate University's mission. All
statements, essays, and/or other information for scholarship considera-
tion should be directed to Scholarships & VA Benefits; Golden Gate
University, 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105; or e-mail to
cdecker@ggu.edu.
Alumni Scholarship
To promote lifelong learning, GGU offers degree-holding alumni a one-
third-off tuition scholarship on one course per trimester (the course cannot
count toward a degree or a certificate). Interested alumni must complete
an Alumni Tuition Scholarship Authorization Form and present it to the
Office of University Advancement. Students with GGU bachelor’s degrees
may apply.
Graduate Community Leadership
Scholarship
This scholarship 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. You must have received a bachelor's degree from a
regionally accredited US academic institution or qualified international
institution. Students must complete a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Application deadlines are July 1 for fall, Nov. 1 for spring and March 1
for summer.
Graduate Community Leadership Scholarship Requirements:
• Before or prior to the end of your first term at Golden Gate
University, submit a completed Graduate Community Leadership
Scholarship application to Admissions, along with a two-page
(maximum 1,000 words) essay detailing community service.
• Must be a newly, fully admitted graduate student in a degree pro-
gram in the Ageno School of Business or School of Taxation
(excluding EMBA and DBA).
• You must have a minimum of 3.35 cumulative GPA upon entering
GGU (official sealed transcript from prior institution required.)
• Complete a minimum of six units per term.
• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• Demonstrate commitment to advocacy, activism, volunteer and/or
civic involvement, not related to your primary profession or job.
• Submit a letter of recommendation or endorsement from someone
who is directly affiliated with the work outlined above.
School of Taxation Scholarship
Funded by the generous, annual contributions of alumni, friends and
tax and accounting firms, this scholarship is awarded on the basis of
academic achievement in the first three courses. A separate application
is required and is available through the School of Taxation.
Effective fall 2006: to be considered for a scholarship from GGU,
students must file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
General Scholarship Policy
Matriculated, enrolled students who are US citizens and permanent
residents or other eligible noncitizens are required to submit a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for any
scholarship. In step six of the FAFSA, students must indicate Golden
Gate University's Title IV code 001205 in order for the FAFSA infor-
mation to be received at GGU. FAFSAs should be on file at GGU at the
beginning of the trimester. International students are excluded from the
FAFSA requirement.
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For undergraduates
• Maintain at least half-time attendance at all times to remain
eligible
• Earn at least six units at the end of their last enrolled term to
remain eligible
• If enrolled in three-quarter time attendance, students must earn at
least six units at the end of their last enrolled term to remain
eligible
• Starting with three-quarter time attendance but dropping to half
time attendance, students will have their eligibility prorated during
their next enrolled term
• Starting with full-time attendance but dropping to three-quarter-
time or half-time attendance, students will have their eligibility
prorated during their next enrolled term
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain eligible
• The same principles apply if a student fails a class or two
For graduates:
• Maintain at least half-time attendance at all times to remain
eligible
• Earn at least four units at the end of their last enrolled term to
remain eligible
• Starting with full-time attendance but dropping to half-time atten-
dance at the end of their last enrolled term, students will have their
eligibility prorated during their next enrolled term.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to remain eligible
• The same principles apply if a student fails a class or two
For all students
• Students in the last term of enrollment will have the scholarship
prorated in the event that half enrollment status is not necessary to
meet graduation requirements.
• Scholarships are not awarded for any repeated classes.
• Students who interrupt enrollment or who fail to earn the required
minimum units will forfeit the scholarship for the next term.
• Generally, a student will be awarded one scholarship. Students
who demonstrate exceptional need that is not met by the financial
aid package and have already received one scholarship may be
awarded an additional scholarship. The additional scholarship will
be awarded for one year and may be renewed each award year.
• Students receiving other grants, scholarships or other financial
assistance intended for tuition costs (i.e., Cal Grants, other grants,
tuition remission) will have their scholarships prorated so that
their total scholarship and/or tuition remission amount does not
exceed the total tuition cost.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must be maintained at all
times to remain eligible.
• Scholarships may not exceed the total cost of tuition in a reporting
term.
• All GGU scholarships are applied towards tuition costs. No award
shall exceed amount of tuition.
• GGU scholarship awards may be credited to student's account
month end September, January and/or June
• Awards for scholarships may be duration of program, yearly
and/or one time only.
• Amount of awards are dependent on yearly contributions, budgets
and other funding issues.
• Scholarships may be subject to budget control and/or donor
contributions.
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Alternative/Private Loans
GGU has a list of lenders that offer additional loans to students. These
loans can supplement the gap between the Cost of Attendance minus
all financial aid awarded to the student. Each participating lender has
their own criteria for loan eligibility. Typically, you must be a US citi-
zen or permanent resident and demonstrate credit worthiness.
Payments may begin immediately; interest rates and deferment options
will differ from lender to lender. GGU recommends that every student
compare the variables and options of each lender before making a deci-
sion to take out an alternative/private loan. Visit www.ggu.edu for fur-
ther information.
International Students
A few lenders offer loan programs to international students. These types
of loans are considered private or alternative loans. International students
are required to apply with a US citizen or permanent resident cosigner.
Cosigner release option is not available to international students.
Deferment, repayment, loan limits and other options may vary from
lender to lender. If approved the loan may be up to the Cost of Attendance
per academic year. Visit www.ggu.edu for further information.
Obligation for Payment
Your registration constitutes a financial contract between you and the
university. Your right to university services and benefits is contingent
upon you making all payments as agreed upon. If you do not make
payments of amounts owed to the university when they become due,
the university has the right to cancel your registration, withhold your
grades, transcripts, diplomas, scholastic certificates and degrees and
impound your final exams. If you fail to maintain good financial
standing with the university, you will be denied participation in any
deferred payment plans and/or some forms of financial aid. In addi-
tion, this may impact your credit rating. Furthermore, the university
may administratively withdraw you from your current courses.
In order to register for a new term, you must pay any outstanding
balances from preceding terms prior to registering for the new term. If
you have not paid an outstanding balance or made payment arrange-
ments satisfactory to the university, you will not be allowed to register.
This policy also applies to any outstanding balances with the Golden
Gate University Bookstore, or any other company that operates a con-
cession or service on behalf of the university.
Student Direct Pay
In order to complete your registration, you must pay all tuition and
fees at the time of registration or make other financial arrangements
with Golden Gate University. The university gladly accepts payment in
cash, personal check, travelers cheques, credit card
(MasterCard/Visa/American Express) and wire transfers. Some pay-
ment plans will require verification of eligibility prior to registration.
In addition, the university offers the following payment plans:
Installment Payment Plan
The university offers an installment payment plan through Tuition
Management Systems (payment plan management provider) to stu-
dents in good financial standing. Students have the option to elect
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automatic debit from their checking account or credit card payment. In
order to participate in this plan, you must sign up with Tuition
Management Systems (TMS) by calling 800-722-4867 or going to
www.afford.com and pay a $55 processing fee (nonrefundable) each
term. The balance is due in two to five equal installments over the
course of the term depending upon when you register. All applicable
university registration fees must be paid directly to the university.
Installment payments are due to TMS on the first of each month. In all
cases, final payment is due on Dec. 1 for fall term, May 1 for spring
term and Aug. 1 for summer term. A statement will be sent to you by
TMS.
All payments should be mailed to Tuition Management Systems,
Payment Processing Center, PO Box 70900, Philadelphia, PA 19176.
Late payments will result in a $35 fee per occurrence. Unpaid
accounts will be assessed a 1.5 percent finance charge per month
beginning 30 days after the final due date for the term. International
students are not eligible for the installment payment plan in their first
term at the university.
Corporate Direct Pay
Corporate Reimbursement Plan
The university offers a corporate reimbursement plan through Tuition
Management Systems (payment plan management provider) to stu-
dents in good financial standing. To be eligible for this plan your
employer must be a third party other than the student and agree prior
to registration to pay for your tuition and/or fees. An authorization
form can be obtained from the Student Accounting Services Office.
This form must be completed each term and submitted along with the
business card of the authorizing officer to the Student Accounting
Services Office. In addition, in order to participate in this plan, you
must sign up with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) by calling 800-
722-4867 or going to www.afford.com and pay a $100 processing fee
(nonrefundable) each term. All applicable university registration fees
must be paid directly to the university. Payment is due on Feb. 5 for
the fall term, July 5 for the spring term and Oct. 5 for the summer
term. A statement will be sent to you by TMS and all payments should
be mailed to Tuition Management Systems, Payment Processing Center,
PO Box 70900, Philadelphia, PA 19176.
The university is not responsible for billing your company. If for
any reason your employer fails to pay the university, you will remain
responsible for payment of the full tuition and fees. A late payment fee
of $35 will be assessed if not paid by the final due date indicated on
the authorization form and a 1.5 percent finance charge per month
after 30 days past due.
Corporate/Agency Direct Bill Plan
If your employer agrees to pay your tuition and/or fees up front, with-
out grade or course completion limitations, the university will bill your
employer directly for all authorized costs and the payment is due 30
days after billing. To be eligible for this plan, the employer must be a
third party other than the student; GGU and your employer must exe-
cute a contract agreeing to payment terms prior to completing registra-
tion. A standard contract agreement is available from the Student
Accounting Services Office and must be submitted and approved prior
to registration. If the company authorizes less than 100 percent pay-
ment of registration charges, you will be required to utilize one of the
university’s other payment plans for that portion of the total charges
not covered. If for any reason your employer fails to pay the university,
you remain responsible for payment of the full tuition and fees. Golden
Gate will assess your account a late payment fee of $35 if not paid
within 30 days of billing.
After reviewing the student financial planning components, GGU
students will be able to build their own plan to cover educational costs.
Should any student want or need further assistance with their financial
plan, GGU’s Financial Aid Office staff is available for consultation.
Financial Aid Disbursements
Federal and State Grant Programs, Federal
Perkins Loan and Scholarships
Students must have completed all the requirements of the program or
loan before a disbursement is released. The funds will be disbursed to
the student’s account after the last day to drop and the student will
receive a tuition refund of each trimester. Enrollment verification is
performed each trimester. The student’s financial aid award is based on
the information that is provided on the GGU Financial Aid Application
at the time the award is calculated. If there are changes in the enroll-
ment information at the time of disbursement, the student’s award will
have to be recalculated. Recalculation may result in changes to the
original award amounts and delay disbursements.
Federal Stafford Loans
Federal Stafford Loans are sent electronically to the university by the
lender. Dates of Federal Stafford Loan disbursements are dependent on
the start of the trimester and when the student has completed the
financial aid process. Federal Stafford Loans are disbursed in two
equal amounts for two terms. If the lender charges fees, the disbursed
amount will be minus the fees.
Single term Federal Stafford Loans will have two disbursements in
one term in compliance with Federal regulations.
First time Federal Stafford Loan borrowers must complete an
Entrance Loan Counseling Session before funds can be released. In
compliance with Federal regulations, a 30-day hold is placed on the
funds for first time undergraduate borrowers. Federal Stafford Loan
funds will be released to the student’s account after the 30 days.
Enrollment status must be verified.
If the disbursement of funds to the student’s account produces a
credit balance, a refund check will be issued to the student.
Federal PLUS/Graduate PLUS (G-PLUS)
Federal PLUS funds are disbursed based upon when the trimester
starts, your enrollment status is verified and the loan process has been
completed. Lenders may charge fees, which will have to be repaid. The
fees will be included in the amount to repay. The initial repayment of
the loan starts within 60 days after the loan has been fully disbursed. If
a Federal PLUS is applied to your account and a credit balance occurs,
the credit balance will be sent to your parent.
Students who are federal financial aid recipients who
withdrew/dropped completely in their last enrolled trimester or whose
enrollment status became less than half time in their last enrolled
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trimester may be subject to a 30-day delay in disbursement of federal
financial aid to their student account.
Graduate PLUS loans can be awarded to students who request
additional funds beyond Stafford loan eligibility. Credit worthiness is
checked and lenders may charge fees. The Graduate PLUS award is
COA minus the amount of all financial aid awarded. Graduate PLUS
requires a separate loan application. If a credit balance is produced,
Graduate PLUS loan funds are applied to the student’s account and the
credit balance is sent to the student.
Current financial aid funds may not be applied retroactively to
past-due balances without written permission from the student. Visit
www.ggu.edu to download the form. Click on “Admissions and
Costs,” then “Tuition and Financial Aid,” then “Financial Aid,” and
then “Federal Financial Aid.”
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Policy
All students who receive financial aid are subject to SAP monitoring in
compliance with the US Department of Education. Students must con-
tinue to meet SAP standards for units applied towards a degree or cer-
tificate. A student’s SAP is measured in three ways:
1. Qualitatively – Cumulative Grade-point Average
Undergraduates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
All graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
If a student does not maintain their cumulative GPA according to
class level, the student is automatically placed on probation on the
next enrolled trimester.
2. Quantitatively – Rate of Progress
A student must complete a certain percentage of trimester units for
which he or she has received financial aid according to the chart
below:
FINANCIAL AID COMPLETED UNITS
UNITS PER NEEDED TO
CLASS LEVEL TRIMESTER FULFILL SAP
Undergraduate 6 or more 6*
3. Maximum Time Frame
Financial aid recipients must complete requirements for a degree
within 125 percent of standard time frame (for instance, a student
enrolled in a degree program that requires 123 units, has up to
154 units to complete the program).
Note: units attempted also include all units transferred in to GGU
from prior institutions. Students who have reached their
maximum time frame are not given one trimester of Financial Aid
Probation. Students must appeal to reinstate financial aid
eligibility, see item B (below).
Financial Aid Probation
Financial aid probation means that the student will be awarded finan-
cial aid for the next enrolled trimester only. If the student has already
been awarded for two trimesters, the student’s award will be cancelled
and redone for one trimester only. After the Financial Aid Probation
trimester is completed, a review will be done to determine if the stu-
dent is meeting the criteria in all three components of SAP.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NONCONSECUTIVE TRIMESTERS
ON FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
Aggregate
Undergraduates 4
Graduates 3
Doctoral 2
Certificates 0
Three-term Cohort Programs 0
Note: Students who exceed the number of trimesters on financial aid probation will have to go
through the appeal process. See item B (on next page).
If a student is not maintaining SAP in all three components after
the financial aid probation trimester, the student will not be eligible to
receive financial aid for any continuing trimesters.
If a student does not maintain SAP for two consecutive trimesters
you will automatically be ineligible for financial aid.
Undergraduate example:

Graduate/Doctoral 4 or more 4*
Spring 04 Summer Fall
*No repeated courses are considered for financial aid.
04 SAP ok Probation SAP ok

Spring 05 Summer Fall

If a student does not complete the number of units in the above grid, 05 Probation Probation Student Pays
the student is automatically placed on probation on the next enrolled
trimester. Spring 06 Summer
Repeated Courses 06 Probation Financial Aid
Students may take repeated courses, however repeated courses cannot Terminated
be used in determining enrollment status for financial aid eligibility. You must pay fall 2005 tuition because in spring and summer
“I” (incomplete) and “W” (withdrawal) have no grade-point value trimesters you did not make SAP. When you did not maintain SAP
and are not used in the calculation of the grade-point average. They again in spring 2006, you became ineligible for financial aid.
are however counted towards the calculation of the quantitative meas-
ure of progress and will affect SAP.
“AU” (audit), “CR” (credit) and “NC” (no credit) symbols have
no grade-point value and are not used in the calculation of the grade-
point average. They are not counted in credits attempted and are not
eligible for financial aid.
Refer to the GGU catalog section “Grading Practices and
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How to Reinstate Financial Aid Eligibility
A. Enroll and complete one trimester of at least half-time status
without financial aid and maintain the cumulative GPA for undergrad-
uates, graduates or doctoral students while attending GGU or
B. Appeal your financial aid ineligibility by writing a letter to the
Financial Aid Appeals Committee explaining your extenuating circum-
stances and providing documentation supporting your situation.
Preferred documentation is three professional reference letters with
notarized signatures or on professional letterhead supporting your cir-
cumstance. Professional references include doctors, counselors, clergy,
lawyers, school officials, therapists, social workers, etc.
The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will send a response to each
appeal via e-mail and US mail within 10-14 business days.
Federal Financial Aid Recipients who drop or withdraw completely
from all courses during a trimester will have their federal financial aid
awards recalculated under the Federal Student Financial Aid (Title IV)
Policy:
Federal Student Financial Aid
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Golden
Gate University must calculate pro-rated student aid eligibility for stu-
dents who withdraw or take a leave of absence before completing more
than 60 percent of any academic term. Federal financial aid awarded to
the student and not earned at the time of the effective date of withdrawal
or leave of absence will be returned to the Federal Title IV Student
Financial Aid Programs. Both the student and the university may be
required to return all or a portion of the federal financial aid disbursed
for the specified academic term. For withdrawal or leave of absence pro-
cedures please refer to the “Tuition and Fees” section of the GGU catalog,
on p. 116.
If financial aid funds must be returned to the Title IV aid programs,
loan funds will be returned before grant funds. Federal financial aid funds
are returned in the following order:
1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
2. Subsidized Stafford Loans
3. Federal Perkins Loan
4. Federal PLUS
5. Federal Pell Grant
6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
7. Other assistance programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher
Education Assistance Act
The Student Accounting Services Office and the Financial Aid
Office have information on this policy for students. Examples of repay-
ment calculations are available.
If a tuition refund occurs after the calculation of the Return of
Title IV Funds and produces a credit balance on the student’s account,
the credit balance check will be issued back to the student’s lender to
reduce the outstanding loan balance for the student. For additional
refund information please refer to the “Tuition and Fees” section of
the GGU catalog, on p. 116.
Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits
Recipients
Students who receive educational benefits from the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) will have their enrollment data reported to the
VA. Please contact GGU’s VA certifying official in the Financial Aid
Office at 415-442-7270 or e-mail GGU4YOU@ ggu.edu to initiate the
certification of your enrollment.
Shortly after the beginning of each term, GGU’s VA certifying offi-
cial reports to the VA the number of units each of the veterans is tak-
ing, along with the dates of the term, and updates this information
monthly. The VA uses this information to determine award amounts.
VA regulations require that GGU report unit amounts and enrollment
dates by individual term, as opposed to reporting terms. The VA deter-
mines the classification status for undergraduate students, and uses
GGU’s classifications for graduate students:
GGU’s academic programs are approved by the Higher Education
Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (HECB/SAA) for enroll-
ment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38
and Title 10, US Code.
Veterans Benefits
Golden Gate University is proud to be approved for Veterans Benefits.
For additional Veterans Benefits information contact:
City and County of San Francisco
875 Stevenson Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103
Main: 415-554-7100
Fax: 415-554-7101
TDD: 415-554-7106
Contact Us
The GGU Financial Aid Office has an open-door policy. We have
financial aid advisors continuously available during our business
hours. The FAO staff is here to assist any student who has questions,
needs forms, is seeking additional information, is looking for guidance
on the financial aid process or would like to talk about a financial plan
to cover expenses throughout their educational career.
Phone: 415-442-7270 or 800-GGU-4YOU; fax 415-442-7819;
e-mail: finaid@ggu.edu; or visit www.ggu.edu.
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Enrolling at the University

Academic Calendar The university reports the enrollment status of each of our students
to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH) on the 15th of every
Golden Gate University operates on a trimester schedule, with 16-week
month. We report the beginning and ending dates of the terms (not
courses offered in the spring, summer and fall. We also offer 10-week
classes) in which you are enrolled and the enrollment classification (half
courses and eight-week courses. Classes are offered on days, evenings
time, full time, etc.). The NSCH makes this information available to
and weekends and on the Internet through our CyberCampus. Please
lending institutions, prospective employers, verification agencies and
contact the university site you are interested in attending or
others wanting to verify a student’s enrollment.
www.ggu.edu for specific schedules. Registration and advising begin
The information we report to NSCH is limited to the student’s
approximately six weeks prior to the start of each term, and you can
directory information. If you do not want your information reported
begin attending at the start of any of our terms. Many students attend
to the NSCH or other inquirers, submit a Request to Prevent
year round. Degree or certificate seeking students can take up to two
Disclosure of Directory Information form available on GGU4YOU or
consecutive terms off without having to reapply for admission.
from the Office of Records and Registration. See Student Rights

Enrollment Status Classifications and Regarding Their Records in the “University Standards and Policies”
chapter of this catalog for further details.
Disclosures
The university classifies enrollment status based on academic level and the DBA Students on Dissertation Hiatus
number of units registered for within a reporting term. A reporting term is Students who are in the doctor of business administration (DBA)
an umbrella term covering the following individual terms: degree program and are working on their dissertation may abstain
• Fall Reporting Term includes the Fall Trimester, Fall B, and from registering for one term and still qualify as being enrolled as a
Fall C full-time student by submitting a DBA Dissertation Hiatus Request
• Spring Reporting Term includes, the Spring Trimester, Spring B, Form to the Office of Records and Registration. You must
and Spring C • Take no more than one hiatus term
• Summer Reporting Term includes the Summer Trimester, • Have registered previously for at least one term of dissertation units
Summer B, and Summer C. • Be in good academic standing
• Have no outstanding financial obligations with the university
STATUS Less than Half Time Three-quarter Full Time
CLASSIFICATIONS Half Time Time
Enrollment Minimum and Maximum
UNDERGRADUATE 5-or-less units 6–8 units 9–11 units 12-or-more units
Requirements
GRADUATE 3-or-less units 4–7 units N/A 8-or-more units The maximum number of units you may register for within a term
depends upon your academic level:

Please note, these classifications do not apply if you are registered • Undergraduate: 17 units
in only one eight-week term (e.g., Fall B). You must also register for • Graduate: 14 units
another eight-week term or and/or the trimester, otherwise you will be • Doctoral: eight units
reported as “less than half time,” regardless of the number of units you You may register for additional units provided you supply the
registered for. Office of Records and Registration with the written approval of the
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Conditionally Admitted Students
Conditionally admitted undergraduate students may register for a maxi-
mum of 12 units per term while in this status. Conditionally admitted
graduate students may register for a maximum of nine units per term
while in this status. It is strongly recommended that conditionally
admitted students take only one or two courses per term until their con-
ditional admission requirements are satisfied.
International Students with
Student or Scholar Immigration Status
US federal regulations require international students residing in the US
with a student or scholar immigration status to enroll in a full course of
study. Your degree level and the length of the academic terms in which
you enroll are used to determine the full course of study requirement.
International undergraduate students are required to enroll in a min-
imum of 12 units per academic term. International graduate students are
required to enroll in a minimum of nine units per academic term.
Doctoral students must be enrolled in a minimum of eight units per aca-
demic term while they are completing their coursework and four units
per academic term while completing their dissertation.
Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students are eligible for a
vacation term after completing two consecutive terms of full-time
coursework. Units for grades of W (Withdrawal), AU (Audit), NC (No
Credit) and I (Incomplete) are not counted in calculating unit load for
immigration purposes.
GGU operates on a multiterm academic calendar that consists of
three trimesters: fall term, spring term and summer term. In order to be
considered full time for one of these terms, international students must
enroll in in-person classes that span the 16-week term. You may fulfill
this obligation by enrolling in 16-week courses or a combination of
16-week and eight-week courses.
Only one class (3 units) of a cyber-course may be applied towards
the full-time enrollment requirement for international students.
International students may take more than one cyber-class, but only on
an approved vacation term or in addition to a full-time course load.
International students should seek prior approval from their interna-
tional student counselor before dropping courses. International students
who are unable to fulfill the full course of study requirement should con-
tact International Admissions and Advising Services without delay in
order to prevent violation of their immigration status.
International students may be permitted to fulfill their enrollment
requirements by taking courses at other institutions while they are pursu-
ing their program at Golden Gate University. Before enrolling elsewhere,
they must first receive approval from the Office of International
Admissions and Advising by submitting an International Student
Concurrent Enrollment Approval Form to that office.
International students in valid immigration status at another institu-
tion may enroll in Golden Gate University courses with the written
authorization from that institution to do so. International Students must
meet the minimum enrollment requirements of the other institution, and
will be required to provide proof of having fulfilled GGU’s “English
Language Proficiency Admission Requirements” (see p. 111).
Students Enrolling Concurrently
at Other Institutions
You may be permitted to fulfill the requirements of your academic pro-
gram by taking courses at another institution while pursuing your pro-
gram at Golden Gate University. The coursework will be transferred in if
a) You have not met the maximum number of allowable transfer
units; and
b) You are in good academic standing; and
c) You have no outstanding financial obligations with GGU.
Golden Gate University posts the articulation agreements we have
with other institutions on our website. You aren’t required to petition
for permission to take coursework at those institutions if you have met
the above requirements and the course in question is listed in the agree-
ment. GGU will make every effort to post our most current articula-
tion agreements, and we strongly recommended that you refer to these
agreements before registering for courses at another institution.
If the course you want to take is not listed in the articulation
agreement, you are required to petition for permission to take it.
Before enrolling at the other institution, you must first receive approval
from the Office of Enrollment Services by submitting a Request to
Take Courses at Another Institution Form to that office. You must
include ample documentation (course descriptions, syllabus informa-
tion, etc.) to support the request.
In the evaluation process, an emphasis will be placed on evaluating
basic proficiencies and electives first, with coursework in the liberal
studies core to follow.
Students who wish to receive financial aid for courses taken else-
where will still need to submit a petition to the Financial Aid Office.
International students should follow the policy for concurrent
Enrollment as described in the International Students with Student or
Scholar Immigration Status section above.
Registration Policies and Processes
Internet and E-mail Access Required
of All Students
Golden Gate University expects all students registering for classes to
have access to a computer and the Internet either at work, at home or
through one of GGU’s computer labs. Most, if not all, classes offered
at GGU will have some degree of coursework required to be done
through the Internet.
The university communicates registration, payment and other
administrative information by e-mail, and expects all students to have
an e-mail address and to check it regularly. The university will accept
e-mailed registration requests but only if the e-mail originates from the
e-mail address we have on record for the student.
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Submission Requirements
All registration transactions, including drop requests, must be submit-
ted in the following way(s):
• Online via GGU4YOU
• E-mail to registration@ggu.edu (must originate from the e-mail
address we have on record for you);
• Fax to 415-442-7223;
• Mail to the Office of Records and Registration, 536 Mission St.,
San Francisco, CA 94015
The following kinds of requests are insufficient, and will not be
processed
• Verbal requests
• Requests submitted to instructors, deans or academic department chairs
• Request, submitted by anyone other than the student
You will not be officially registered until you have paid for the
classes for which you have registered or made payment arrangements
within one business day of registering. You will be de-registered if you
do not make these arrangements.
Academic Advising Requirements
The following students are required to have their registration approved
by a faculty advisor or an enrollment counselor prior to registering:
• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students either beginning a new academic program or
planning to graduate at the end of the term for which they are reg-
istering
• Open Enrollment students
• Students registering for a class in credit/no credit status
• Students who have yet to satisfy the terms of their conditional
admission
• Students on academic probation
International Students
Before registering, you will need the approval of a counselor in the
Office of International Student Services if you
• Are registering for your first term
• Want to drop a course
• Haven’t submitted verification that you have health insurance
Students with Conditional Math or
English Admissions
If you have yet to satisfy the math or English requirements under
which you were admitted, before registering you will need the approval
of an adviser in Undergraduate Programs.
Call the Office of Enrollment Services at 415-442-7800 for more
information.
Open Enrollment Students
The Open Enrollment Program is intended for students enrolling in
courses for continuing education or personal enrichment, or for stu-
dents who have applied for admission to a program of study and have
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not been notified of their admission status. Students in the latter cate-
gory may register in open enrollment for a maximum of 12 undergrad-
uate units or nine graduate units prior to admission.
• Open enrollment students must submit a completed Open
Enrollment Student Data Form prior to registering every term.
• To register for graduate courses in open enrollment status, students
must have an earned bachelor’s degree; to register for undergradu-
ate courses, a high school diploma or GED. The submission of
GMAT scores is not necessary before registering in open enroll-
ment status.
• Doctoral courses may not be taken in open enrollment.
• To be eligible to register for certain classes, students may be
required to show evidence of having satisfied the prerequisites.
• Prior to registering for any classes in open enrollment, non-native
speakers of English must meet the “English Language Proficiency
Admission Requirements” (p. 111).
• Open enrollment students may enroll on a credit/no-credit basis or
as auditors (p. 131).
• Open enrollment students are subject to the “Required Academic
Progress and Grade Requirements” (p. 141).
• Open enrollment is not available to international students in stu-
dent visa/scholar visa status who have applied for but have not
received admission to the university, unless they are in valid immi-
gration status at another college-level institution, have written
authorization from that institution to enroll in classes at Golden
Gate University and have met GGU’s academic and TOEFL
requirements.
• Students registered in open enrollment status are not eligible for
financial aid.
Adding or Dropping Courses
Adding Before the Add Deadline
Students may register for a class after it has begun during the Add
Period. The Add Period extends through the second week of classes for
trimesters, and through the first week of classes for eight-week terms. It
is usually not possible to register for intensives (classes less than eight-
weeks long) once they have begun. The specific dates are published in
the class schedule and can be found in the Academic Calendar (p. 126)
or on GGU4YOU at www.ggu.edu. Students must submit add requests
either in writing (either via letter, fax or e-mail) to the Office of Records
and Registration, or online through GGU4YOU. Submitting a verbal
request or submitting a written request to the instructor or any other
university office is insufficient.
Adding After the Add Deadline (Late Registration)
If you want to register for a course past the registration deadline, you
must submit along with your registration request the following
• Written or e-mailed approval from the course’s instructor; AND
• Written or e-mailed approval from a senior administrator in the
school or division in which the course is housed, such as a dean,
director or department chair; AND
• An $85 late fee. This fee will be charged only once per term,
regardless of whether you’ve already registered for courses within
that term. This fee will only be waived if you present written
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evidence of an extenuating circumstance beyond your control that
prevented you from registering before the registration deadline.
Only the Office of Records and Registration can authorize a
waiver — not the course instructor or senior administrator. To
request a waiver, contact the Office of Records and Registration.
Dropping or Changing to Audit
You must submit drop requests in writing (either via letter, fax or
e-mail) to the Office of Records and Registration, or online through
GGU4YOU. Submitting a verbal request or submitting a written
request to the instructor or any other university office is insufficient.
You may drop a trimester class or change it to audit status up
through its tenth week; an eight-week class may be dropped or
changed to audit up through its fifth week. If you drop a class through
the third week, you will receive a full reversal of the tuition charge. For
specific dates, please consult the Academic Calendar.
According to the Academic Calendar on. 126 of the course cata-
log, if someone starts a class on Sept. 2 of the Fall Trimester, they have
until Sept. 22 to receive their tuition refund. This is 20 days or approx-
imately 3 weeks.
Requests for drops or change-to-audit status will not be processed
after the Drop Period. You may discuss with your instructor the option
of being assigned a “W” (Withdrawal) mark, and the instructor has
the right to decline this request. If you stop attending a class and do
not request a “W” you will be graded as follows:
• Undergraduate students whose cumulative grade-point average is
less than 2.00 (C) will be assigned an “F” (Failure). Students with
grade-point averages more than 2.00 may be assigned a “W”.
• Graduate students whose cumulative grade-point average is less
than 3.00 (B) will be assigned an F” (Failure). Students with grade-
point averages more than 3.00 may be assigned a “W”.
Students admitted conditionally or placed on academic probation
must meet with their academic adviser before dropping a course or
withdrawing from the university.
Financial Aid Recipients
If you are a financial aid recipient, you must contact a Financial Aid
adviser BEFORE dropping if:
• The remaining number of units after the drop will be below the
amount for which you were packaged; OR
• Less than 60 percent of the term has passed and the remaining
number of units after the drop will not qualify you as a half-time
student (see Enrollment Status Classifications and Disclosures
above).
In both of these instances, some or all of your loans will be
returned to your lender. Call the Financial Aid Office at 415-442-7270
or e-mail finaid@ggu.edu.
International Students
If you are on an F-1 or J-1 visa, you must contact your International
Admissions and Advising counselor before dropping. They will need to
ensure the drop will not put you out of compliance with US Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations.
Refunds
If you drop before the refund deadline, the tuition charge for the
course will be reversed, and your account will be credited. This credit
will be used toward your future registration charges. If instead, you
would like this money refunded to you, send a request to Student
Accounting Services via fax at 415-442-7819 or e-mail sas@ggu.edu.
Verbal requests will not be processed.
Refunds After Deadline
If you are dropping after the refund deadline, and can show evidence
of serious, unforeseen circumstances beyond your control that pre-
vented you from continuing with the course, you may still be eligible
for a refund. Submit a Student Financial Petition to the Office of
Student Accounting Services.
Waitlists
If a class you want to take shows a “Waitlist” status, you cannot regis-
ter for it, but may add yourself to its waitlist. You will not be charged
for doing so, and may remove yourself from the waitlist at any time by
dropping the course.
If a space becomes available, you will be registered into the class
and sent an e-mail notification. At that time, you will be charged and
are then responsible for payment. Because e-mails may be delayed or
thwarted, we recommend that you check your schedule daily to con-
firm whether you have been registered. We also recommend that if you
put yourself onto a waitlist, that you confirm that we have your cor-
rect e-mail address on record by checking your profile online via
GGU4YOU.
Please note that the class may have a waitlist even though the
capacity of the class may be greater than the number of students regis-
tered. This is because at one point the class was full, a waitlist was cre-
ated, and then some students dropped. It is not possible to bypass the
waitlist, as there may still be students on it. If you wish to take the
course, add yourself to the waitlist.
Waitlists are purged after the last day to register for the term.
Check the Academic Calendar for these dates. If you have not received
notification by then, you will not be added to the class.
Administrative Withdrawals
The university reserves the right to administratively withdraw you
from courses if you
• Fail to meet financial obligations with the university
• Haven’t met the course prerequisites
• Do not attend the course, attend irregularly or stop attending
• Fail to adequately progress academically
• Violate academic or administrative policies
If you received any form of federal financial aid, including feder-
ally guaranteed loans, for the term in which you are being withdrawn,
and the withdrawal reduces your enrollment status to below half time,
you must return that funding to your lender. The date of withdrawal
will be the last date you attended the course.
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Directed Study Grading Practices and Academic Transcripts

You may study a topic not offered in the class schedule individually
under the guidance of a faculty member by requesting that the school
Grade-point Values
create a directed study. To register for a directed study, obtain the sig- The university uses a four-point scale, including plus (+) and minus (-), to
natures of the faculty member and the appropriate school dean on a calculate a grade-point average. Grade-point values are assigned as follows:
Directed Study Form, and submit both this form and a registration GRADE POINTS PER UNIT
form to the Office of Records and Registration. Directed studies are A+ Outstanding 4.0
subject to the following restrictions: A Outstanding 4.0
• Undergraduate students may register for only three units of A– Outstanding 3.7
directed study coursework per term. B+ Good 3.3
B Good 3.0
• Graduate students may register for only three units of directed
B– Good 2.7
study coursework per degree program.
C+ Fair 2.3
• Directed studies must be taken for letter grades only (not credit/no C Fair 2.0
credit) C– Fair 1.7
Directed studies may be substituted for requirements in an aca- D+ Poor 1.3
demic program and are subject to the same administrative and aca- D Poor 1.0
D– Poor 0.7
demic policies as regular classes.
F Failure 0.0
The following symbols have no grade-point value and are not used
Custom Study in the calculation of the grade-point average: AU (Audit); I
Occasionally the university will need to alter the meeting times of a (Incomplete); CR (Credit); NC (No Credit); W (Withdrawal).
class from those that were published in the class schedule or on our The grade-point average is calculated by dividing the grade points
website. If you registered for the class, the university will present you earned by the units completed. The cumulative GGU grade-point aver-
with the option of dropping and receiving a full reversal of the tuition age is calculated using only courses completed at GGU. A student’s
charge or continuing on an altered schedule that is agreed upon by the grade-point average at the time of completion of a degree program is
instructor and all of the students. Such a class is referred to as a not included in subsequent academic work.
“Custom Study,” as its meeting dates and times are customized by the
participants. This change may result in less frequent contact between Grade-point Average Calculation
the instructor and students, but in no way alters the class’s learning
The GPA is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the
objectives, unit load, tuition amount or administrative requirements.
total units completed. For example
COURSE GRADE UNITS GRADE POINTS
Internships
MGT 342 A- 3.0 11.1
You must register for your internship. Internships are subject to all of
FI 302 B+ 3.0 9.9
the same registration, financial and grading policies as regular courses.
MKT 399 A 1.0 4.0
Before registering, establish your internship through Career and
TOTAL 7.0 25.0 GPA = 3.57
Internship Services, which is housed in the Office of Student Affairs.
Log in to GGU Careers by going to www.ggu.edu/student_services. Only GGU courses are used to compute the GPA, not courses
Select “Career Services,” enter your login information, and then select transferred in from other schools.
“Internship Orientation.” Refer to catalog section, “Internships” on p. The GPA is calculated by academic level: undergraduate, graduate
135 for detailed information. or doctoral. Each course is assigned one and only one academic level.
A course’s academic level may be different from its course level. For
Undergraduate Students Taking instance, MATH 30 has an undergraduate-course level. If taken as part
Graduate Courses of an undergraduate program, it has an undergraduate-academic level;
if taken as part of a graduate program, it has a graduate-academic
If you are an undergraduate student in your final term, you may con- level.
currently register for both graduate courses and undergraduate courses The GPA calculation will include all courses taken at the academic
provided you are within six units of completing your bachelor’s degree level, regardless of whether those courses apply toward the degree or
and are in good academic standing. Tuition is based on the course, not certificate program requirements. GGU does not issue program GPAs.
your academic level. Graduate and undergraduate credit is not granted The GPA calculation freezes at the term a degree has been posted.
for the same course. This policy does not apply to graduate profi- Courses taken after the degree posting will not be included in the
ciency, Foundation Program or Accounting Foundation courses. degree’s GPA, even if they are at the same academic level. For instance,
undergraduate courses taken after earning a bachelor’s degree will not
be retroactively included within that degree’s GPA.

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Auditing Courses
Students who audit courses are not required to participate in class or
to take examinations and do not receive credits or evaluated grades for
the courses. An “AU” is recorded on the student’s transcript and has
no effect on the grade-point average. Students may initially register to
audit a course or change their registration to an audit within the first
10 weeks of a trimester or the first five weeks of an eight-week term
(Refer to Academic Calendar.) Requests for changes to audit status
should be submitted in writing to the Office of Records and
Registration. A verbal request or a written request submitted to the
instructor is insufficient. Students who elect to audit courses may not
change their registration status later to receive a letter grade or a “CR”
(Credit) mark.
Doctoral courses may not be registered for in audit status.
The tuition for audited courses is two-thirds of non-audited
courses. (Refer to “Tuition and Fees” on p. 116) This deduction is only
applicable at the time of initial registration, and students who change
their status to audit after initial registration are not eligible for this dis-
count. Specifically, a change to audit status after initial registration will
not result in a tuition adjustment.
International Students with a student or scholar visa may audit
courses; however, these units are not included in their full-time unit
load calculation.
Credit/No Credit Grade Option
A CR (credit) or NC (no credit) grade is not used in the grade-point
average calculation.
In order to receive a CR or NC grade, students must obtain the
permission of an academic adviser and register in CR/NC status.
Students may not change to or from CR/NC status after the course has
started.
The CR/NC option is available as follows:
• Undergraduate students may register for CR/NC for general
elective courses only; a C- must be achieved in the class for it to
count for credit.
• Graduate students may register for CR/NC for 200-level founda-
tion courses or courses used to fulfill a proficiency; a C- must be
achieved in the class for it to count for credit.
• Doctoral students may register for CR/NC for dissertation courses
only.
Exceptions
• If you are admitted with an academic conditional admission or are
on probation, you may not register to take a course for CR/NC.
• International students with a student or scholar visa may elect the
credit/no credit option according to the policy notes above;
however, these units are not calculated in their full-time unit load.
I (Incomplete) Grades
You may request an instructor assign an I (Incomplete) grade for the
course provided the following criteria is met:
• You are making satisfactory course progress as evidenced by a
passing grade.
• You have completed the majority of the academic coursework.
• You are unable to complete the remaining course material because
of unforeseen — but fully justifiable — circumstances.
Coursework must be completed and the grade received by the
Office of Records and Registration by the deadline date established by
the instructor but not later than the following:
• Incomplete grades assigned in a fall term must be completed and
grades submitted by April 26, 2008.
• Incomplete grades assigned in a spring term must be completed
and grades submitted by Aug. 23, 2008.
• Incomplete grades assigned in the summer term must be completed
and grades submitted by Dec. 20, 2008.
If the coursework is not completed by the designated deadline, the
I grade will be changed automatically to W (Withdrawal). If you repeat
the same course in a subsequent term, you will be required to pay all
applicable tuition and fees.
International Students with a student or scholar visa may receive I
grades; however, these units are not included in their full-time unit load
calculation.
W (Withdrawal) Grades
If you wish to stop attending a class, but the drop deadline has passed,
you may request your instructor assign you a W (Withdrawal) grade.
This will have no effect on your GPA. The instructor has the right to
decline this request. If you take the class again, you will be required to
register and pay the full tuition.
If you are a financial aid recipient, be aware that W grades affect
your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluation, a regulation
established by the US Department of Education (DOE). The DOE
authorizes Golden Gate University to award federally subsidized loans,
and requires that all students who receive such loans complete at least
80 percent of the courses for which they register. A course with a W
grade cannot be counted towards that completion rate. Students who
do not meet the SAP requirement will not be eligible to receive feder-
ally subsidized loans.
International Students with a student or scholar visa may receive
“W” grades; however, these units are not included in their full-time
unit load calculation.
Repeated Courses
Students may retake courses, and the original and subsequent grade(s)
will appear on the academic record. Only the most recent class will be
counted towards fulfilling graduation requirements, and only its grade
will be calculated into the grade-point average. This option is not
available to students in the process of satisfying the terms of condi-
tional admission; for these students, the first grade earned will be used
in determining admission criteria. There is no discount in tuition or
fees for repeated courses. Repeated courses cannot be used in deter-
mining enrollment status for financial aid eligibility.
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Dean’s List for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence are
included on the Dean’s List. The Dean’s List notation appears on your
academic record when you have met the following criteria:
• Achieved at least a 3.50 grade-point average in one reporting term
when completing a minimum of six units for that term.
Only courses completed at Golden Gate University are considered
for the Dean’s List. Students eligible for the Dean’s List receive a
Certificate of Accomplishment, which is distributed by Undergraduate
Programs.
Grade Grievance Policy
Golden Gate University subscribes to principles of fairness of academic
decisions. The grade grievance process can be used to dispute or appeal
1) a course grade that a student believes was given unfairly or in error;
and 2) a reduced grade given as a result of an alleged violation of aca-
demic integrity.
Regarding fairness, students are encouraged to contact the course
instructor when there are questions concerning a course grade.
Students must contact the instructor within 30 days of the beginning of
the term following the term in which the grade in question was
received. Hopefully, a satisfactory resolution can be reached through
meaningful and respectful dialogue between the student and faculty
member. However, in cases where a satisfactory resolution cannot be
achieved, a student may file a formal grade grievance through the
Office of Enrollment Services within 60 days of the beginning of the
term following the term in which the grade in question was received.
Detailed information about the grade grievance policy can be found in
The Griffin Student Handbook at www.ggu.edu/student_services.
Select “Student Life,” then “Griffin Student Handbook,” and then
“Grade Grievance Procedures.”
For appeals of grades based on a violation of academic integrity, a
student must file a formal grade grievance through the Office of
Enrollment Services within 60 days of being notified in writing of the
violation and of the appeal rights and procedures by the director of
academic integrity. Detailed information about the academic integrity
policy can be found on the university Web page: www.ggu.edu/stu-
dent_services. Select “Student Life,” then “Griffin Student
Handbook,” and then “Grade Grievance Procedures.”
Grade Submission Deadlines
All instructors are required to submit grades two weeks after the end
of the term. The Office of Records and Registration notifies the
schools of which instructors have yet to submit grades by this deadline,
and continues to do so until all grades are entered.
If you do not see your grades on GGU4YOU after this deadline, please
contact the school or regional site at which the course was held.
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Grade Reports
Grades can be viewed online through GGU4YOU within one business
day after the instructor submits them. The Records Office will only
mail out grade reports upon individual request from the student, and
will only mail them to the address on record as the student’s preferred
address. To make a request, e-mail records@ggu.edu or call 415-442-
7200. We will not fax grade reports, nor give out grades or grade-point
averages over the telephone.
Neither online access to grades nor hard copy grade reports will be
given to students with any unresolved obligations with the Office of
Student Financial Services. This policy also applies to any outstanding
balances with the Golden Gate University Bookstore or any other com-
pany that operates a concession or service on behalf of the university.
Official Transcripts
The official transcript is a complete cumulative record of academic
work completed in residence at GGU, accepted in transfer from other
post-secondary institutions, and credit awarded for tests such as CLEP
or CWE. Only those courses completed in residence at GGU are calcu-
lated in the grade-point average. Transcripts are issued only in their
entirety. GGU does not issue unofficial transcripts.
Transcript requests should be made online through GGU4YOU.
Students unable to make an online request should either mail or fax a
request to the Office of Records and Registration, Golden Gate
University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968; phone
415-442-7200; fax 415-442-7223. E-mailed requests will not be
accepted. The student must sign and date the request and provide pay-
ment in the form of cash, check or money order (made out to “Golden
Gate University”) or a credit card number with expiration date and
billing address. The university offers two processing services:
• Regular service–mailed out within 10 business days
• Express service–mailed out by the next business day via overnight
delivery (two-day delivery to PO boxes and international
addresses). Express service fulfillment time may extend up to five
business days for students who attended before 1985, as records
prior to that year are manually archived.
Each transcript is $5. Express service requests must be received by
4:00 pm and will be charged an additional $15 per recipient address
and $30 per non-US recipient address.
The Office of Records and Registration will mail out, free-of-
charge, one transcript each to all degree recipients subsequent to grad-
uation. This copy cannot be requested or individually expedited.
Students wanting a copy of their transcript before receiving their free
one must submit a request and pay the requisite fee.
Transcripts are not released for students with any unresolved
obligations with the Office of Student Financial Services, the Golden
Gate University Bookstore or any other company that operates a con-
cession or service on behalf of the university.
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Student Services and Support Programs

Golden Gate University provides programs and services for the benefit academic advisor. Advisors can explain the sequence and strategies of
of the university’s students and faculty at all locations through the an academic program. They can help you select classes in a logical and
Office of Enrollment Services and the Office of Student Affairs. appropriate order, and help you satisfy requirements without delay or
Programs and services complement the academic programs, promote conflict. Students attending regional locations should contact the
student learning and personal development, and help students address regional assistant director of enrollment services for advising appoint-
special needs or difficulties. They also help to motivate and inspire stu- ments. Additional information regarding academic advising can be
dents to devote time and energy to educationally purposeful activities, found on the website at www.ggu.edu or by calling 415-442-7845.
both inside and outside the classroom. Programs and services are
designed to promote student satisfaction and student perseverance. Health Insurance for International
Golden Gate believes student life, academic work and professional Students
studies are interrelated parts of the university experience. We encour-
age students to develop their professional and personal skills through Golden Gate University requires all students with a student or scholar
the academic and student life programs. visa to maintain health insurance from the first day that they enroll at
the university through their last day of enrollment. Students must
either enroll in the health insurance plan available to them at GGU
Office of Enrollment Services and Office of when they register for classes each academic term, or must submit evi-
Student Affairs Locations dence of health insurance coverage that is equivalent to the health
insurance coverage that is available through the university. Details
Admissions and Advising Campus Currents Career and
about insurance for international students are provided by mail, posted
536 Missions St. (student newspaper) Internship Services
Suite 100 536 Mission St. 536 Mission St. on the GGU website (www.ggu.edu), and are distributed during the
415-442-7800(Admissions) 415- 442-7878 or Suite 4300 New International Student Orientation Week.
415-442-7865(Advising) 415-442-7871 415-442-7299
Fax 415-442-7807 Fax 415-495-2671 Fax 415-442-7284 International Admissions and Advising
Counseling and Math and Disability Services Services
Personal Services Writing Centers 536 Mission St. International admissions and advising services provides services and
536 Mission St. 536 Mission St. Suite 4300 programs to students from countries throughout the world. Currently,
Suite 4300 Room 5308 & 5307 415-442-7288 more than 600 international students attend Golden Gate University
415-442-6578 415-442-3876 (M) Fax 415-442-7284
during an academic year. A variety of social and cultural activities are
Fax 415-442-7284 415-442-3875 (W)
provided. The office assists international students with understanding
International Admissions Student Government Student Life and interpreting US immigration regulations governing their status,
and Advising 536 Mission St. 536 Mission St. designs and implements programs and services to enhance interna-
536 Mission St. Room 4309 Suite 4300 tional students’ educational, personal and professional experience, and
Suite 100 415- 442-7879 415-442-7288 promotes and facilitates intercultural exchanges and understanding
415-442-7290 Fax 415-495-2671 Fax 415-442-7284 among all Golden Gate students.
Fax 415-896-6485
International admissions and advising counsels students and schol-
ars regarding employment regulations, immigration matters, travel,
and medical care and health insurance. The office also provides infor-
Office of Enrollment Services mation on cultural and community services. There are many rules, reg-
The Office of Enrollment Services includes the following services: ulations and policies that apply to international students studying in
admissions process; evaluation of transfer credit; advising; tracking the United States under nonimmigrant visas. All international students
and retention plans for students on academic probation; services for enrolling at GGU are encouraged to contact International Admissions
international students; testing services and CLEP testing. and Advising Services to obtain information regarding their rights and
responsibilities.
All international students enrolled at GGU, regardless of location,
Academic Advising Services
should seek immigration information and counseling through the San
Academic advising and academic services are available to help you Francisco office.
plan your course of study and to support you along the way. All stu-
dents are required to receive approval from an academic advisor prior
to registration with the exception of continuing graduate students who
are pursuing a degree or certificate. All undergraduate and first-time
GGU graduate students are required to have their registration
approved in advance, and all students are encouraged to speak with an

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Probation and Disqualification Policies
and Procedures
Required academic progress for students placed on academic probation
includes the achievement of a minimally acceptable grade-point aver-
age as well as satisfactory class attendance and completion of
attempted units. Students on academic probation who fail to meet
these requirements by the end of the probationary period are subject to
disqualification. Students will be officially notified of the date that the
faculty-based Committee on Admissions and Academic Probation
(CAAP) will review their records. In such cases, students will be given
an opportunity to submit a petition and make a presentation to the
committee explaining the circumstances surrounding their academic
performance. CAAP will decide whether an exception to university
policy should be made. Students disqualified for unsatisfactory aca-
demic standing may not enroll in classes. To be considered for re-
admission, disqualified students must submit another application for
admission after a period of time in which significant achievement
and/or resolution of difficulties indicate a change in the conditions
leading to initial disqualification. One year is typically the minimum
time required for such a change before the student will be readmitted.
Students who are on academic probation may apply for a change
of program. If the dean of the school in which the new program is
located approves the change of major, the student is still required to
follow any academic retention plan issued by the Committee for
Admissions and Academic Probation. Information regarding academic
probation is available from the Office of Enrollment Services by calling
415-442-7845.
Testing Services
The university administers exams that help you achieve your educa-
tional and career goals. Testing Services offers you the opportunity to
earn college credit or meet university entrance requirements.
The university administers the following tests for the benefit of stu-
dents:
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• Institutional Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Additional information regarding these tests, as well as other tests
administered, is available from the Office of Enrollment Services. For a
list of these exams, call 415-442-7845.
Tutoring and Academic Review
Workshops
Tutoring services are available throughout the academic year from the
Math Center and the Writing Center, under the direction of the
Division of General Education, and online through the Online Writing
Lab. These services are free to all Golden Gate students.
Academic review workshops are generally offered by the Ageno
School of Business during the first three weeks of every trimester and
are free to all students.
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Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs includes career and internship services, ori-
entation for new students, housing information, disability services, com-
mencement, advocacy services, personal counseling, mediation, judicial
and conflict resolution, and special events. It also oversees the Student
Government Association (SGA), student newspaper (Campus Currents),
and student clubs and activities. It provides several specific programs and
services such as leadership development, career assessment, recruiting
events and fairs, and alcohol awareness workshops.
Information regarding student affairs, including The Griffin
Student Handbook, can be obtained on our website at www.ggu.edu.
Career Advising
Career Advisors are available to meet with students and alumni to dis-
cuss career issues, help design résumés, and assist with career develop-
ment concerns. Individual sessions are available on a drop-in and
appointment basis. Advising by telephone is available for students and
alumni at regional sites by appointment.
Career Advisors can assist you with identifying your career
interests, skills, values and work-style characteristics through self-
assessment instruments, including the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers
Briggs Type Indicator, SkillScan Card Sort and the ValueSearch card
sort. Some of these assessments are available online. A nominal fee is
charged.
Career/Recruiting Events
Career and Internship Services sponsor a variety of career events,
including on-campus career fairs, employer information sessions and
networking events. Students can log in to their account on
www.GGUCareers.com to learn about and register for upcoming
events.
Career Seminars
Each term, Career and Internship Services offers a Professional
Development Seminar series and an International Student Seminar
series at the San Francisco campus. The Professional Development
Seminars are designed to be interactive and just-in-time to provide the
information and resources needed to manage and develop a career.
International Student Seminars are designed specifically for interna-
tional students to help them make the most of the educational and
career opportunities at Golden Gate. Internship orientations are also
offered regularly in San Francisco and GGUCareers.com.
For students who cannot attend seminars at the San Francisco
campus, online seminars on selected topics are provided. Career and
Internship Services also presents career seminars at each regional loca-
tion every term.
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Clubs and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations offer many opportunities to Golden
Gate University students. At the current time, there are five–ten clubs
and organizations at the university. To form a new club or organiza-
tion, or to renew an old charter, the group must register with the
Office of Student Affairs. A list of clubs and organizations currently
active can be found by going to www.ggu.edu/student_services/
student_life/clubs_government, or by contacting the Office of Student
Affairs or the Student Government Association.
Commencement
The university provides annual commencement exercises for graduat-
ing students. Speakers of national and local merit are frequent guests.
Commencement exercises are held in San Francisco and at several
regional locations after the spring trimester. For questions regarding
the commencement ceremony call 415-442-7288. For questions
regarding graduation requirements and/or diploma and degree status,
call 415-442-7200.
Community Days at GGU
Each year students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Golden Gate
University are invited to participate in Community Day Events. These
events are held throughout Northern California in locations near one
of GGU’s teaching sites. Past events have included GGU Day at Six
Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, working at the San Francisco
Food Bank during the holidays, supporting KVIE public television in
Sacramento, and GGU and The Giants Day at AT&T Park.
Announcements are made prior to these events. All friends and family
of the GGU community are invited to attend.
Personal Counseling Services
The university offers confidential counseling, assessment, and referral
services to help students meet their academic and professional goals, or
to resolve difficulties that hinder life satisfaction.
Our counselors have experience assisting students from diverse
ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender orientations and family back-
grounds. Students are encouraged to confer with Personal Counseling
Services for personal growth, to address concerns about professional
direction or blocks to academic success or to receive support in dealing
with life challenges. Examples of reasons that students seek guidance
include issues with family members and other relationships; health and
wellness concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance
abuse, financial difficulties, and challenges with balancing school,
work and personal obligations.
Telephone assessment and referral is available to all students
regardless of where they live, work or attend classes. Brief face-to-face
counseling is also available on the San Francisco campus. Confidential
referrals to outside agencies and health/medical resources are made as
appropriate or requested. Privacy is always respected and counseling
records are maintained separately from academic records.
Personal Counseling Services also offers discussion groups and
seminars on work/life balance topics, such as time and stress manage-
ment, test anxiety, adjusting to life in the Bay Area and United States,
and developing life goals.
Disability Services
Golden Gate University, through the Office of Student Affairs, continu-
ously seeks to ensure that its programs and services are fully accessible
to students who have special needs. Staff will work with students to
help them clarify their needs, and to help them identify and utilize
appropriate accommodations. Students are also provided university
guidelines for the documentation of a disability that requires academic
accommodation.
Students may meet with the staff to most effectively use the follow-
ing services:
• Testing accommodations and other services;
• Priority registration;
• Introduction to faculty regarding classroom and academic accom-
modations, including testing alternatives and taping lectures;
• Tape-recorded textbooks and alternative text formats through
Recordings for the Blind Inc., and other agencies;
• Tutoring and study skills;
• Individual and group counseling and support;
• Career counseling and job-search assistance;
• Assistance with financial aid petitioning, when necessary;
• Other services and advocacy, as needs are identified
GGUCareers.com
Career and Internship Services resources are available for all students
and alumni to access anytime through its website,
www.GGUCareers.com. The website includes features such as job and
internship listings, an events calendar, online seminars on career topics,
industry research databases, and a document library with career hand-
outs. Registered students and alumni can access their account to acti-
vate the job search agent, register for career fairs and seminars, upload
resumes and cover letters and apply for jobs. New students receive
their account user name and password via email during their first term
of enrollment. Alumni can register themselves on the website.
Health Insurance for Domestic Students
GGU encourages all students to maintain health insurance. Student
insurance is available for all students attending the university.
Brochures describing the student health insurance plan students may
purchase are available from the Office of Student Affairs and at
regional locations.
Housing Information
For students who want to live in San Francisco, we provide housing
information and referrals to residence hotels. Students may also meet
with professional staff members for guidance in obtaining housing in
the San Francisco Bay Area.
Internships
The Internship Program at Golden Gate University integrates your aca-
demic and career interests with work experience. The objectives of the
program are to provide you with opportunities to apply academic the-
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ory in your major to the work world by gaining relevant field experi-
ence, earn academic credit toward degree requirements, and further
your career and professional growth. Internships may be either paid or
unpaid.
Internships are structured learning experiences that allow you to
work while attending the university. Units earned may be applied to
fulfill degree requirements. Refer to the appropriate catalog sections
for further detail. University Career and Internship Services’ staff mem-
bers, deans, department chairs and faculty are available to help you
locate internship opportunities that match your academic program and
career interests. You can learn more about the Internship Program and
how to prepare for, locate, and register for an internship by accessing
the online internship orientation on www.GGUCareers.com, attending
an internship orientation at the San Francisco site or contacting the
internship program manager through Career and Internship Services.
All internship course registrations must be approved by the department
chair or the designated faculty internship supervisor, and for students
with a student or scholar visa, an international student adviser.
Academic Credit
• Three units = 11-12 hours (minimum) a week for 16 weeks (180
minimum total hours; weekly hours are flexible).
• Two units = 7-8 hours per week for 16 weeks (120 minimum total
hours; weekly hours are flexible).
• One unit = 3-4 hours per week for 16 weeks (60 minimum total
hours; weekly hours are flexible).*
*Departments will determine the maximum number of internship units applicable toward
degree and certificate programs. The appropriate sections of this catalog should be consulted.
Internship Grading Criteria
The schools and departments will determine the criteria used for grad-
ing. The department chairs or the designated faculty internship super-
visor will provide you with your internship assignment and inform you
of the grading criteria when you receive approval for the internship.
Internship Eligibility Requirements for
Undergraduate Degree Students
• Must have accumulated at least 60 units.
• Must have successfully completed at least 12 units at Golden Gate
with a 2.50 GGU GPA or higher.
• Must have completed major subject area requirements.
• Must be fully — not provisionally or conditionally — admitted.
• Undergraduate students must receive a letter grade (A-F) for
internship units taken to satisfy “Required for the Major” courses
or “Business Core” courses.
• Must meet departmental guidelines for qualifications for the
internship. Consult the Internship Program handout, available
from Career and Internship Services, for departmental guidelines
for specific programs.
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Internship Eligibility Requirements for Graduate
Degree Students
• Must have successfully completed at least nine graduate units at
Golden Gate.
• Must be in good standing.
• Must have completed degree graduate proficiency and foundation
program requirements. Since individual degree programs have
exceptions, the appropriate catalog sections should be consulted.
• Must be fully — not provisionally or conditionally — admitted.
• Must meet departmental guidelines for qualifications for the
internship. Consult the Internship Program handout, available
from Career and Internship Services, for departmental guidelines
for specific programs.
Internship Eligibility Requirements for Certificate
Students
Fully admitted certificate-seeking students should consult with their
department for specific eligibility requirements and application of
internship units to their certificate programs.
Internship Eligibility Requirements for
International Students
United States Federal regulations govern the ability of international
students and other international visitors to be employed in the United
States. Internships, training and education programs that enable inter-
national visitors to provide services are generally considered as
employment. Students in these programs are required to comply with
the immigration laws and regulations pertaining to employment. Any
activity performed by an international student or visitor for which the
student or visitor receives any type of pay, remuneration, compensa-
tion, bonus or gift may be considered as employment under the regula-
tions. Examples of compensation include, but are not limited to, the
receipt of any type of benefit to the student such as money, meals,
lodging and gifts of any type.
Students residing in the United States under any type of nonimmi-
grant visa status who intend to participate in the Internship Program at
Golden Gate University may be eligible to participate if they are main-
taining their immigration status and have permission in writing from
an international student advisor in International Admissions and
Advising Services. Specific information regarding all of the eligibility
requirements is available from International Admissions and Advising
Services.
Immigration rules and regulations generally control the following:
• The length of time you must be present in the US before being
eligible for an internship
• The relationship between your degree level, major, concentration
or field of study and the internship field
• The number of hours you may be employed each week
• The number of credit hours you must be enrolled — in addition to
the internship credit hours
• The length of time permissible for each internship period
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International students should consult the resources provided by
International Admissions and Advising Services to determine their eli-
gibility and to obtain detailed information concerning immigration reg-
ulations for the Internship Program.
Job/Internship Listing Services
Students can access up-to-date listings for full-time, part-time and
internship career positions in a variety of industries by referring to the
Career Services website, www.GGUCareers.com.
Leadership Programs
The Student Government Association and the student newspaper,
Campus Currents, both provide scholarships for student leaders.
Contact the director of student life in the Office of Student Affairs for
more information.
Orientation Programs
Prior to each trimester, newly admitted students are invited to attend
an orientation where they receive information about university serv-
ices, academic advising and success strategies. All new students are
encouraged to attend.
International students are required to attend the International
Student Academic Advising Session during the New International
Student Orientation Week in order to register for classes.
Student Activities, Programs and Events
Golden Gate seeks to develop student activities and events that pro-
mote student learning and personal development while being purpose-
ful and reflective of the demographic and developmental nature of the
student body. Student activities include social, cultural, intellectual,
recreational, governance, leadership and community service opportuni-
ties. Activities are planned and coordinated by student groups; some
are planned by faculty and staff and coordinated with student groups.
Student Government
All students are invited to participate in the Student Government
Association. The SGA represents students on a variety of university
decision-making committees such as the board of trustees and the
Faculty Senate. More information about the SGA can be found on our
website at www.ggu.edu.
Student Information and Regulations
A university requires an environment conducive to the intellectual and
personal growth of its students. Golden Gate University seeks to culti-
vate a sense of personal integrity in each of its students. Students are
expected to strive toward this objective and to develop as individuals
in a manner consistent with the educational purposes of the university.
Information about student policies and regulations is contained in The
Griffin Student Handbook, which is available on the web. Go to
www.ggu.edu, then click on “Student Services”, then click on “Student
Life”, then click on “Griffin Student Handbook”. Questions about
university policies pertaining to students should be directed to the dean
of students at 415-442-7299.
Student Newspaper
Campus Currents is the official newspaper for the student community.
Campus Currents informs students of events and activities, provides a
venue for the responsible exchange of student opinions and contains
informative articles on various topics of interest to the university com-
munity.
Student Resource Library
The student resource library, located in Room 4300 on the San
Francisco campus, includes employer directories, career information,
job search books, career-related magazines and articles, company liter-
ature, information for international students, career options in specific
industries, current employment trends, industry periodicals, videotapes
and current salary surveys of GGU graduates. Computers containing
résumé software and Internet access are also available for student use.
The Alumni Association
The GGU Alumni Association fosters mutually beneficial connections
among alumni, students, faculty and staff. The Alumni Association
board of directors works with the Office of University Advancement
office to develop meaningful alumni outreach activities that support
the GGU mission. The president of the Alumni Association board also
serves as a voting member of the university’s board of trustees for the
duration of his or her term.
Association membership is free to any person who holds a degree,
diploma or certificate from the university, or who has completed 12 or
more units and is not currently enrolled. Alumni are encouraged to
confirm or update their contact information in the private online
alumni directory, so that they may receive the alumni magazine and
event announcements.
For more information, visit the alumni website at
www.ggu.edu/alumni or contact alumni services at 415-442-7824 or
alumni@ggu.edu.
The Golden Gate University Bookstore
Working in partnership with the Follett Higher Education Group
(FHEG), the GGU Bookstore is the university’s main source for text-
books, reference materials, the latest best-sellers, as well as university
logo clothing and gift items, school supplies and computer software.
The bookstore carries all of the required course materials (new and
used texts, readers, study guides) as well as the faculty’s recommended
selections. In addition, a variety of study-aids, reference books, Federal
and State Codes, and other specialized and professional titles are
offered. We also carry a selection of law books, including the Rutter
Group and Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) materials.
Aside from course materials, the bookstore offers an extensive
array of sport clothing and gym wear, casual shirts and ball caps, along
with backpacks, diploma frames, class rings and jewelry items, and
other exclusive GGU gifts.
To make life easier for everyone at all locations, you can order the
books and other required materials for all of your classes via the book-
store website. Simply go to www.eFollett.com and follow the instruc-
tions for placing your order. The university website www.ggu.edu also
has direct links to the bookstore. When placing your order online you
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can select new or used textbooks, and you can also opt to have the
materials shipped directly to you, or reserved and held in the store for
future pick-up. You can track the status of your order online as well.
For your convenience, the bookstore accepts most major credit
cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).
Arrangements can be made to use your Financial Aid Book Voucher,
and/or company special billing voucher. Personal checks are accepted
with proper student/employee identification.
The GGU Bookstore is located at the San Francisco campus in the
Administrative Building, at 62 1st Street (ground floor). They can be
contacted directly for hours of operation at 415-442-7277.

The Plaza Café

The Plaza Café is located on the Plaza level of the Academic Building
at 536 Mission Street on the San Francisco campus. Operated by the
ARAMARK Corporation, it offers a wide variety of made-to-order
coffee drinks, as well as other hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages,
plus pastries and other light snacks. This outdoor café is the daily
meeting place for students to socialize, study or just relax before and
after classes. The hours vary throughout the trimester, but typically the
Plaza Café is open Monday through Friday from early morning until
late afternoon, and for limited periods on Saturday.

The William Randolph Hearst Student

Center
The student center, funded by a grant from the William Randolph
Hearst Foundation, provides a comfortable indoor setting for socializ-
ing, studying and relaxing. Open continuously throughout the day, the
center is located on the sixth floor of the academic building on the San
Francisco campus.
Operated by the ARAMARK Corporation, the center offers a wide
variety of hot and cold food items, beverages and snacks. Microwave
ovens are also available.

Other Services
Throughout the academic building on the San Francisco campus you
can find an assortment of vending machines, as well as change and
ATM machines. Convenience copiers are located in both the university
and law libraries. Many of these same services are available at most
regional locations.

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Graduation and Commencement
“Graduation” and “commencement” refer to two different activities.
“Graduation” is the posting of your degree, and is administered by the
Office of Enrollment Services. “Commencement” is the ceremony
marking the end of your program, and is administered by the Office of
Student Affairs.
Applying for Graduation and
Commencement
To be considered a candidate for graduation, you must complete an
application for graduation and pay the application fee. All degree can-
didates must apply and pay the fee whether or not they plan to partici-
pate in the commencement ceremony. (Executive MBA students are not
required to pay this fee, as it is included in their tuition). You can
apply for graduation online through GGU4YOU, or obtain an applica-
tion from either the Office of Enrollment Services or a regional site
administrator.
The deadline to submit your graduation application depends on
your final term:
Fall 2007: Nov. 3, 2007
Spring 2008: March 22, 2008
Summer 2008: July 5, 2008
If you miss these deadlines, your degree will be awarded in the subse-
quent term.
If you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony, you
must submit your application for graduation by Feb. 1, 2008. Demand
for seats is high. If you miss this deadline your name will be placed on
a waitlist, and it’s possible you will not be allowed to attend.
The application is valid for three consecutive reporting terms,
beginning with the one you list on the application. (For more informa-
tion about reporting terms, see Enrollment Status Classifications and
Disclosures on p. 126). Afterwards, the application expires and you’ll
be required to submit a new one and repay the application fee.
Students who have applied for graduation and are subsequently
academically disqualified will be refunded the application fee provided
they submit a written request to the Office of Student Accounting
Services.
Doctoral degree candidates also must file the application for grad-
uation and pay the appropriate fees. They should consult further with
the director of the doctoral program for other commencement eligibil-
ity requirements.
It is not necessary to apply for graduation from certificate pro-
grams. Instead, submit a Certificate Order Form to Enrollment
Services. Refer to the “Certificate Studies” section on p. 113 for more
information.
Degree and Certificate Award Dates and
Eligibility
The university has three degree and certificate award dates per year,
each corresponds to the final day of a reporting term. (For more infor-
mation about reporting terms, see “Enrollment Status Classifications
and Disclosures” on p. 126.)
Fall Award Date: Dec. 22, 2007
Spring Award Date: May 24, 2008
Summer Award Date: Aug. 23, 2008
Your degree or certificate will be awarded when you have satisfied
all of your program’s academic requirements, submitted the applica-
tion for graduation and paid the application fee. The degree term will
be the one in which all of these criteria have been met.
The degree date is not dependent upon you meeting your financial
obligations with the university. The university will not release your
diploma or transcript, however, until this obligation is met.
Commencement Dates and Eligibility
The dates of the commencement ceremonies are different from the
degree award dates. The university has four commencement cere-
monies, all of which are in the spring. One is in San Francisco and is
for San Francisco, Walnut Creek, CyberCampus, Los Angeles and
Seattle students; the other three are held in or near Sacramento, San
Jose and Monterey, and are for students based at those sites.
To be eligible to participate in commencement and to be listed in
the 2008 commencement program, you must be either
1) A summer 2007, fall 2007, or spring 2008 degree candidate; or
2) A summer 2008 candidate with no more than 15
undergraduate units or 12 graduate units remaining in the summer
2008 term.
All tuition and fees must be paid prior to commencement unless other
arrangements have been made. All candidates with an outstanding bal-
ance who expect to participate in commencement must be cleared by
Student Financial Services two weeks prior to commencement.
Honors at Graduation
Honors are awarded to bachelor’s degree graduates who have main-
tained cumulative grade-point averages in their Golden Gate University
courses as follows:
cum laude 3.50-3.749
magna cum laude 3.750-3.899
summa cum laude 3.900-4.000
Honors are awarded based on a cumulative grade-point average at
the academic level, awarded as of the date the degree is granted. These
honors appear on both the diploma and official university transcript.
Honors are awarded to master’s degree graduates who maintained
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cumulative grade-point averages in their Golden Gate University Diploma and Transcript Distribution
courses as follows:
Students who have submitted an application for graduation and its fee
with honors 3.800-3.899 before the deadlines listed above and who have no outstanding finan-
with high honors 3.900-3.999 cial obligations with the university can expect to receive their diplomas
with highest honors 4.000 and one official copy of their transcript by first class mail approxi-
mately six weeks after their degree award date (see above). Diplomas
Honors are awarded based on a cumulative grade-point average at
and transcripts will be mailed to the address listed on the graduation
the academic level, awarded as of the date the degree is granted. These
application.
honors appear on both the diploma and official university transcript.
Honors designations do not apply to certificate programs and Inquiries
doctoral degrees. Inquiries about graduation application status, degree awards and
diplomas should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Services,
Awards and Award Ceremony Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-
Each year, following the spring trimester and prior to commencement, 2968; phone: 415-442-7200; fax: 415-442-7223.
an award ceremony is hosted by the Office of Student Affairs. Inquiries about commencement ceremonies and commencement
Outstanding students are chosen based on specific award criteria and regalia should be directed to the Office of Student Affairs Golden Gate
are honored by the schools during the award ceremony. The award cri- University, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968; phone:
teria will vary and are available from the appropriate dean’s office. 415-442-7288; fax: 415-442-7284.
Outstanding Students Awards are not shown on the diploma, nor on
the official university transcript.
Please note: Awardees are chosen from those students who applied
for graduation by Feb. 1, 2008 and who will complete all degree
requirements by the end of the spring 2008 trimester.
Summer 2008 graduates are eligible for the spring 2009
Outstanding Student Award. All students, regardless of primary
regional location (including CyberCampus students) are eligible for
Outstanding Student Awards and will be notified if chosen to receive
an award.

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University Standards and Policies
Attendance Requirements
and Examinations
Attendance
Each instructor determines the percentage of class sessions students
must attend to earn a passing grade. Most instructors require seventy-
five (75) percent attendance. It is mandatory that attendance be
reported for students receiving Veterans Benefits and for some students
taking continuing education credit.
Examinations
Midterm and final examinations are given in most courses. All final
examinations must be taken on the dates scheduled unless permission
is granted by the instructor and the school dean to take an examina-
tion at some other time. Permission is granted on an individual basis
and because examinations must be proctored, a special fee is charged.
Required Academic Progress
and Grade Requirements
All Golden Gate University students are required to make satisfactory
academic progress toward completion of their degrees or studies.
Students who are not making satisfactory academic progress are sub-
ject to further review and possible disqualification from the university.
The student will be officially notified of the date that his or her record
will be reviewed by the faculty-based Committee on Admission and
Academic Probation (CAAP). In such cases, the student will be given
the opportunity to submit a petition to the committee explaining the
circumstances surrounding his or her academic performance. The
Committee on Admission and Academic Probation will decide whether
an exception to university policy should be made.
Open Enrollment Students
Those students who are enrolled through the Open Enrollment
Program must meet the cumulative grade requirements established for
each academic level – undergraduate/graduate - of study (see below for
details). Should an open enrollment student’s grade-point average fall
below the minimum requirements, the student will be referred to the
Committee on Admissions and Academic Probation (CAAP) for a
review of academic progress and recommendation for continuation. If
the guidelines for retention, provided by CAAP are not followed, or if
the grade-point average is not improved in the proscribed time limit,
the open enrollment student will be disqualified from further study.
Undergraduate Students
All undergraduate students are required to maintain at least a 2.00 (C)
grade-point average. This requirement applies to all university courses
taken and to those courses designated “Required for the Major” or, in
the case of the BBA, “Business Core.”
Students whose grade-point average at Golden Gate University
falls below the required 2.00 (C) will be placed on academic probation.
The probationary period will be the lesser of twelve (12) units or the
units remaining for degree completion. At the end of the probationary
period, the student must achieve the required 2.00 (C) grade-point
average. Under no circumstances may the student continue taking
classes during the probationary period once it becomes mathematically
impossible for the student to achieve the 2.00 (C) grade-point average
in the time remaining in the probationary period. All undergraduate
students on academic probation must see the designated academic
adviser for approval to register for classes each term. Once the
required grade-point average is achieved, the student will be officially
removed from probationary status.
Graduate Students
All graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.00 (B)
grade-point average. This requirement applies to all university courses
taken, including graduate foundation program courses completed and
undergraduate courses taken to satisfy graduate foundation program
requirements.
Additionally, the Department of Accounting requires a 3.00 (B)
grade-point average in all 300-level courses taken, including those in
the areas of emphasis and concentration.
The school of Taxation requires a 3.00 (B) grade-point average in
300-level taxation courses (excluding grades earned in nontax courses).
The Ageno School of Business requires that in addition to main-
taining an overall 3.0 (B) grade-point average, students must earn a C-
or better in each graduate course taken (200-, 300-, or 400-level
courses). Students in Ageno School of Business programs who earn less
than a C- must retake the course until a C- or better is earned in the
course.
Students whose grade-point average at GGU falls below the
required 3.00 (B) will be placed on academic probation. The proba-
tionary period will be the lesser of nine (9) units, or the units remain-
ing for degree completion. At the end of the probationary period, the
student must achieve the required 3.00 (B) grade-point average. Under
no circumstances may the student continue taking classes during the
probationary period once it becomes mathematically impossible for the
student to achieve the 3.00 (B) grade-point average in the time remain-
ing in the probationary period. All graduate students on academic pro-
bation must see the designated academic adviser for approval to
register for classes each term. Once the required grade-point average is
achieved, the student will be officially removed from probationary status.
Academic Progress
for Students on Probation
Required academic progress for students placed on academic probation
includes the achievement of a minimally acceptable grade-point aver-
age as well as satisfactory class attendance and completion of units
attempted. Students on academic probation who fail to meet these
requirements by the end of the probationary period are subject to dis-
qualification. Students who are not making satisfactory academic
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progress are subject to further review and possible disqualification
from the university. The student will be officially notified of the date
that his or her record will be reviewed by the faculty-based Committee
on Admission and Academic Probation (CAAP). In such cases, the stu-
dent will be given the opportunity to submit a petition to the commit-
tee explaining the circumstances surrounding his or her academic
performance. The Committee on Admission and Academic Probation
will decide whether an exception to university policy should be made.
Undergraduate students disqualified for unsatisfactory academic
progress may not enroll in classes. Graduate students disqualified for
unsatisfactory academic progress are also disqualified from any further
study at the graduate level. Disqualified graduate students may not
enroll as auditors, certificate or open enrollment students. However,
disqualified graduate students may apply for admission to undergradu-
ate status and, if admitted, register for undergraduate level courses; or,
they may enroll for non-credit workshops. To be considered for re-
admission, a disqualified student must submit another Application for
Admission after a period of time in which significant achievement
and/or resolution of difficulties indicate a change in the conditions
leading to initial disqualification. One year is the minimum time usu-
ally required for such a change. Applicants for re-admission must meet
the admission and degree requirements in effect at the time of re-
admission. For further information refer to the catalog section “Re-
admission” of Former Students on p. 113.
Academic Standing Inquiries
Academic standing inquiries should be directed to: Office of
Enrollment Services, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, San
Francisco, CA 94105-2968; telephone 415-442-7800.
Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means doing academic work in a manner that
strives to achieve the learning objectives your courses have set out for
you. It means that you follow the rules and procedures prescribed by
your instructors so that you acquire the skills and knowledge your
courses are designed to give you. It means that you engage in ethical
practices in taking tests and doing assignments and that you respect
intellectual property rights by fully disclosing sources of information
that appear in your papers and presentations.
Academic integrity pays off for you by ensuring that you get the
education you are working and paying for. Academic integrity main-
tains the good reputation of the university and guarantees the value of
your degree for the rest of your life.
Academic dishonesty is the failure to maintain academic integrity.
It includes but is not limited to both cheating and plagiarism.
Golden Gate University requires that students be honest in their
academic work. Academic dishonesty is viewed as an ethical issue and
a violation of the principles expressed in the university’s Mission
Statement. It defrauds all those who depend upon the integrity of the
university, its courses and its degrees.
Students are responsible for adhering to standards of academic
integrity. Students should request information from their instructors
regarding the rules and guidelines for examinations, papers, projects,
presentations, and other assignments. Students are responsible for
understanding what plagiarism is and how to avoid unintentional pla-
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giarism by carefully following accepted scholarly practices-accurately
recording sources of materials to be cited, quoted, paraphrased, or
summarized, and acknowledging these sources in accepted documenta-
tion formats. Information on proper scholarly practices can be
obtained in the GGU Library and on the library’s website
www.ggu.edu/university_library.
If any student, faculty member, test proctor, administrator or any
other university employee believes that there is evidence of academic
dishonesty by a student or group of students, the university expects
that person to take action on the matter, following university policy.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is the failure to maintain academic integrity. It
includes, but is not limited to, both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating
and plagiarism are defined as follows:
Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain, or helping
someone else obtain, credit for academic work through any dishonest,
deceptive, or fraudulent means. It includes but is not limited to:
• Copying, in part or in whole, from another student’s exam, test,
quiz, assignment or other evaluation instrument
• Using or consulting sources, materials, devices, or other assistance
not authorized by the instructor during a quiz, test, or examination
• Obtaining or attempting to obtain, or giving or attempting to give
unauthorized aid of any type on a quiz, test, examination or assignment
• Obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized prior knowledge
of an examination
• Submitting work previously presented in another course, unless
specifically authorized by the course instructor
• Doing work for another student or having one’s work done by
another person, or representing oneself as another person, or fail-
ing to identify oneself in a forthright and honest manner in the
context of an academic obligation
• Altering grades or interfering with grading policies or procedures
• Submitting or attempting to submit contrived or altered data, quo-
tations or documentation when the intent is to mislead, or deliber-
ately attributing material to a source other than where the student
obtained it
• Any other act committed by a student in the course of academic
work which defrauds or misrepresents, including aiding or abetting
in any of the actions defined above.
Plagiarism is the intentional or negligent presentation of another
person’s idea or product as one’s own. It includes but is not limited to:
• Copying all or part of another person’s written work without
proper citation or attribution
• Representing as one’s own specific phrases, sentences, paragraphs,
or the specific substance of another person’s work without giving
appropriate credit
• Paraphrasing another person’s original ideas, theories, explana-
tions, examples, models, principles, research issues and strategies,
cases, conclusions, etc. without proper attribution
• Representing as one’s own another person’s computer programs, web
content or designs, graphic or artistic works, mathematical or scientific
solutions, charts, tables, figures, or illustrations in any medium.
The university has access to various tools and resources to investi-
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gate and verify allegations of plagiarism in written work. Some instruc-
tors make these resources available to students to check their own work
for proper documentation of sources before submitting assignments.
Academic dishonesty includes creating an improper academic dis-
advantage to another student or an improper academic advantage to
oneself. This includes but is not limited to removing, defacing, hiding
or deliberately withholding library books or other materials, especially
those with short-term loan periods or on reserve for courses.
Academic dishonesty also includes theft or damage of intellectual
property. This includes but is not limited to sabotaging or stealing another
person’s assignment, book, paper, notes or project and improperly access-
ing or electronically interfering via computer or other means with the
property of another person or the university. Identification and reporting
procedures, academic and administrative sanctions and appeal procedures
are outlined in detail at www.ggu.edu/student_services/ student_life/grif-
fin_student_handbook/policy_academic_honesty.
Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
The university reserves the right to suspend or dismiss a student for
violation of its policies or regulations or for conduct inimical to the
best interest of the university or to other students in attendance.
Information is available in The Griffin Student Handbook and from
the Office of Student Affairs.
Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs
Golden Gate University complies with federal and state laws regarding
the possession, sale and consumption of alcohol and other drugs
(Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; the Higher Education Act of 1986;
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 [PL 99-570]; Drug-
Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 [PL 101-
226]; Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 [PL 100-690]). Federal and state
laws prohibit the sale and use of drugs that are not prescribed by a
physician or available for regular retail sale. Any student known to be
possessing, using or distributing such drugs is subject to serious univer-
sity disciplinary action (suspension or dismissal) and arrest under the
state and federal laws. The university will facilitate counseling and
referral to treatment as appropriate. Additional information is avail-
able in The Griffin Student Handbook and from the Office of Student
Affairs.
Student Leave of Absence Policy
Degree students in good academic standing who have circumstances
that require them to be absent from the university for three (3) or more
consecutive trimesters may file for a Leave of Absence. A leave of
absence may be granted for a maximum of six (6) trimesters. An
approved leave of absence allows a student to return to Golden Gate
University after six (6) trimesters of absence under his or her original
degree requirements. Students who do not return to the university for
the term specified are considered to have withdrawn from the univer-
sity and must apply for re-admission under degree requirements in
effect at the time of their re-admission.
Please also note the following:
• To apply for a leave of absence, a student completes a Leave of
Absence Request form and submits it to the Office of Enrollment
Services for processing.
• To qualify for a leave of absence, a student must be in good aca-
demic standing (i.e., not on academic probation).
• To qualify for a leave of absence, a student must have successfully
completed at least one course in degree status at GGU.
• A Leave of Absence Request form must be submitted before the
end of the third term during which the student is not in atten-
dance.
• A leave of absence is granted once during a student’s entire aca-
demic program at Golden Gate University.
• A leave of absence may not be extended.
• A leave of absence will not be approved retroactively.
• A leave of absence does not release a student from any pending
financial obligations to the university.
• A leave of absence does not release a student from any student
loan repayment obligations.
International students with a student or scholar visa should con-
tact International Admissions and Advising Services prior to submit-
ting a leave of absence form.
Doctoral degree students should consult with the appropriate pro-
gram director for leave of absence policy requirements.
Students’ Rights Regarding Their
Educational Record (Privacy Policy)
University student records are maintained by the Office of Records and
Registration, which is overseen by the university registrar, in compli-
ance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA), Public Law 93-380, as amended. Under this law, you have
the following rights as a GGU student:
1. The right to inspect and review your educational records within 45
days of the day the university receives a request for access.
Submit a written request to the registrar’s office identifying the
records you wish to inspect. The office will make arrangements for
access and notify you of the time and place where the records may
be inspected. If you cannot come to the San Francisco campus
copies of the records will be made available at the cost of 25 cents
per page. You will not be permitted to review records that contain
information on more than one student, financial records of your
parents, or confidential letters and statements of recommendation
regarding admission.
2. The right to request the amendment of any part of the educational
records that you believe is inaccurate or misleading.
If you want to amend a record that you believe is inaccurate or
misleading, write to the Office of Records and Registration, clearly
identifying the part of the record you want changed, and specify
why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the registrar decides not to
amend the record as requested, the university will notify you of the
decision and advise you of your right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the
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hearing procedures will be provided when you are notified of the
right to a hearing. If after the hearing the university decides not to
amend the records, you may insert a statement in your records
stating what you believe is inaccurate or misleading about the
records.
3. The right to refuse consent of disclosure of personally identifiable
information contained in the record, except to the extent FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent. Under FERPA, Golden Gate
University will disclose information about a student to:
• Personnel within the institution who are acting in the student’s
educational interest; this is defined as anyone needing to review the
record to fulfill their professional obligations, such as:
• A person employed by the university in an administrative,
supervisory, academic, or support staff position
• A person serving on the Board of Trustees
• A person or company with whom the university has
contracted, such as an attorney, auditor, collection agency, or
mailing house
• A student serving on a committee, such as a grievance or
disciplinary committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks
• Persons or organizations considering or providing financial aid
to students;
• Parents of an eligible student who claim the student as a
dependent for income tax purposes;
• Accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function;
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of
educational agencies;
• Persons in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued
subpoena;
• Persons in connection with an emergency in order to protect
the health or safety of students or other persons;
• Officials of the US Department of Education, the Comptroller
General, and state and local educational authorities in connection
with certain state or federally supported education programs;
• Authorized agents from the US Department of Homeland
Security or US Department of State
• State and local officials or authorities to whom information is
required to be reported or disclosed pursuant to state statute
requiring disclosure that was adopted before November 19, 1974.
No other person or agency will be given access to a student’s per-
sonally identifiable information. Such information includes but is
not limited to:
• Social Security number
• GGU Student ID number
• Gender
• Race, ethnicity or nationality
• Grades or grade-point average
• Class schedule
The only exception is “directory information,” which may be
released without the student’s written permission. Directory infor-
mation is information that is not generally considered harmful if
made available to the public. GGU classifies only the following as
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directory information:
• Name
• Phone number
• E-mail address
• Dates of attendance
• Enrollment status
• Major field of study
• Awards
• Honors (including dean’s list)
• Degree(s) earned and date(s) conferred
If you would like your directory information to not be disclosed,
please fill out a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory
Information form available from the Office of Records and
Registration or online through GGU4YOU. Non-disclosure
becomes effective the day it is received by this office and remains
in effect until you revoke it in writing to that same office. During
the time it is in effect, GGU will not release your directory infor-
mation unless the request is accompanied by a written release from
you.
4. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the university to comply with the
requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office; US Department of Education;
400 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20202-4605.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, the Vietnam Era and Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of
1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Order 11246, Golden Gate
does not discriminate, within the meaning of these laws, on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
age, marital status or veterans status in employment, in its educational
programs, or in the provision of benefits and services to its students.
Anyone who believes that in some respect GGU is not in compliance
with the above statement should contact the Office of Student Affairs
in San Francisco.
Notice of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Golden Gate University
affirms its commitment to its applicants and students who identify and
express their special needs. Information regarding the acts and the
university’s policies and services may be obtained from the Office of
Student Affairs, 415-442-7299.
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Golden Gate University Student

Completion or Graduation Rate
(Enrollment Retention Rate)
The following information is provided in compliance with the Federal
Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. Questions
should be directed to the director of enrollment services.
The completion or graduation rate is a projection based on actual
fall-to-fall enrollment retention data for a defined group of entering
students.
Golden Gate University admits very few first-time freshmen. The
retention rate in fall 2006 was 20% percent. This rate represents a
cohort of 10 students who entered GGU in fall 2002 as first-time, full-
time, degree-seeking freshmen, two of whom graduated by the end of
their fourth year.

Notice of Crimes
A complete record of all crimes committed on GGU’s properties is pro-
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Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Programs Residence Requirement
Candidates for bachelor’s degrees must complete at least 30 units at
Golden Gate University grants three undergraduate degrees: bachelor Golden Gate University, including 21 units of upper-division required
of arts, bachelor of business administration and bachelor of science. for the major or business core courses. The 30-unit minimum can be
Partial requirements for the three degrees are listed in the chart below taken anytime within the degree program.
and described in detail in the paragraphs that follow. Candidates for undergraduate certificates must complete all
Unit Requirements BBA BA BS courses required for the certificate at Golden Gate University.
Exceptions to these requirements will be made only on petition to, and
Total 123 123 123
Basic Proficiencies 21 21 21 approval by, the Committee on Admissions and Academic Probation
Liberal Studies Core 21 21 21 (CAAP).
Major Foundation 12 6 12
Residence 30 30 30 Basic Proficiencies and Liberal Studies
Major unit requirements are indicated in the degree descriptions in Core
this catalog. Golden Gate University seeks to equip all its graduates with the intellec-
tual skills, habits of mind, and broad-based liberal learning they will
Minimum Grade-point Average
need for leadership in their professional careers and to live intelligently
All undergraduate students are expected to maintain at least a 2.00 and responsibly as citizens of a globally interdependent world. The
cumulative grade-point average. Additionally, courses listed in the basic proficiencies requirements are designed to develop in students the
required for the major or business core sections of the degree programs skills that make autonomous and efficient learning possible. The liberal
also require a minimum 2.00 grade-point average. For further informa- studies core helps students develop a broad understanding of the funda-
tion, refer to the catalog section “Required Academic Progress and mental areas of human knowledge, their methods of inquiry, and their
Grade Requirements” on p. 141. application to professional life. Therefore, in addition to mastering a
body of specialized knowledge through in-depth study in a professional
Basic Proficiencies
major, all baccalaureate candidates must complete the university’s basic
All degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete their English,
proficiencies requirements and liberal studies core.
mathematics, professional development and critical thinking basic pro-
The basic proficiencies requirements and liberal studies core
ficiency requirements within their first 27 units at Golden Gate
courses are designed to teach the following skills, basic knowledge, and
University. Students who do not place into ENGL 1A must satisfacto-
understandings:
rily complete the prescribed pre-ENGL 1A Writing Workshop sequence
ENGL 10A and 10B. Students who do not place into the required • Professional-level competence in oral and written communication.
Mathematics course(s) must satisfactorily complete the prerequisite • Well-developed quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
MATH 10 or MATH 20 course before enrolling in the required • The ability to use library and electronic resources for research.
courses. • Knowledge of the variety and universality of human experience as
expressed in diverse cultures and their history, philosophy, religion,
Liberal Studies Core literature, creative arts and scientific systems.
All students are required to complete 21 units of liberal studies core • Understanding of the US and global contexts of business and pub-
courses as described below. lic management, including contemporary economic, social, politi-
cal, ethical and environmental developments and issues.
Lower- and Upper-division Requirements • Knowledge of science as a method of inquiry into the processes of
Students should try to plan their courses of study so as to complete the natural world, and the interaction of human societies with the
lower-division requirements (courses numbered 1-99) before taking natural environment.
upper-division courses (courses numbered 100-199). • The intellectual foundations and tools for developing a well-
informed and well-reflected world view.
General Electives
• The knowledge, perspectives, and analytical abilities needed to
The number of general electives differs from major to major, depending creatively respond to problems, opportunities, and to social and
on the number of courses required as basic proficiencies, required for technological change.
the major, business core and additional requirements.
The liberal studies core is divided into seven subject areas. Each
subject area introduces students to an area of knowledge and to ways
of studying it. The courses are designed to introduce in each subject
area its practical application to business, technology, and other areas
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Basic Proficiencies and Liberal Studies Distribution of Degree Requirements

Core Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Model
In compliance with the standards set for accreditation by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, the basic proficiencies and liberal LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS—27–36
studies core requirements for students admitted to Golden Gate UNITS
University in fall 2002 or thereafter are as follows: Basic Proficiencies — 21 units
1) Students must complete the number of units (21) prescribed by the Professional Development (three units) one course
major for the basic proficiencies requirements. Degree descriptions
in this catalog should be consulted. UGP 100 Gateway to Success
2) Students must complete 21 units within the liberal studies core. Critical Thinking (three units) one course
3) To be counted for liberal studies core credit, a university course
must be on the Liberal Studies Core Approved Subject Area CRTH 10 Critical Thinking
Courses list for the academic year in which it is taken. Quantitative Skills (six units) two courses (designated by degree program)
4) The liberal studies core requirements are divided into seven subject MATH 20 Intermediate Algebra
areas of three units each: MATH 30 College Algebra
Arts MATH 40 Statistics
History Written & Oral Communication (nine units) three courses
Humanities ENGL 1A Expository Writing
Literature ENGL 1B Research Writing
Philosophy
One of the following:
Science
Social Sciences COMM 35 Speech Communication
COMM 40 Understanding Communication
5) A course used to fulfill a basic proficiencies requirement or a sub-
ject area in the liberal studies core cannot be used to fulfill any
Major Foundation—9–18 units
other degree requirement. Likewise, a course used to fulfill a major
requirement of any kind cannot be used to fulfill a basic proficien- Lower division prerequisite courses and courses that prepare students
cies or liberal studies core requirement. for study in the major (9–18 units/3–6 courses) to be specified by the
6) All courses taken for basic proficiencies or liberal studies core major, e.g., ACCTG 1A and ACCTG 1B, ECON 1 and ECON 2.
credit at GGU must result in letter grades. LIBERAL STUDIES CORE—21 UNITS
Arts
ARTS 105 Contemporary Arts and Culture
or any other ARTS course offered
History
HIST 88 Business in World History
or any other HIST course offered
Humanities
HUM 156 Business and Civilization
or any other HUM course offered
Literature
LIT 150 Business in Literature
LIT 160 Business in Movies
or any other LIT course offered
Philosophy
PHIL 125 Ethics in Personal and Professional Life
or any other PHIL course offered
Science
SCI 125 Science, Technology and Social Change
or any other SCI course offered
Social Sciences
SOSC 88 Leadership and New Social Demands
or any other SOSC course offered

REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR/BUSINESS

CORE—18–33 UNITS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS—3–6 UNITS

GENERAL ELECTIVES/CONCENTRATION—
12–48 UNITS

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Graduate Programs
Minimum Grade-point Average
All graduate students are expected to maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative
grade-point average. For further information, refer to the catalog section
“Required Academic Progress and Grade Requirements” on p. 141.
Time Limit for Completion of Master’s Degrees
Students ordinarily complete the requirements for a master’s degree within
six calendar years from the date of admission to the graduate program.
This period may be extended with permission of the appropriate school
dean, and may require change of degree and program requirements.
Residence Requirement
Candidates for master’s degrees may transfer up to six 300-400 level
units to the advanced program from graduate coursework completed at
other regionally accredited institutions, or the number of transfer units
stipulated in corporate or government contracts or agreements. While it
is strongly recommended that the final six units be completed at GGU,
those units may be transferred with prior faculty approval of the spe-
cific coursework if the six-unit transfer limit has not yet been met.
Students should note that certain graduate course requirements may not
be fulfilled by courses taken at other institutions, as designated by the
faculty. Candidates for graduate certificates must complete all courses
required for the certificate at GGU. Exceptions to these requirements
will be made only on petition to and approval by the Committee on
Admissions and Academic Probation (CAAP).
Proficiency in Mathematics, English and
Computer Skills Required for Certain
Master’s Degrees
Master’s degree applicants are required to meet basic proficiency
requirements in mathematics, English writing and computer skills.
Enrolled students are expected to satisfy the MATH 20, MATH 30,
MATH 40 or MATH 106 requirement within the first nine units of
credit taken at Golden Gate.
MATH 20 Proficiency (Intermediate Algebra)
Applicants to the master of accountancy and the MS in integrated mar-
keting communications are required to possess a level of mathematical
skill equivalent to the university’s MATH 20 Intermediate Algebra.
Students who cannot demonstrate adequate mathematical skills will be
required to enroll in and satisfactorily complete appropriate mathemat-
ical courses and/or noncredit workshops offered or recommended by
Golden Gate University’s Mathematics Department.
To screen for minimal skills, the university uses the following
alternative criteria:
• Transfer of Intermediate Algebra from a regionally accredited
college or university with a grade of C- or better
• Completion of MATH 20 at GGU with a grade of C- or better;
however, graduate students must maintain a 3.00 (B) cumulative
grade-point average to remain in good standing
• Pass GGU’s Intermediate Algebra Proficiency Exam with a score of
70 percent or better
• Pass the College Mathematics CLEP Exam with a score of 50 or
better
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• Score in the 50th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GMAT Exam
• Score in the 50th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GRE Exam
MATH 30 Proficiency (College Algebra)
Applicants to the MS in information technology management, MS in
finance, MS in financial planning and MS in marketing are required to
possess a level of mathematical skill equivalent to the university’s
MATH 30 College Algebra.
To screen for minimal skills, the university uses the following
alternative criteria:
• Transfer of College Algebra from a regionally accredited college or
university with a grade of C- or better
• Completion of MATH 30 at GGU with a grade of C- or better;
however, graduate students must maintain a 3.00 (B) cumulative
grade-point average to remain in good standing
• Pass GGU’s College Algebra Proficiency Exam with a score of 70
percent or better
• Pass the College Algebra or Precalculus CLEP Exam with a score
of 50 or better
• Score in the 80th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GMAT Exam
• Score in the 80th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GRE Exam
MATH 40 Proficiency (Statistics)
Applicants to the MS in enterprise systems management, MS in infor-
mation technology management and MS in systems and network man-
agement degrees are required to possess a level of statistical skills at
least equivalent to the university’s MATH 40 Statistics.
To screen for minimal skills, the university uses the following
alternative criteria:
• Transfer of Business Statistics, Introductory Statistics, or Elementary
Statistics, or a statistics course offered in behavioral sciences, public
administration, and social sciences from a regionally accredited
college or university with a grade of C- or better.
• Completion of MATH 40 at GGU with a grade of C- or better.
However, graduate students must maintain a 3.00 (B) cumulative
grade-point average to remain in good standing.
• Pass GGU’s Statistics Proficiency Exam with a score of 70 percent
or better.
English Language Requirement
Our graduate integrated marketing communications and public rela-
tions curriculum are especially language intensive and require you to
have a good facility in spoken and written English. This is important
both for mastering the techniques of business communications and for
participating in the graduate seminars. Students can demonstrate their
competency by successfully passing the English Placement Test or by
completing ENGL 301 Graduate Writing II with a grade of B or better.
The PLUS Program at the San Francisco campus also offers com-
munication improvement classes for those students needing to polish
their English language skills.
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Computer Proficiency
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity and skill
with computers and software applications appropriate for graduate
studies. This includes knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
analysis, visual presentation software and network access capabilities.
Faculty may require additional preparation for those students who
have not achieved the needed proficiency.
Proficiency in Mathematics, Writing and
Computer Skills Required for All Master
of Business Administration (MBA)
Degrees
All students admitted to the MBA degree program, regardless of specific
concentration objective, are expected to possess adequate graduate-level
proficiencies in mathematics, writing and computing as follows:
Mathematics Proficiency
Mathematical skills at least equivalent to College Algebra (Pre-
Calculus) are necessary.
To screen for minimal skills, the university uses the following alter-
native criteria:
• Transfer of College Algebra from a regionally accredited college or
university with a grade of C- or better
• Completion of MATH 30 at GGU with a grade of C- or better
However, graduate students must maintain a 3.00 (B) cumulative
grade-point average to remain in good standing.
• Pass the College Algebra Proficiency Exam with a score of 70 per-
cent or better
• Pass the College Algebra or Precalculus CLEP Exam with a score
of 50 or better
• Score in the 80th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GMAT Exam
• Score in the 80th percentile (or above) on the Quantitative Section
of the GRE Exam
Writing Proficiency
Golden Gate University seeks to graduate students with the writing
skills necessary for successful professional careers. The university
requires students admitted to an MBA degree program to meet the
Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement.
The Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement can be met by
achieving a score of 3.5 or above on the Analytical Writing Assessment
section of the GMAT.
Students who score 3.0 or below on the GMAT Analytical Writing
Assessment must enroll in the 3-unit Graduate Writing II (ENGL 301)
course.
Students enrolled in ENGL 301 must take the English Proficiency
Test prior to or during the first week of the course. ENGL 301 will be
waived for students who demonstrate adequate writing proficiency on
the English Proficiency Test.
Degree-admitted students may not continue their enrollment past
nine units unless they have passed one of the tests, or are enrolled in,
or have completed the required graduate writing course.
The graduate writing course may be taken concurrently with other
courses, except for those courses which list the graduate writing course
as a prerequisite.
Graduate writing coursework/units are not applicable to MBA
degrees.
Computer Proficiency
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity and skill
with computers and software applications appropriate for graduate
studies. This includes knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
analysis, visual presentation software and network access capabilities.
Faculty may require additional preparation for those students who
have not achieved the needed proficiency.
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Graduate Foundation Program Waiver • ECON 202 Economics for Managers

Requirements for All Master’s Degrees Waiver Rule: A minimum of six semester units of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. GGU undergraduate course equivalence is
These foundation program courses may be waived based on under-
ECON 1 and ECON 2.
graduate coursework transferred from a regionally accredited institu-
• FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers
tion with a grade of C- or better, or by passing the appropriate CLEP
Waiver Rule: A minimum of three semester units of upper-division
exam with a score of 50 or greater. The number of waivers an individ-
coursework in managerial finance. GGU undergraduate course
ual student receives depends on a variety of factors and the particular
equivalence is FI 100.
foundation course. Prospective students who have questions about
• ITM 225 Management Information Systems
waivers should consult individually with the Office of Enrollment
Waiver Rule: A minimum of three semester units of upper-division
Services. An initial evaluation of the academic records of all admitted
coursework in management information systems. GGU undergrad-
students identifies waivable courses, and students are informed of the
uate course equivalence is ITM 125.
results of this evaluation with their acceptance letter. If there are addi-
• MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers
tional courses that the student believes should be waived given the
Waiver Rule: A minimum of six semester units in statistics and regres-
rules, he or she may file a written petition and accompany the request
sion including coverage of probability theory, estimation, hypothesis
with appropriate documentation including catalog descriptions, course
testing, multiple regression analysis and forecasting. GGU undergrad-
syllabi, lists of required texts, etc.
uate course equivalence is MATH 40 and MATH 104.
Course titles of the seven waivable foundation courses and their
• MGT 204 International Business and Strategy
associated waiver rules for applicable undergraduate course equiva-
Waiver Rule: A minimum of six semester units of upper-division
lents are listed below. See p. 65 for “Course Descriptions.”
coursework in international business and business strategy. GGU
• ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers undergraduate course equivalence is MGT 179 and MGT 156.
Waiver Rule: A minimum of six semester units of accounting • MGT 210 Management Theory and Communications
coursework covering both financial and managerial accounting Waiver Rule: A minimum of six semester units of upper-division
including financial statement analysis, or current CPA status. If this coursework in managerial theory and managerial communications.
coursework has not been completed in the last seven (7) years, stu- GGU undergraduate course equivalence is MGT 100 and MGT 140.
dents must also pass the Accounting Currency Examination. GGU
undergraduate course equivalence is ACCTG 1A and ACCTG 1B.

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The Faculty
Edward S. Ageno
School of Business
BOB ADLER
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MPA,
Golden Gate University. Deputy Controller,
San Mateo County.
JAN AHRENS
Adjunct Professor
BS, Miami University; MBA, The Ohio State
University; DBA, Golden Gate University.
GEORGE ALEUY
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of San Francisco; MBA, San
Jose State University; DBA, Golden Gate
University. CQE. Manager, Small Motor
Enterprise & Machining Center.
JANICE ALLEY
Adjunct Professor
BA, Indiana University; MA, PsyD, The Wright
Institute. Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
MANEEZA AMINY
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
California State University, Hayward.
Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
ROBERT M. AMOS
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
WILLIAM B. ANHALT
Senior Adjunct Professor
BA, Loras College; MS, California State
University, Hayward; PhD, Center for
Psychological Studies, Berkeley. Senior Adjunct
Professor, Golden Gate University.
DEBORAH ANNES
Associate Porfessor
BA, California State University, Northridge;
MS, PhD, California School of Professional
Psychology. Associate Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
SHOSHANA ASHER
Adjunct Professor
BA, Sam Houston State University; MA,
University of California, Berkeley. Adjunct
Professor, Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
Undergraduate Programs, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
WARREN S. ASKEW
Adjunct Professor
BS, Carnegie-Mellon University; MBA, Loyola
University of Chicago; PhD, University of
Maryland. Consultant.
ALFRED J. BADGER
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst;
MA, The Ohio State University, Columbus.
Adjunct Professor, English and
Communications, Undergraduate Programs,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
GWEN BUFFINGTON BALL
Professional Practice Instructor
BA, University of Nevada; MFA, Mills College.
Professional Practice Instructor, English and
Communications; and Coordinator, Online
Writing Lab, Undergraduate Programs,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
JAY BANFIELD
Adjunct Professor
BA, Stanford University; master of public
policy, University of California, Berkeley. Chief
Assistant Treasure, City & County of San
Francisco.
JUDY BARBER
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, Colorado Women’s College.
W. CHARLES BASSETTI
Adjunct Professor
AB, Harvard University. President and
Managing Partner, Delphonic Options
Research, Ltd.
HANS-HENRIK BEEN
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Copenhagen; MS, California
State University Northridge; MBA, University
of Copenhagen.
JANIS E. BELL
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
San Francisco State University. Writing
Consultant.
THEA BELLOS
Adjunct Professor
BA, State University of New York, Cortland;
MA, San Jose State University; MBA, St.
Mary’s College. Principal, Thea Bellos &
Associates.
JACOB BENIFLAH
Adjunct Professor
BS, MA, San Francisco State University.
Account Supervisor, FRANKEL.
WILLIAM C. BESSEY
Associate Professor Emeritus
BS, MS, PhD, University of Oregon. Associate
Professor Emeritus, Edward S. Ageno School
of Business, Golden Gate University.
CONSTANCE BEUTEL
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Minnesota; MPA, MSSNM,
Golden Gate University; Ed.D., University of
San Francisco. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
ADMASSU BEZABEH
Adjunct Professor
BCom, Addis Ababa University; MBA, Oregon
State University; MA, PhD, University of
California, Berkeley. Director of Business
Programs, School of Business, Education and
Leadership, Dominican University.
DONALD L. BIERMAN JR.
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, California State University,
Hayward; JD, Santa Clara University School of
Law. Principal, Law Offices of Donald L.
Bierman Jr.
CAMERON C. BILGER
Adjunct Professor
AB, Dartmouth College; MBA, The Citadel;
MSC, PhD, London School of Economics.
Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
JOE BLACK
Adjunct Professor
BA, Parsons College; MS, Pepperdine
University; President, Black and Company.
BRIAN D. BLACKBURN
Adjunct Professor
BA, Humboldt State University; MA,
California Polytechnic State University. Math
Instructor, College of Marin and Santa Rosa
Junior College.
ELLIOT BLUMBERG
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Southern California; MBA,
Columbia University.
CHRISTINE BOUAMALAY
Adjunct Professor
BA, College of Wooster; MS, University of
California, Berkeley; MA, University of
Hawaii. Principle Member, Technical Staff,
SBC Services.
THOMAS BOYER
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of San Francisco; MS, Golden
Gate University.
ANTHONY D. BRANCH
Senior Adjunct Professor
AB, Stanford University; EMBA, Claremont
Graduate School; MA, PhD, University of
California, Santa Barbara. Senior Adjunct
Professor of History and Management,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
LAWRENCE BREWSTER
Adjunct Professor
AB, MA, California State University, Fullerton;
PhD, University of Southern California. Dean,
College of Professional Studies, University of
San Francisco.
MARTIN BROOK
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Edinburgh, Scotland; MBA
Stanford University. Adjunct Professor, Edward
S. Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
SALVATORE R. BRUNO
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Hayward; MS,
University of Denver. Business Process
Analysis, Metrics Coordinator, Lockheed
Martin Corporation.
EUGENE J. BUCCIARELLI
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. CPA.
Consultant-Owner, Internal Control Systems.
SCOTT BUCHANAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
NORMAN J. BUDMAN
Adjunct Professor
AB, MBA, DBA, University of California.
Director, STARS Behavioral Health Group.
WILLIAM C. BUHL
Adjunct Professor
BBA, University of Michigan; MPA, DPA,
University of Southern California. Regional
Administrator (Retired), Employment
Standards Administration, US Department of
Labor.
CURTIS BURR
Adjunct Professor
BA, MBA, Golden Gate University. CPA. CVA.
Partner, Burr, Pilger & Mayer.
CHRIS CAIRE
Adjunct Professor
BS, ME, California State Polytechnic
University; MBA, California State University,
Sacramento. Executive Consultant.
ANNE CARLISLE
Adjunct Professor
BA, Lake Erie College; MA, PhD, Case
Western Reserve University. Adjunct Professor,
English and Communications; Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
KENT C. CASEY
Adjunct Professor
BSBA, University of Central Florida; JD,
University of the Pacific. President, Kent C.
Casey & Co. Inc.
VINCE CERIELLO
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, University of Colorado. President,
VRC Consulting Group.
FAITH YAO YU CHAO
Professor
BS, Agnes Scott College; MS, Emory
University; PhD, University of Toronto.
Mathematics Coordinator and Professor,
Department of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences, Undergraduate Programs, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
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MEERA CHAWLA
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Warwick; MA, University of
London. Management Consultant, Chawla
Enterprise Inc.
ARCHIE S. CHEN
Adjunct Professor
BSIE, California State University, San Jose;
MIE, Texas A&M University; MPA, Golden
Gate University; EdD, University of San
Francisco. Capacity Planner, US Department of
Veterans’ Affairs.
KAREN P. CHEN
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Irvine; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Adjunct Professor,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
CHRISTINE CHOJNACKI
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Jose State University; MBA, Golden
Gate University. Director of Talent
Management, Financial Corporation.
ROBERT CHOW
Adjunct Professor
BSEE, San Francisco State University; MS,
Golden Gate University. Chairman, CEO and
President, Sympei Communications.
GARY CLAPPER
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Redlands; MSTM, Golden
Gate University. Software Quality Assurance
Manager, SBC Communications Inc.
CHRISTINA CLARK
Professional Practice Instructor
BA, MS, Golden Gate University. Professional
Practice Instructor, Mathematics and Natural
Sciences; and Coordinator, Math Tutoring
Center, Undergraduate Programs, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
FRANCIS J. CLAUSS
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Detroit; MS, PhD, University
of Michigan. President, Briarcliff Press Inc.
ALEXANDER CLEMENS
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz.
President, Barbary Coast Consulting.
DAN CLURMAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, Columbia University; MA, Sonoma State
University. MFCC. Consultant,
Communication Options.
KATHERINE POWELL COHEN
Adjunct Professor
AB, Bryn Mawr College; MA, New York
University; PhD, University of Rhode Island.
Adjunct Professor, English and
Communications, Undergraduate Programs,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
KEVIN COLLINS
Adjunct Professor
BS, Northeastern University; MBA, Amos Tuck
School, Dartmouth College. Adjunct Professor,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
152 The Faculty
JAMES CONRAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University; MA,
Occidental College
GEORGE CONSTANTINO
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Massachusetts; MBA,
Pepperdine University. Personnel Executive and
Consultant.
TONY CONSTANTOUROS
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
University of San Francisco. City Manager,
City of Hillsborough, Calif.
MIRO COSTA
Professor
BS, MS, Rio de Janeiro Federal University,
Brazil; MS, PhD, University of Texas at Dallas.
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
JOSEPH W. COYNE
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, Northridge;
PhD, The Wright Institute. Psychologist, Kaiser
Permanente.
CHRISTINE CRANDELL
Adjunct Professor
BBA, MBA, Florida Atlantic University.
Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Ariba.
STANLEY CRANE
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Redlands; MA, California
State University, Fullerton; PhD, University of
Oregon. Faculty, Hartnell College
KERRY P. CURTIS
Professor Emeritus
AB, MBA, University of California, Berkeley;
PhD, University of Pennsylvania.
THOMAS CUSHING
Adjunct Professor
BGS, University of Michigan; MBA, JD,
University of Illinois. Attorney. Principal,
Cushing, Bicksler Group.
JAMES DALTON
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
Golden Gate University. Network Consultant
and Trainer, Self Employed.
LYDIA DANIELS
Adjunct Professor
RRA, Mills College; BA, MS, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
DONALD DAVIS
Adjunct Professor
BA, City College of the City University of New
York; MBA, Columbia University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
JAMES J. DAVIS
Adjunct Professor
BS, Wilkes College; MA, State University of
New York at Binghamton; EdD, University of
San Francisco. Adjunct Professor, Mathematics
and Natural Sciences, Undergraduate
Programs, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
Golden Gate University Catalog 2007-2008
RICHARD DAWE
Associate Professor
BS, BA, Bowling Green State University; MS,
US Air Force Institute of Technology; MBA,
California State University, Hayward; PhD,
Golden Gate University. Director,
Undergraduate Operations Management
Program, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
CARLOS DE ARRIGUNAGA
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Louisiana Technological University;
PhD, Texas A&M University. President, Focal
Financial Consulting.
LYNN DEVON
Adjunct Professor
MS, University of Illinois; PhD, Golden Gate
University. President, Decisive Information
Group.
KRISHNAN DHANDAPANI
Adjunct Professor
BS, Regional Engineering College, India; MS,
University of Kansas. Senior Software
Engineer, Oracle Corporation.
MARTIN DIRKS
Adjunct Professor
BS, Bemidji; MBA, Cambridge. Equity
Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Investment
Strategy & Analysis.
JAMES E. DOWNEY
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Phoenix; MBA, Golden Gate
University. President/CEO, Castles Information
Network.
CHRIS DOWLING
Adjunct Professor
BA, San Jose State University; MPA, University
of Southern California. Chairman, The Food
Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Counties.
THOMAS A. DUFFY
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Detroit; MS, Washington
University; MBA, Xavier University; JD,
Golden Gate University. Owner, Enviros
Technology Co.
JON DURR
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, Syracuse University; MBA, University
of Michigan. Lecturer, San Jose State
University.
THOMAS EHRICH
Adjunct Professor
BS, Mankato State University; MBA, Golden
Gate University. Industry Standard Server
Specialist, NSP, Hewlett-Packard.
KATHRYN ESTRADA
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Fresno; MS,
Golden Gate University. HBDI. Sr. Director of
Human Resources, CloudShield.
DONALD FELIPE
Associate Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
PhD, University of Texas. Chair, Liberal
Studies and Associate Professor, Humanities
and Social Sciences, Undergraduate Programs,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
DAVID FICKBOHM
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, San Francisco State University; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Lead Data Miner,
HomeGain Inc.
WENDELL S. FISHMAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Davis; MA, San
Francisco State University. Faculty, Los Rio
School District.
DEAN FLIPPO
Adjunct Professor
BA, College of William and Mary; JD, Wayne
State University Law School. District Attorney,
Monterey County, Calif.
PAUL A. FOUTS
Associate Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
Sonoma State University; PhD, University of
Oregon. Associate Professor; Director, MBA
Programs; and Associate Dean, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
STEVEN FRANCIS
Adjunct Professor
BS, MA, MBA, San Jose State University.
Owner, Pacific Capacitor Co.
SUSAN FROLICH
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, CPF, New York University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
CLAUDIA FULGA
Adjunct Professor
BA,University of Michigan; MS, Golden Gate
University. Human Resource Manager,
Huntsman Architectural Group.
ROBERT C. FULKERTH
Professor
BA, MA, California State University, Chico;
EdD, University of California, Berkeley.
Professor, Undergraduate Programs; and Chair,
Department of Operations and Information
Technology Management, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
PATRICIA GADBAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, Hofstra College; PhD, Harvard University.
Faculty, Hartnell College.
EMILY C. GALINDA
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of San Francisco; EMBA,
Golden Gate University. Associate
Director/Administrative Services Manager
Student Housing, University of California,
Davis.
JOSEF A. GAMPER
Adjunct Professor
AB, PhD, University of California, Berkeley;
MA, California State University, Hayward.
Professor of Anthropology, Monterey
Peninsula College.
BLAINE GARFOLO
Adjunct Professor
BA, Pacific College; MSC, PhD, Case Western
Reserve University. Associate Professor, San
Francisco State University.
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WILLIAM GARRETT
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, San Francisco State University; PhD,
University of California, Davis. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
BARBARA GAULT
Adjunct Professor
AB, Vassar College.
GEOFF GEIGER
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
Golden Gate University. Writer/Public
Relations Specialist, Geiger Communications.
ROBERT GELPHMAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Sacramento.
Principal, Gelphman Associates.
LARISA V. GENIN
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of San Francisco; MBA, DBA,
Golden Gate University. Director of
Marketing, Primetech Systems Integration Inc.
BARTON J. GILBERT
Adjunct Professor
BS, MPA, California State University, Fresno.
Director of General Services, Contra Costa
County.
DAVID GILLISS
Adjunct Professor
BBA, Ohio University; MBA, Golden Gate
University. Director of Operations, Strategic
Technology Projects Inc.
STEVEN GILMAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, BA, MBA, Univeristy of Southern
California. Principal, Satori Trading.
PATRICK GLASSCOCK
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Kansas; MA, Central
Michigan University; PhD, Institute for the
Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
JEANNE GLENNON
Adjunct Professor
BA, Stanford University; MS, Golden Gate
University; MA, San Francisco State University.
Principal, Society for Human Resources
Management.
JANET GOLDBERG
Professional Practice Instructor
BA, University of Pittsburgh; MFA, Mills
College. Professional Practice Instructor,
English and Communications; and
Coordinator, Writing Center, Undergraduate
Programs, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
JOAQUIN L. GONZALEZ III
Associate Professor
BA, De La Salle University; MPA, University of
the Philippines; PhD, University of Utah.
Associate Professor; and Director of Graduate
Public Administration Program, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
ROBERT C. GOODMAN WANDA HARMON A. GERLOF HOMAN
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor Professor Emeritus
AB, Brown University; JD, University of BS, Hampton Institute; MAT, Trinity College. BA, Bethel College; MA, Stanford University;
Chicago Law School. Partner, Goodman/Kang Labor Relations Assistant, Pacific Maritime MS, Kansas State University; PhD, University
LLP. Association. of Oregon. Professor Emeritus, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
SAM GOODMAN PATRICK L. HATCHER
University.
Adjunct Professor Senior Adjunct Professor
BBA, City University of New York; MBA, BS, The College of William and Mary; MA, JACK HOPKINS
PhD, New York University. Consultant, BMG University of Missouri; PhD, University of Adjunct Professor
Associates Inc. California, Berkeley. Post Doctoral Fellow, BA, MA, University of Notre Dame; MBA,
Political Science Department, University of University of Rhode Island. Adjunct Professor,
JUDY GORDON
California, Berkeley. California State University, Hayward and St.
Adjunct Professor
Mary’s College. Owner, Hopkins Consulting.
BA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; JOHN E. HAWES
MA, University of California, Berkeley. Adjunct Professor ALBERT HOWARD
Mediator, Trainer, Process Facilitator, BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; Adjunct Professor
Consultant; Judy Gordon Mediation Services. MIM, American Graduate School of MS, California State University, Los Angeles.
International Management. Manager, Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
LESLIE D. GOTTESMAN
Corporate Risk and Insurance, System Business, Golden Gate University.
Professor
Integrators Inc.
BA, MA, Columbia University; EdD, JOHN C. HSU
University of San Francisco. Chair, Department R. STEVENSON HAWKEY Adjunct Professor
of English; Professor, Undergraduate Programs, Professor MA, PhD, Rice University. Instructor, Contra
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden AB, Duke University; MBA, MIA, Columbia Costa College and Holy Names College.
Gate University. University; PhD, Golden Gate University.
DAVID Z. HUA
Professor; and Director of Financial Planning
SUE GREENBERG Assistant Professor
Program, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Adjunct Professor BA, Shanghai Education Institute; MA, MS,
Golden Gate University.
BA, Claremont McKenna College; JD, PhD, University of Texas at Dallas. Assistant
Hastings College of Law. Commissioner, EDWARD HAZEL Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
County of San Mateo. Adjunct Professor Golden Gate University/San Jose.
BA, University of Texas at El Paso; JD,
RICHARD GREENE PAUL HUBBARD
University of Oklahoma – Colleague of Law.
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
Managing Deputy District Attorney, Monterey
BA, University of Wisconsin; MBA, University BS, State University of New York at New Paltz;
County, California.
of Phoenix. President, Skytech Medical PhD, JD, University of California, Los Angeles.
Systems. WILLIAM A. HEALT Attorney-at-Law.
Adjunct Professor
CHARLOTTE GREIG JOHN B. HULSEBUS
BA, State University of New York; MS,
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
BA, Polytechnic of North London; MBA BS, University of Southern California; MS,
Managing Partner, The Sacramento Group.
University of Phoenix; DBA, Golden Gate California State University, Los Angeles. Vice
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S. THOMAS HEIMSOTH President, The American Consulting Group.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate Adjunct Professor
MARC HYMAN
University. BA, Santa Clara University; MA, San Jose State
Adjunct Professor
University; MBA, Pepperdine University.
ERIC GROVER BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
Consultant and Trainer.
Adjunct Professor University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Developer-
BA, Amherst College; MBA, New York RONALD R. HELGENS Business & Tech Programs, International
University. VP Corporate Development & Adjunct Professor Partnerships Group, University of California,
Marketing, Bank of America Commercial BA, MA, PhD, University of Iowa. Senior Berkeley.
Finance Corp. Economist, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
PATRICK IBARRA
DONETTA GUNNELLS-HALL WILLIAM D. HERMANN Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BS, Central Missouri State University; MPA,
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA, BS, BA, MA, PhD, Washington University. Arizona State University. Partner, The
Golden Gate University. Regional Manager, Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Mejorando Group.
Hertz Corporation. Business, Golden Gate University.
CHRISTOPHER INAMA
SAID F. HAIMOR HENRY HERNANDEZ Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
BA, University of Jordan; MA, PhD, University BA, MA, California State University MA, California State University, Hayward; JD,
of Detroit. Adjunct Faculty, California State Sacramento. Researcher, State of California. Hastings College of the Law; LLM, Golden
University, Hayward. Gate University. Administrative Law Judge,
WILLIAM R. HESS
Calif. Department of Insurance.
MARGARET HANKE Senior Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor BS, Purdue University; MA, Ball State ELIZABETH ISON
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MA, University. President, Marketing Services Inc. Adjunct Professor
PhD candidate, Ohio State University. JD, Santa Clara University. Principal, The Ison
DAVE HOGUE
Marketing Consultant. Group.
Adjunct Professor
YOAV HARLEV BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, PhD, DIANA ISRAEL
Adjunct Professor University of New Orleans. Director of Adjunct Professor
BA, Southern Connecticut State University; Information Design and Visability, Fluid Inc. BS, Drexel University; MBA, University of
MA, California School of Professional Chicago. Senior Associate, Larry Israel &
Psychology. Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Associates.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
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TINA JACKSON
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Jose State University; MBA, Golden
Gate University. Regional HR Manager,
Cingular Wireless.
JASON JACOBSON
Adjunct Professor
BS, Southern Oregon University; MM,
Willamere University. Vice President, Q& A
Research, Inc.
CAROL JAMESON
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Cruz;
MFA, Mills College. Adjunct Professor and
Tutor, English and Communications,
Undergraduate Programs, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
BRUCE J. JANIGIAN
Adjunct Professor
AB, University of California, Berkeley; JD,
University of California, Hastings College of
Law; LLM, George Washington University.
Owner, Law Offices of Bruce Janigian.
TODD JENSEN
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Chico; MS,
University of Oregon. CFO, Community 1st
Bank.
HOMER JOHNSTONE
Adjunct Professor
BS, US Military Academy; MS, University of
California, Berkeley; DBA, George Washington
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
JOHN JUE
Adjunct Professor
AB, University of California, Berkeley; JD,
John F. Kennedy University Law School; DBA,
Golden Gate University. Attorney, CFP,
Corporate Vice-President, New York Life.
CHARLES JUNN
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Davis; MA,
Golden Gate University. Director of
Psychological Testing, California Police
Commission.
ROBERT M. KAGAN
Senior Adjunct Professor
AB, MBA, University of California, Berkeley.
Senior Vice President, Levin Menzies &
Associates LLC.
BILL KAHL
Adjunct Professor
BEE, MEE, New York University; MBA,
University of Southern California. Adjunct
Professor, Silicon Valley, Golden Gate
University.
RACHEL KAITZ
Adjunct Professor
ABJ, University of Georgia; MBA, University
of Colorado: DBA, Golden Gate University.
Financial Consultant, Consumer Credit
Counseling Services.
JEFFREY H. KARLIN
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, State University of New York at
Stonybrook; JD, Hastings College of the Law;
LLM, Golden Gate University. CPA. Attorney.
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ARTHUR J. KATZ
Adjunct Professor
BBA, Adelphi University; MBA, University of
California, Berkeley; PhD, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
PHILIP KEDDY
Adjunct Professor
BA, Trinity College, University of Toronto;
PhD, California School of Professional
Psychology. Staff Psychologist, Chemical
Dependency Services, Outpatient Adult
Program, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
Psychologist, Private Practice.
DAVID KENT
Associate Professor
BS, MA, Southwest Texas State University;
PhD, Texas A&M University. Academic
Director, International Bridge Program; Chair,
Department of Management, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
KEVIN D. KIMBELL
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, California State University.
Marketing Consultant.
BRET KLEINMAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
STEPHEN KOCIOL
Adjunct Professor
BS, Tulane University, New Orleans; MA,
University of California, Berkeley; JD, Stanford
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
JAMES W. KOERLIN
Associate Professor
BA, San Francisco State University; MBA,
Golden Gate University; PhD, Walden
University. Associate Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
MARY JEAN KOONTZ
Adjunct Professor
BS, Georgetown University; MBA, University
of South Carolina. Founder/Owner, Pacific
Creations.
JACK KORNBLAU
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, Rutgers–The State University of New
Jersey. Adjunct Professor, History,
Undergraduate Programs, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
ZHANNA KOTSISHEVSKAYA
Adjunct Professor
MS, Azerbaijan State University; PhD,
Azerbaijan Technical State University of Oil
and Chemistry. Professor of Mathematics,
Skyline College.
STEVE KRELLE
Adjunct Professor
BS, South Illinois University; MBA, Roosevelt
University. President, Krelle & Vonhurst, LLC.
Golden Gate University Catalog 2007-2008
GANESHAN KRISHNAMURTHI
Adjunct Professor
BS, Bangalore University; MS, North Carolina
State University. SBC, Network Systems
Engineer, Lead Technical Staff Member.
JAMES J. KROCHKA
Adjunct Professor
BBA, Kent State University; JD, University of
San Diego. Attorney, Law Office of James J.
Krochka.
OLENKA KRUPA
Adjunct Professor
BA, LaSalle University, Pennsylvania; JD,
Temple Law School. Senior Consulting
Manager, Global Re:Solutions.
DAVID KURRASCH
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison; MS,
American Graduate School of International
Management. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
RAJAT KUVER
Adjunct Professor
BS, Kalamazoo College; JD, Wayne State
University; LLM, Central European University.
CEO/Attorney, Advanced Immigration
Solutions Inc.
CHRISTOPHER KWAK
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Hayward;
MBA, Golden Gate University. CFO,
Christopher Kwak & Associates. Instructor of
Business, Ohlone College. Instructor of
Accounting, De Anza College.
JOSEPH LABRIE
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Long Beach,
MBA, University of Southern California.
Owner, J.H. LaBrie Associates.
SUSANNE LAFAVER
Adjunct Professor
BA, San Diego State University; MPA, Golden
Gate University. Director, National Public
Relations and Issues Management, Kaiser
Permanente.
ERIC LAGERSTROM
Adjunct Professor
BS, South Dakota State University; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Management
Consultant.
ROGER LAMM
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, PhD, University of California,
Berkeley. Management Consultant, Strategies
and Human Resources.
STEVE LANZA
Adjunct Professor
BS, California Polytechnic University, San Luis
Obispo; MBA, Golden Gate University. Vice
President of Operations & Finance, Chief
Financial Officer.
THOMAS LEAL
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
University of Iowa. Principal, Infina Business
Solutions Inc.
ANA LELESCU
Adjunct Professor
BS/MS Software Engineering, Technical
University “Politehnica” Timisoara, Romania;
MS, University of Illinois, Chicago. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
BRUCE F. LERRO
Adjunct Professor
BA, Antioch West University; MA, California
Institute of Integral Studies. Adjunct Professor,
John F. Kennedy University, Chapman
University, Columbia College and Vista
Community College.
STEVEN LEWIN
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Davis; MA,
University of Phoenix. Math Instructor,
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
SCOTT LINGEN
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, San Jose; MS,
University of San Francisco. Organizational
Development Consultant.
JEANNE LINSDELL
Adjunct Professor
PhD, Golden Gate University. Professor, San
Jose State University.
JIANMIN LIU
Adjunct Professor
BS, North China Institute of Electric Power;
MS, PhD, University of California, Berkeley.
Vice President, Statistical Modeling and Data
Mining, Wells Fargo Bank.
KIM R. LIVENSPARGER
Adjunct Professor
BS, Ohio State University, MS, Golden Gate
University. CPA. Vice President/Chief Financial
Officer, Sierra Instruments Inc.
KELLY LOCKE
Adjunct Professor
BA, Whitman College; MS, Eastern
Washington University; ABD, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Faculty, Hartnell College.
TIMOTHY J. LONEY
Adjunct Professor
BS, Southern Connecticut State University;
MSA, George Washington University; MPA,
DPA, University of Southern California.
Employee Relations Manager, City of
Oakland.
JOHN M. LORD
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University Hayward. CPA.
Audit Manager, US General Accounting Office.
MICHAEL L. LORILLA
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Davis; MBA,
California State University, Sacramento; JD,
McGeorge School of Law.
HARRY F. LORSBACH
Adjunct Professor
BS, Southern Illinois University; MBA, San
Jose State University. CPA. Audit Manager,
Defense Contract Audit Agency.
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J. MICHAEL LOSCAVIO LYNN P. MCNICHOLS CAMILLE MINICHINO JAMES NERNEY

Adjunct Professor
BA, San Diego State University; MA,
University of Nebraska. Senior Vice President
and Senior Partner, Rusher, Loscavio and
Lopresto.
PETER LOU
Adjunct Professor
MBA, University of Illinois; MA, University of
Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa. Vice President
& Sr. Manager, Wells Fargo & Company.
JAMES M. LUCAS
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
San Francisco State University. Self-employed.
CHRISTOPHER LYNCH
Adjunct Professor
BS, Georgetown University; MA, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Trade Consultant, Silicon Valley Center for
International Trade Development.
DOUG MADGIC
Adjunct Professor
BA, Occidental College; MBA, Thunderbird -
The American Graduate School of
International Management. Human Resource
Manager, Cisco Systems.
VICTORIA MAKI
Adjunct Professor
BA, Sonoma State University; MBA, JFK
University. President, Bitzone LLC.
MARIE-LORRAINE MALLARE
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, San Francisco State University; JD,
Golden Gate University. Assistant Professor,
California State University, Hayward.
ALLAN MANN
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
Columbia University. Vice President, National
Public Affairs & Communications, Kaiser
Permanente.
VIJAY K. MATHUR
Adjunct Professor
MS, Case Western Reserve University. Adjunct
Professor, San Jose State University.
TOM MAURO
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Jose State; MS, Golden Gate
University. HR Manager, PMC– Sierra Inc.
PAM MAY
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Washington; MA, University
of Phoenix. Business Communications
Consultant.
ROBERT MCELROY
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, DePaul University; MBA, University
of Chicago. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
BETTY MCGEE
Adjunct Professor
BS, Southern University of Baton Rouge; MPA,
DBA, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Illinois; MS, Northern Illinois
University. Senior Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
SUE MCNICHOLS
Adjunct Professor
BA, Wheaton College; MS, California School
of Professional Psychology. Educator/
Consultant, Foster City Psychological Services.
PEG MCPARTLAND
Professor Emeritus
BA, MA, University of Montana; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Professor Emeritus,
Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
Undergraduate Programs, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
MATT MCWRIGHT
Adjunct Professor
BA, Duke University; PsyD, University of
Denver. Director of Organizational
Development, Genentech.
ROBYN MELTZER
Adjunct Professor
BS, Utica College of Syracuse; MA, University
of San Francisco. HR Director, Lucas Digital
LTD, LLC.
MICHAEL MENASTER
Adjunct Professor
BS, Loyola Marymount University; MBA,
Frederick Taylor University; MD, Canyon
College.
ROBERT L. MEYER JR.
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Louisville; MBA, Golden
Gate University. Core Adjunct, Golden Gate
University/Sacramento. President, R & M
Business Advisors.
RAO MIKKILINENI
Adjunct Professor
BS, SV University, India; MS, Syracuse
University; PhD, University of California, San
Diego. Director, Storage Systems Engineering,
Hitachi Storage Software Inc.
ROBIN MILEWSKI
Adjunct Professor
BA, MS, Golden Gate University. Human
Resources Sr. Staff, Lockheed Martin
Corporation
EMILIO MILIAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, MBA, California State University, San
Francisco. Professor, Treasure Island Job Corps
Center.
BARRY I. MILLER
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Los Angeles; JD,
Hastings College of Law; Attorney,
Department of Justice, Anti-Trust Division.
CYNTHIA MILLER
Adjunct Professor
BA, Moorhead State University; MS, North
Dakota State University; DBA candidate,
Golden Gate University. Adjunct Professor,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
Adjunct Professor
BA, Emmanuel College; MS, PhD, Fordham
University. Staff Scientist, Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory.
MOHAMMAD MIRZAAGHA
Adjunct Professor
BA,MS, University of Toledo. Adjunct,
American River College.
JAMES MITCHELL
Adjunct Professor
BBA, University of Michigan; MBA, Golden
Gate University. Consultant.
ERIC MOHR
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, PhD, University of California,
Berkeley. Transportation Consultant.
JAMES MOORE
Adjunct Professor
BA, San Diego State University; MA,
University of Southern California.
SHARI MOORE
Adjunct Professor
BS, California Polytechnic State University;
MBA, Yale University. Vice President,
Automatic Data Processing.
WILLIAM MOORE
Assistant Professor
BA, California State University, Chico. MBA,
MS, Golden Gate University. DBA, University
of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Assistant Professor;
and Chair, Finance and Economics
Department, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
JOHN MORENO
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Connecticut; ME, Yale
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
WILLIAM MORRISON
Adjunct Professor
BA, Trinity College. Consultant, Author.
JANICE MOULTON
Adjunct Professor
BA, Oregon State University; MA, San
Francisco State University. Adjunct Professor,
Liberal Studies, Undergraduate Programs,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
GERALD MULENBURG
Adjunct Professor
BS, Oklahoma State University; MS, Air Force
Institute of Technology; MS, University of
Southern California; DBA, Golden Gate
University. Chief of Hardware Development
Division, NASA Ames Research Center.
LEE MUNSON
Adjunct Professor
BA, Amherst College; MBA, Harvard Business
School. Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
SUSAN MURDY
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Southern California; MBA,
St. Mary’s College of California. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of San Francisco; MA, San Jose
State University. Systems Analyst, SBC
Communications Inc.
PATRICIA NICHOLLS
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Phoenix; MS, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
JESSICA M. NOTINI
Adjunct Professor
BA, Wesleyan University; JD, University of
Michigan. Sole Practitioner, Notini Mediation
Services.
SUNDAY C. OGBODO
Adjunct Professor
BL, Anambra State University; LLM, Golden
Gate University. Publisher/President, African
Watch Publishing Co.
TERRENCE O’HARA
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Harvard
University. Account Executive, Clearchannel
Radio.
KEVIN C. O’NEAL
Adjunct Professor
BA, St. Mary’s College; MBA, Golden Gate
University. Fellow/Teacher, Life Underwriting
Training Council; President and COO, Travel
Insurance Services, A USI Affinity Company.
HELGE OSTERHOLD
Adjunct Professor
BA, Golden Gate University; MA, California
Institute of Integral Studies; Ph.D. candidate,
California Institute of Integral Studies.
JEFF PALLIN
Adjunct Professor
BA, MBA, Boston University. Senior Vice
President, Thatcher Business Solutions.
DEMETRIS PAPAIACOVOU
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, Hunter College; MS, University of
California, Berkeley. Database Marketing
Consultant.
BERT PARLEE
Adjunct Professor
BA, University New Brunswick; MA, Naropa
University; PhD, California Institute of
Integral Studies. Psychologist, Integral Institute.
DANIEL PAYNE
Adjunct Professor
BBA, PACE University; JD, St. John’s
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
BARRON A. PEAKE
Professor
BA, California State University, Los Angeles;
MS, University of California, Berkeley.
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
HARRY PEASLEY
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, Golden Gate University. Owner,
facilitator and consultant, New Heights.

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ROBERT R. PIPE
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
MBA, PhD, Stanford University. Senior
Transportation Economist, Athearn
Transportation Consultants.
LAURA POGUE
Adjunct Professor
BBA, MBA, University of Michigan; DM,
University of Phoenix. President, CEO,
Strategic Marketing and Financial Resources.
BRUCE PONCE
Adjunct Professor
BA, MS, Rutgers University. Associate
Professor and Director, Weekend Science
Program, Patten College.
HARRY PORTOLOS
Adjunct Professor
BA, MBA, John F. Kennedy University; TMA
Certification, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
HENRY PRUDEN
Professor
BS, California State University, Chico; MBA,
University of California, Berkeley; PhD,
University of Oregon. Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
ROGER PUPP
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison; MA,
University of South Florida, Tampa; PhD,
Washington University in St. Louis. Business
Analyst, Investment Consultant.
NABIL S. RAGEH
Professor
BSc, Cairo University; MS, PhD, University of
California, Berkeley. Professor; and Director,
DBA Program, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
MOHAN RAJ
Adjunct Professor
BS, Bangalore University, India; MS, Widener
University; MBA, Golden Gate University.
Director of Quality, E-Fab Inc.
MARCELO C. RAMOS
Professor Emeritus
AB, LLB, University of Santo Tomas,
Philippines; MA, University of Notre Dame;
LLM, University of California, Berkeley.
Professor Emeritus, Golden Gate University.
QUEEN F. RANDALL
Adjunct Professor
BS, Lincoln University; MA, Indiana
University; EDD, Nova Southeastern
University. Chancellor (retired), Los Rios
Community College District, Sacramento.
JOAN RAPPAPORT
Adjunct Professor
BA, Oberlin College; MA, PhD, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Adjunct Professor,
English and Communications, Undergraduate
Programs, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
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DOUGLAS RICE
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, University of Phoenix; DBA, Golden
Gate University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
DEBORAH RICHARD
Adjunct Professor
BS, Elmhurst College; MS, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
LEE P. ROBBINS
Professor
AB, Harvard University; MA, PhD, University
of Pennsylvania. Professor, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
LANCE ROBINS
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Tennesssee; MBA, Colorado
State; PhD, Walden University. Enterprise
Process Manager, CTB/McGraw Hill.
JAMES ROBISON
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Jose State University; MBA, Sonoma
State University; DBA, Golden Gate University.
Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
GREGORY ROBLESKI
Adjunct Professor
BS, Boston College; MBA, University of
Chicago. Managing Partner, Carmel
Technologies.
KATHLEEN ROSE
Adjunct Professor
BA, State University of New York, Genesco;
MED, EDD, University of Arizona. Dean of
Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Language Arts,
Hartnell College, Salinas, CA.
HARLEY ROTH
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, University of the Pacific; PhD,
Michigan State University. President, Roth
Management Systems.
JOHN RUTHERFORD
Adjunct Professor
BBA, Northwood University; MS, Walsh
College. Vice President, DFS Group Limited.
MONA SABUCO
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Francisco State University; MBA,
DBA, Golden Gate University. Business
Analyst, Chevron Corporation.
HAROLD SAGAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, MPA, Golden Gate University; EdD, Nova
Southeastern University. Electronic Training
Environment Program Coordinator, Jardon
and Howard Technologies Inc.
ROYA SAKHAI
Adjunct Professor
MA, New College of California; PhD, San
Francisco School of Psychology. Multi-cultural
Therapist and Rehabilitation Counselor, Roya
Sakhai Mult-Lingual Counseling Inc.
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STEPHEN SALLER BRADLEY E. SCOTT
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
BS, Bloomsburg State College. AB, MA, University of California, Davis.
Vice President, Gelphman Associates English Instructor, American River College;
Manager, Scott and Scott Communications.
JACK SAUNDERS
Adjunct Professor A.V. SESHADRI
BA, MA, University of California.Adjunct Adjunct Professor
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business, BS, University of Mysore, India; MS,
Golden Gate University. University of Iowa. Manager, Special Projects,
Maintenance & Engineering Department, Bay
MICHAEL H. SAVOD
Area Rapid Transit District.
Adjunct Professor
BS, Purdue University; MBA, Golden Gate RAJ SHARMA
University. Vice President Sports Marketing, Adjunct Professor
nettaxi.com. BS, India Institute of Techonolgy, New Delhi;
MBA, University of Texas, Austin. Adjunct
RAGHVENDRA G. SAVOOR
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Adjunct Professor
Golden Gate University.
BS, California State University, Hayward; MS,
University of California, Davis. SBC, Senior PHILLIP D. SHERWOOD
Director for Broadband Network Planning and Adjunct Professor
Engineering. BA, California State University, Fresno; MPA,
California State University, Sacramento; DPA,
LARRY SCHIMKA
University of Southern California. Director,
Adjunct Professor
Financial Education and Benefits Counseling
BA, MBA, Loyola University, Chicago.
Programs, California State Teachers
Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
Retirement System.
Business, Golden Gate University.
MARLA SHOWFER
HEIDI SCHMIDT
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Lecturer
BA, Michigan State University; MS,
BA, Colorado College; MS, University of San
Northwestern University. Adjunct Professor,
Francisco. Computer Operations Director, San
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Francisco State University.
Gate University.
PATRICK SCHMIDT
HAMID SHOMALI
Adjunct Professor
Professor
BBA, University of Minnesota; MBA, Golden
BS, University of Salford; PhD, University of
Gate University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
California, Los Angeles. Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
University.
RICHARD SCHMITT
CARY SIMON
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor
BBA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS,
Adjunct Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey.
Business, Golden Gate University.
Lecturer, Naval Postgraduate School.
JEAN SCHORE
JERE SITKO
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor
BA, Simmons College; MBA, College of St.
BA, MEd, Kent State University; MA, PhD,
Thomas, Minnesota. Principal, Schore
Wright Institute. Psychologist, Kaiser
Marketing Associates.
Permanente South San Francisco.
ISABEL SCHREIER
ALFRED SIU
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor
BA, Lehman College of CUNY, New York;
BS, University of Waterloo, Canada; MIM,
MBA, Golden Gate University. CPA. Adjunct
American Graduate School of International
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Management; DBA, Golden Gate University.
Golden Gate University.
Consultant, Alfred Siu Business Consultancy.
VIRGINIA SCHULTZ
ANNE W. SMITH
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MLS,
BA, State University of New York at Albany;
San Jose State University. Adjunct Professor,
MA, Columbia University; DPA, Golden Gate
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
University. Adjunct Professor, Undergraduate
Gate University.
Programs, Edward S. Ageno School of
DOROTHY SUE SCOFF Business, Golden Gate University.
Adjunct Professor
DOROTHY J. SMITH
BA, Edinboro State University; MA, Texas
Program Director
Christian University; PhD, Institute for the
BS/BA, University of Phoenix; MS, Golden
Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Faculty
Gate University. Director, Human Resource
Member, California Graduate School of Family
Management Program, Edward S. Ageno
Psychology.
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
Owner, Delivering Judicious Solutions. Human
Resource Consultant.
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ROBERT SOSNA
Adjunct Professor
BA, LaSallle University. Managing Director,
Private Investment Firm.
LAWRENCE A. SOUZA
Adjunct Faculty
MA, MPA, San Francisco State University; MS,
Golden Gate University. Partner,
Johnson/Souza Group.
EDWARD SPORL
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Stanford
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
TIMOTHY G. STAFFORD
Adjunct Professor
BS, Oregon State University; MS, Golden Gate
University.
SCOTT STEFANIK
Adjunct Professor
BA, San Diego State University; BS, Fresno
State University; MBA, National University;
MS , Golden Gate University. Owner and
Consultant, Stefanik Services.
DAVID STEINMETZ
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, University of Southern California. IT
Manager, University of California San
Francisco Medical Center.
WALTER W. STEVENSON
Professor
AB, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
DBA, Golden Gate University. Professor; Chair,
Cyber Development; Director, BBA Program
and BA in Management Program,
Undergraduate Programs, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
PHILIP W. STODDARD
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
MA, MS, University of Illinois. Faculty,
Hartnell Community College.
TED STOTLAR
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Illinois; MPA, Harvard
University. President, T. K. Stotlar.
MICHAL ANN STRAHILEVITZ
Associate Professor
BA, University of Washington; MSc, PhD,
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School
of Business. Associate Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
HOLLY STRYKER
Adjunct Professor
BA, St. Mary’s College; MS, Golden Gate
University. H R Consultant, Sandia National
Laboratories.
TATSUHIKO J. TABARA
Associate Professor
BS, Denkitsushin University, Tokyo; BA, PhD,
University of Minnesota. Chair, Department of
Mathematics and Associate Professor,
Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
SUZANNE TALMACHOFF
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, DBA candidate, Golden Gate
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
JOHN P. TANSEY III
Adjunct Professor
BBA/MBA, University of Michigan. Director of
Personnel, The Olympic Club.
RICHARD TARGETT
Adjunct Professor
BS, Parks College of Aeronautical Technology,
St. Louis University; MBA, Fordham
University. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate
University.
BLODWEN TARTER
Assistant Professor
BA, MA, Stanford University; MBA, University
of Chicago; PhD, Golden Gate University.
Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing
and Public Relations, Edward S. Ageno School
of Business, Golden Gate University.
MATTHEW M. TEAMBO
Adjunct Professor
BA, MS, Alaska Pacific University; DBA
candidate, Golden Gate University. Associate
Executive Director, The Arc San Francisco.
WILLIAM P. TEEPLE
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University. Chief, Analysis Branch, US Air
Force.
CHUCK TEIXEIRA
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Buffalo; MA, John Hopkins
University; JD, Harvard Law School; LLM,
New York University. Attorney, Private
Practice.
ANN TERRANOVA
Adjunct Professor
BS, Ohio State University, Columbus; MS,
Golden Gate University. Adjunct Professor,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University.
RICHARD TRUTZ
Adjunct Professor
BS/BA, Youngstown State University; MBA,
University of California, Davis. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
STEPHEN TSIH
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. Consultant,
Private Practice. Full-time Faculty, San Jose
City College.
TAB T. TSUKUDA
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Sacramento;
MIM, American Graduate School of
International Management. Manager, Bechtel
Corporation.
MELVIN D. TURNER
Adjunct Professor
BA, Hartwick College; MA, University of San
Francisco. Training Manager, CPS Human
Resource Services.
CRAIG D. UCHIDA
Adjunct Professor
BS, MPA, University of Southern California.
Core Adjunct, Golden Gate University/
Sacramento. Personnel Officer, County of
Sacramento.
JAMES T. UNGER
Adjunct Professor
BS, US Military Academy; MBA, Harvard
University. Owner, CPM General
Construction.
RONALD WADDY
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, Carson; MA,
California State University, Long Beach;
English Instructor, Hartnell College.
WILLIAM WAGSTAFFE
Adjunct Professor
AB, MBA, Stanford University. Adjunct
Professor, and Director, Graduate Operations
Management Program, Edward S. Ageno
School of Business, Golden Gate University.
DANA WALDMAN
Adjunct Professor
BS, Tulane University; EMBA, Golden Gate
University. Principal, Waldman and Associates.
SUSAN WALDMAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, Washington University; MA, San
Francisco State University; PhD, Stanford
University. Clinical Consultant, Haight
Ashbury Play Program for Youth; Private
Practitioner.
TODD WALLIS
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Arizona; MS, University of
San Francisco; MS, Golden Gate University,
MBA, University of Phoenix. Manager,
Business Development, Cisco Systems.
JOHN WALSH
Adjunct Professor
BA, Northern Arizona University; MA, San
Diego State University. Adjunct Professor,
English and Communications, Undergraduate
Programs, Edward S. Ageno School of
Business, Golden Gate University.
BRUCE M. WASSERMAN
Adjunct Professor
BA, MA, State University of New York,
Binghamton; PhD, Washington State
University. Consultant.
TERENCE M. WATERMAN
Adjunct Professor
MA, University of New Castle, Australia;
MCom, University of Wollongong, Australia;
MSMGOT, Golden Gate University.
Independent Consultant.
ROBERT WATSON
Adjunct Professor
BS, Brigham Young University; MBA, Indiana
University, Bloomington. Branch Manager,
Registered Principal, Raymond James Financial
Services Inc.
JAY C. WAYNE
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, University of California, Los Angeles.
Marketing Consultant.
LYNETTE WEBB
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, Golden
Gate University. Computer Lab Coordinator,
CyberCampus, Golden Gate University.
MARVIN WEINBAUM
Adjunct Professor
BA, MS, the City College of New York; MS,
Pace University. Dean, CyberCampus, Golden
Gate University.
CLARENCE WESLEY
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Michigan; MBA, Harvard
Business School. Partner, McLaren Sachi.
D. CHARLES WHITE
Adjunct Professor
AB, MBA, Stanford University. Principal,
Focused Marketing.
TRACY WILEN
Adjunct Professor
BA, Connecticut College; MBA, San Jose State
University; DBA, Golden Gate University.
Program Manager, International Joint Venture,
Cisco Systems.
CONSTANCE M. WILLIAMS
Adjunct Professor
BS/BA, University of Phoenix; MS/MBA,
Golden Gate University; EdD, Fielding
Graduate Institute. Human Resources Director,
SBC Communications Inc.
JAMES E. WILLIAMS
Adjunct Professor
BA, San Francisco State University; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Vice President/
Financial Administration, CFO, VISX Inc.
JAN WILSON
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MA,
Sonoma State University. President, Vital
Assets.
BEV WINSLOW
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
California State University, Hayward; PhD,
Professional School of Psychology. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
HARRY WOLF
Professor Emeritus
BA, MA, University of California, Berkeley.
Dean Emeritus, Public Administration
Program, Golden Gate University.
DAVID WOOD
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, Sacramento.
President, Wood and Associates: Investment
Consulting and Valuation Services.
MING WU
Adjunct Professor
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. Adjunct
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Golden Gate University.
FRANCIS V. YANAK
Adjunct Professor
BCS, Seattle University; MPA, DPA, University
of Southern California. Adjunct Professor,
Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Golden
Gate University, and University of San
Francisco.
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Professor Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor Associate Professor
BS, Georgia State University; MA, PhD, Wright BA, Oberlin College; MA, Stanford University; BA, State University of New York; MA, PhD, BS, University of Iowa; MS, University of
Institute. Russell T. Sharpe Professor of MBA, San Jose State University. CPA. Alliant University. Partner, Cobalt Strategies Wisconsin. CPA. Associate Professor; and
Business and Director of Graduate Psychology Inc. Chair, Department of Accounting.
DONALD D. GUSARSON
Program, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Adjunct Professor VINCENT LI SONIA SHARMA
Golden Gate University.
BA, University of South Dakota; MBA, Golden Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
MARIO YRUN Gate University. Owner/President, Donald D. BS, MS, Golden Gate University. Consultant, BA, California State University, Fullerton; JD,
Adjunct Professor Gusarson, CPA. Delagnes, Mitchell and Linder. University of California, Hastings College of
BA, Pomona College; MBA, University of Law; LLM, Golden Gate University. Corporate
RALPH HASKEW SUSAN LIN
Chicago Graduate School of Business. Adjunct Counsel & Vice President, Santa Cruz
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
Professor, Edward S. Ageno School of Business, Mortgage Co.
BS, University of California, Berkeley; BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. Asst.
Golden Gate University, and University of San
MS,Golden Gate University. Tax Director, Controller, UC San Francisco. DENISE SILVA
Francisco.
Fuhriman van Gemeren Matlin CPAs, LLP. Adjunct Professor
KIM R. LIVENSPARGER
EDWARD ZABRYCKI BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
THOMAS HO Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor Golden Gate University. Senior Manager, Beers
Adjunct Professor BS, Ohio State University, MS, Golden Gate
BS, US Naval Academy; MBA, Ohio State and Cutler LLC.
BBA, MAAC, University of Wisconsin, University. CPA. Vice President/Chief Financial
University. Logistics Consultant.
Madison. International Tax Manager, Oracle. Officer, Sierra Instruments Inc. JACK D. SIMON
JAY ZERFOSS Senior Adjunct Professor
PAUL HOPPE JOHN M. LORD
Adjunct Professor BBA, MBA, Pace University. CPA.
Associate Professor Adjunct Professor
BS, Indiana State Teachers’ College; MBA,
BS, Loyola University of Chicago; MM, BS, California State University Hayward. CPA. JOHN SIMPSON
Wharton Business School, University of
Northwestern University; MS, PhD, Stern Audit Manager, US General Accounting Office. Adjunct Professor
Pennsylvania. Adjunct Professor, Edward S.
School of Business, New York University. CPA. BS, University of Vermont; MBA, University of
Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate JOHN G. MCWILLIAMS
California, Berkeley.
University. RODNEY W. HURD Visiting Professor
Senior Adjunct Professor BBA, Ohio State University; JD, Duke Law LYNN T. SNIDER
BA, Santa Clara University; MBA, Golden School. Adjunct Professor
School of Accounting Gate University. CPA. Senior Vice President, BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
DENNIS S. MILOSKY
BankAmerica Leasing & Capital Group. California State University, Hayward. CPA.
Adjunct Professor
Consultant.
DAVID BELL CHRISTOPHER INAMA BS, California State University Hayward.
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor CIRM, CPA. CFO, Director, Technical RICHARD STEINGART
BA, University of Michigan; MBA, Stanford BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; Instrument. Senior Adjunct Professor
Graduate School of Business. MA, California State University, Hayward; JD, BSEE, City University of New York; MBA,
GARY MINGLE
Hastings College of the Law; LLM, Golden University of California, Berkeley; CPA.
LORAINE BINION Adjunct Professor
Gate University. Administrative Law Judge,
Adjunct Professor BS, Indiana University; MS, Ball State FRANK F. WEINBERG
Calif. Department of Insurance.
BS, California Polytechnic State Institute, University; MBA, University of Chicago. Professor Emeritus
Pomona; MBA, University of California, Los DAN JORDAN BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. CPA.
Angeles. DINYAR MISTRY
Core Adjunct
Adjunct Professor
BS, Sacramento State University; MBA,
EUGENE J. BUCCIARELLI
Senior Adjunct Professor
University of California; DBA, Golden Gate
University. CPA and CVA.
TED E. MITCHELL
Adjunct Professor
School of Taxation
BS, MBA, Golden Gate University. CPA.
Consultant-Owner, Internal Control Systems. BS,MS, Golden Gate University. Co-founder &
JEFFREY H. KARLIN
Partner with Delagnes, Mitchell & Linder.
Senior Adjunct Professor WENDY ABKIN
MARY P. CANNING
BS, State University of New York at Stony KRISTOFER NESLUND Adjunct Professor
Associate Professor
Brook; JD, Hastings College of the Law; LLM, Associate Professor BA, MA, University of California, Santa
BS, University of California, Berkeley; JD,
Golden Gate University. CPA. Attorney. BS, Bowling Green State University; JD, Lewis Barbara; JD, LLM, University of the Pacific,
LLM, Golden Gate University School of Law.
& Clark College; LLM, New York University; McGeorge School of Law. Sideman and
Associate Professor; and Dean, Schools of ARTHUR J. KATZ
DBA, Kent State University. CPA. Associate Bancroft, LLP.
Accounting and Taxation, Golden Gate Adjunct Professor
University. Dean, School of Accounting, Golden Gate
BBA, Adelphi University; MBA, University of WILLIAM J. AMON
University.
California, Berkeley; PhD, Golden Gate Adjunct Professor
ELIZABETH CAPENER
University. PHILIP NEYLAND BS, JD, University of Santa Clara. Partner,
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor Deloitte & Touche.
BS, University of California, Berkeley. CPA. STEVE KINSELLA
BS, Florida A&M University; MS, University
Adjunct Professor EARL O. BENDER
STEPHEN COLLINS of Virginia; Financial Consultant, Charles
BS, Hawaii Pacific University; MBA, Southern Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor Schwab & Co Inc.
Illinois University; DBA, Golden Gate BA, Claremont Men’s College; MBA,
BA, San Jose State University; MS, Chapman
University. CPA. Certified Internal Auditor. JUANITA RENDON University of California, Los Angeles; JD,
University. Consultant. CPA.
President, Gavilan College. Adjunct Professor University of Southern California. Attorney-at-
LORI DUFFY BBA, Angelo State University; MBA, University Law, Private Practitioner.
JOHN LATTA
Adjunct Professor of North Dakota; DBA, Argosy University.
Adjunct Professor STEVEN D. BLANC
BA, University of California Berkeley; MBA, Internal Revenue Agent, Internal Revenue
BBA, MBA, University of North Texas. Adjunct Professor
Golden Gate University. CPA. Service.
Principle, Orion Group LLC. BBA, University of Iowa; JD, University of San
FARIMA FAKOOR BRENDA ROBERTS Francisco. CPA. Associate Attorney, Hochman,
MATTHEW LEUTZA
Instructor Adjunct Professor Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez.
Adjunct Professor
BS, San Francisco; MBA, Golden Gate BA, University of Nevada; MBA, Golden Gate
BS, California Polytechnic State University; LLOYD W. BORN
University. University. Senior Auditor, Safeway, Inc.
MBA, California State University, Hayward. Adjunct Professor
DAVID GANDRUD CHRISTOPHER RODGERS BA, MBA, University of Washington. CPA.
Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
BA, Bemidji State University; MBA, Golden BS, San Jose State; MBA, University of
Gate University. Phoenix. Owner & Consultant, Orion Business
Consultancy.

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Adjunct Professor
BA, Claremont McKenna College; JD,
University of California, Los Angeles.
Corporate Tax Manager, Infonet Services
Corporation.
JOHN J. BROGAN
Adjunct Professor
AB, JD, LLM, Georgetown University. Partner,
Burr, Pilger and Mayer LLP.
MARY P. CANNING
Associate Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; JD,
LLM, Golden Gate University School of Law.
Associate Professor; and Dean, Schools of
Accounting and Taxation, Golden Gate
University.
JAMES E. CARREON
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Southern California; JD,
Southwestern University School of Law; Senior
Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions Group,
Ernst & Young.
THOMAS F. CHAFFIN
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Santa Barbara;
JD, University of San Francisco; LLM, New
York University. Attorney-at-Law,
Rosenbloom, Parrish and Issacs.
FREDERICK R. CHILTON
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, Fresno; JD,
Hastings College of the Law; LLM, New York
University. Attorney-at-Law, Fenwick & West.
RANDY CHURCHILL
Adjunct Professor
BS, MA, Brigham Young University. First Vice
President/Tax Manager, Washington Mutual
Bank.
DIANE M. COMI
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Southern California; JD,
Southwestern University; LLM, Boston
University. Private Practitioner.
JEFFREY W. CURCIO
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Hayward; JD,
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of
Law; LLM, Boston University. Partner,
Murphy Adams Schoenfeld LLP.
RICHARD J. DEGROOT
Adjunct Professor
BA, JD, Seattle University; LLM, University of
Denver. Tax Manager, Berntson Porter & Co.
DONALD G. DESANTIS
Adjunct Professor
BA, Loyola Marymount University; MBA,
University of Southern California; MPAcc,
University of Washington. Tax Director,
Abramson Pendergast & Co.
JOHN E. DIGIUSTO
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Sacramento;
JD, University of California, Davis; LLM,
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of
Law. Partner, Dentino & DiGiusto, A
Professional Corporation.
Adjunct Professor
BA, Santa Clara University; JD, University of
San Francisco; MS, Golden Gate University.
Attorney-at-Law.
IGOR S. DRABKIN
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Northridge; JD,
Pepperdine University School of Law. Attorney.
Law Offices of Dennis N. Brager, APC.
SUSAN DUKE
Adjunct Professor
BA, Evergreen State College; JD, University of
San Diego; LLM, St. Thomas University.
Attorney-at-Law, Duke Law Firm PC.
DANNI DUNN
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA,
JD, University of California, Davis. Mergers &
Acquisitions Tax Partner, Ernst &Young LLP.
LORIN M. ENGQUIST
Adjunct Professor
BA, John Hopkins University; JD, MBT,
University of Southern California Law Center.
Tax Consultant - State and Local Tax, Ernst &
Young LLP.
MURRAY H. FALK
Adjunct Professor
BA, Yale University; LLB, University of
Virginia.
TORI L. FISCHER
Adjunct Professor
BA, BS, Montana State University; JD,
Gonzaga University Law School; LLM,
University of Washington. Attorney-at-Law.
JOHN A. FUERST
Adjunct Professor
BA, Columbia University. CPA. Vice-President,
International Tax, KPMG.
SHANNON GALLAGHER
Adjunct Professor
BS, Santa Clara University; JD, Loyola
Marymount College; LLM, New York Law
School. Attorney-at-Law, Gallagher & Moore.
DAVID E. HARDESTY
Adjunct Professor
BA, MBA, Golden Gate University. Vice-
President, Wilson Markle Stuckey Hardesty &
Bott, CPAs. APC. Author.
JAMES S. HENDERSON
Associate Professor
BA, San Francisco State University; JD,
University of San Francisco. CPA. Attorney-at-
Law.
JACK W. HODGES
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Michigan; JD, University of
San Diego, LLM, New York University.
Attorney.
NEIL JUBAILI
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Chico; MBA,
MS, California State University, Hayward.
CPA, CFP. Vice President, Wealth Advisory
Services, Northern Trust Bank.
Adjunct Professor
BA, Santa Clara University; JD, Loyola Law
School; LLM, New York University School of
Law. Attorney, Law Office of Lynn L. Kambe.
SEAN C. KANALEY
Adjunct Professor
BBA, Niagara University; JD, Duquesne
University. Senior Manager – Mergers &
Acquisitions Group, Ernst & Young LLP.
ROBERT M. KANE JR.
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Washington; JD, Gonzaga
University Law School; LLM, New York
University. Attorney-at-Law, LeSourd &
Patten.
BARBARA H. KARLIN
Professor
BA, Stanford University; JD, Hastings College
of the Law; LLM, Golden Gate University.
CPA. Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Golden Gate University.
JEFFREY H. KARLIN
Senior Adjunct Professor
BS, State University of New York at Stony
Brook; JD, Hastings College of the Law; LLM,
Golden Gate University. CPA. Attorney.
ANTHONY J. KIM
Adjunct Professor
BA, Amherst College; MBA, College of
William and Mary; JD, Brooklyn Law School.
Associate Area Counsel, Office of Chief
Counsel, Internal Revenue Service.
WALTER M. KOLLIGS
Adjunct Professor
JD, Cornell Law School; BA, College of
William and Mary; MS, Northeastern
University. Principal, Ernst & Young LLP.
GEORGE C. KOUTOURAS
Adjunct Professor
BSA, University of Michigan; JD, University of
Detroit Law School; LLM, Georgetown
University Law Center. Attorney and
Transactional Tax Specialist, Ernst & Young
LLP National Office West.
JONES LAM
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MST,
American University. International Tax
Manager, UTStarcom Inc.
RONALD BARRY LANDAU
Adjunct Professor
JD, Duke University School of Law; LLM,
University of New York. Tax Attorney, Ronald
B. Landau, Attorney-at-Law.
ERIC J. LEE
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
Golden Gate University. CPA. Senior Tax
Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP.
FRANCINE LIPMAN
Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
MBA, San Diego State University; JD,
University of California, Davis, School of Law;
LLM, New York University School of Law.
CPA. Special Counsel Associate, O’Melveny &
Myers LLP.
Adjunct Professor
BS, Central Washington University; MBA,
Golden Gate University. Blume Loveridge &
Co. CPAs.
B. BRIAN MACKENZIE
Adjunct Professor
LLB, University of British Columbia; LLM,
University of San Diego. Attorney-at-Law, Law
Offices of B. Brian MacKenzie.
AARON J. MALO
Professor
AB, Stanford University; JD, Hastings College
of Law. Attorney, Law Offices of Sheppard,
Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.
MELANIE E. MARMION
Adjunct Professor
BS, Boston College; JD, Seton Hall University
School of Law; LLM, New York University
School of Law. Associate, Fitzwater & Meyer,
LLP.
JUDD R. MARTEN
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
JD, University of Puget Sound; LLM, Boston
University. Attorney-at-Law, LeSourd &
Patten.
ROBERT M. MCCALLUM
Adjunct Professor
BA, Middlebury College; JD, California
Western School of Law; LLM, Georgetown
University Law Center. Attorney-at-Law,
LeSourd & Patten.
JEFFREY L. MORRIS
Adjunct Professor
BA, California State University, Fullerton; MS,
Golden Gate University. CPA. Partner in
Charge, Southwest State & Local Tax, KPMG
Peat Marwick.
KRISTOFER NESLUND
Associate Professor
BS, Bowling Green State University; JD, Lewis
& Clark College; LLM, New York University;
DBA, Kent State University. CPA. Associate
Dean, School of Accounting, Golden Gate
University.
WILLIAM K. NORMAN
Senior Adjunct Professor
BA, JD, University of California, Berkeley;
LLM, New York University. Senior Partner,
Ord & Norman, Attorneys-at-Law.
JOHN J. O’DONNELL
Adjunct Professor
BBA, University of Notre Dame; JD, New
York University School of Law; LLM, Boston
University.
JAMES B. O’NEAL
Senior Adjunct Professor
BBA, University of Mississippi; JD, University
of Texas at Austin; LLM, University of Florida.
Attorney-at-Law, Rutan & Tucker LLP.
KIRK PAXSON
Adjunct Professor
AB, Stanford University; JD, University of
Puget Sound School of Law; LLM, Golden
Gate University. Senior Attorney, Area
Counsel, IRS, TE/GE, Pacific Coast Central
Mountain. Director, Southern California Tax
Program, Golden Gate University.

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DENNIS L. PEREZ CHARLES P. RETTIG STANLEY R. SMILEY MICHEL R. STEIN

Adjunct Professor
JD, University of California, Los Angeles,
School of Law. Partner, Hochman, Salkin,
Rettig, Toscher & Perez.
LESLIE R. PESTERFIELD
Adjunct Professor
BA, BS, Walla Walla College; JD, University of
Oregon; LLM, New York University. Attorney-
at-Law, Ogden, Murphy and Wallace PLLC.
JASON PETERSEN
Adjunct Professor
BS, MS, Brigham Young University. Manager,
KPMG LLP.
WALTER T. RAINERI
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of California, Berkeley; JD,
Georgetown University Law Center. CPA. Tax
Attorney, Fenwick & West.
DANIEL L. RAISKIN
Senior Adjunct Professor
BA, State University of New York at Stony
Brook; JD, Brooklyn Law School; LLM, New
York University. Partner, Raiskin & Revitz,
Attorneys-at-Law.
RENEE RAITHEL
Professor
BA, University of Southern California; JD,
New York University School of Law. Partner,
Law Offices of McDermott, Will & Emery.
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Los Angeles; JD,
Pepperdine University; LLM, New York
University. Partner, Hochman, Salkin, Rettig,
Toscher & Perez.
GREGORY R. ROER
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Washington; MS, Golden
Gate University. CPA, Roer and Co. CPAs.
Director, Pacific Northwest Tax Program,
Golden Gate University.
MICHAEL SCHINNER
Adjunct Professor
BA, College of Mount St. Joseph; JD,
University of Cincinnati; LLM, Golden Gate
University. Attorney, The Schinner Law Group.
MARTIN SILVER
Adjunct Professor
BA, Columbia University; MA, JD, LLM, New
York University. Attorney-at-Law.
GARY SLAVETT
Adjunct Professor
BSBA, University of Arizona; JD, University of
San Diego School of Law; LLM, New York
University School of Law. Attorney, Jackson
Hewitt Tax Service.
Adjunct Professor
BA, State University of New York, Buffalo; JD,
St. John’s University School of Law. Attorney,
Financial Network Investment Corporation.
STUART A. SIMON
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Northridge; JD,
Loyola Law School; LLM, New York
University. Counsel, Hochman, Salkin, Rettig,
Toscher & Perez.
DAVID SNOWDEN
Adjunct Professor
BE, Sydney University; JD, University of
Oregon; LLM, New York University.
Chartered Accountant (Australia). Director,
International Tax, PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP.
FREDERICK W. SROKA
Adjunct Professor
BA, Santa Clara University; JD, University of
California, Los Angeles. Tax Partner,
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
RUSSELL STANALAND
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Florida; MS, JD, Golden
Gate University. CPA.
Adjunct Professor
BS, California State University, Northridge; JD,
University of California, Hastings College of
the Law; LLM, New York University.
Associate Attorney, Hochman, Salkin, Rettig,
Toscher & Perez.
MARC M. STERN
Adjunct Professor
BS, Stanford University; JD, University of
Southern California. Attorney, Greenburg,
Glusker & Machtinger.
WILLIAM S. STURGES
Adjunct Professor
BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; MBA,
University of California, Davis; MS, Golden
Gate University. CPA. Senior Manager, Lead
Tax Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP.
A. LAVAR TAYLOR
Adjunct Professor
BA, University of Illinois; JD, Georgetown
University. Attorney, Law Offices of A. Lavar
Taylor.
DIANE E. TEBELIUS
Adjunct Professor
BA, Walla Walla College; JD, Whittier College
School of Law; LLM, Georgetown University.
Attorney-at-Law.

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EARL THOMAS MARK A. WEINER

Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor
BS, Armstrong College; MBA, Golden Gate BA, University of California, Los Angeles; JD,
University. Owner, Earl Thomas & Associates. Gonzaga University School of Law; LLM,
University of Florida School of Law. Senior
WILLIAM E. THOMEN
Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Tax Exempt
Adjunct Professor
and Government Entities Division, Internal
BS, University of California, Berkeley; MS,
Revenue Service.
Golden Gate University. Senior Manager,
International Tax Services, Deloitte & Touche JOHN J. WHITE JR.
LLP. Adjunct Professor
BA, JD, University of Washington; LLM, New
MARK TIZABGAR
York University. Attorney-at-Law, Livengood,
Adjunct Professor
Fitzgerald & Alskog.
BS, California State University, Northridge; JD,
Southwestern University School of Law; LLM, GLENN A. ZAHLER
New York University. Attorney and CPA, Senior Adjunct Professor
Transactional Tax Specialist, Ernst & Young BA, University of California, Los Angeles; JD,
National Office West Mergers and Hastings College of the Law; LLM, New York
Acquisitions Group. University. Tax Attorney.
MICHAEL VINSON
Assistant Professor
BA, State University of New York at
Stonybrook; JD, University of California,
Hastings College of the Law; LLM, New York
University. Tax Counselor, GCA Law Partners
LLP.
BELAN K. WAGNER
Senior Adjunct Professor
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
JD, University of the Pacific; LLM, University
of Miami. Partner, Wagner, Kirkman, Blaine
and Youmans.
JOSEPH G. WALSH
Professor
BS, MBA, University of California, Berkeley;
JD, University of California, Hastings College
of the Law; LLM, New York University. CPA.
Attorney-at-Law.

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University Administration
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
President ..............................................................................Daniel Angel, PhD
President Emeritus............................................................Philip Friedman, PhD
President Emeritus ..........................................................Thomas Stauffer, PhD
Assistant to the President ..........................................................John Fyfe, PhD
Executive Assistant....................................................................Teresa Joye, BA
Program Coordinator ..........................................................Rachel Castillo, BA
School of Law
Dean.................................................................................... Frederic White, JD
Administrative Director, Graduate Law Programs..............Jonathan Chu, LLM
Administrative Director, Law Honors Lawyering Program ........Jody Lerner, JD
Associate Dean (Law Career Services
and Alumni Relations) ............................................Susanne Aronowitz, JD
Assistant Dean (Bar Examination Services) ............................Rodney Fong, JD
Associate Dean (Administration, Budget
and Enrollment Management) ................................Greg A. Egertson, MDiv
Associate Dean (Faculty Development) ....................David B. Oppenheimer, JD
Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) ......................................Jon Sylvester, JD
Associate Dean (JD Academic Affairs)................................Robert Calhoun, JD
Associate Dean (Student Services) ..........................................Neha Sampat, JD
Co-Acting Director, Law Library..................................Michael Daw, JD, MLIS
Co-Acting Director, Law Library ..............................Mohamed Nasralla, LLM
Associate Dean and Director, Master of Laws and Doctoral Program
in International Legal Studies ...... Sompong Sucharitkul, DPhil, DCL, LLM
Associate Dean and Director,
Master of Laws Program in Taxation ......................Kimberly Stanley, LLM
Co-Director, Master of Laws Program
in United States Legal Studies ................................Christine Pagano, LLM
Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law, and Co-Director, Master of Laws Program
in United States Legal Studies ..................................Anthony J. Pagano, JD
Director, Law Admissions ....................................................Sherolyn Hurst, JD
Director, Law Financial Aid ........................................Gabriela De la Vega, BA
Director, Law Publications and Media Relations ........................Jill Goetz, MA
Director, Law Technology ..................................................Benjamin Leung, BA
Director, Master of Laws Program in Environmental Law
and Professor of Law............................................................Alan Ramo, JD
Director, Master of Laws Program in Intellectual Property Law
and Associate Professor of Law ..................................Marc Greenberg, JD
Law Registrar........................................................................Steven L. Lind, BS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Vice President ........................................................Barbara H. Karlin, JD, LLM
Director ................................................................................Rita Simanek, MS
Assistant Director ........................................Regina Rodriguez-Guerrero, MPA
Faculty Liaison ........................................................Walter W. Stevenson, DBA
Project Manager....................................................................Michael Carey, JD
Program Coordinator ..........................................................Rachel Castillo, BA
Senior Program Coordinator, Monterey Bay ......................Holly Hatton, MBA
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Dean ................................................................................Terry R. Connelly, JD
Associate Dean ....................................................................Paul A. Fouts, PhD
Assistant Director ..............................................................Stephanie Lyons, BA
Assistant Director, Retention, Monterey ..............................Wanda Vollmer, BS
Assistant Director, Retention, San Jose ............................Mark Kennedy, MBA
Assistant Director, Retention, Walnut Creek ........................Jeannie Snyder, BA
Program Coordinator, DBA, EMPA, Marketing and PR..........Yvonne Hynes
Program Coordinator, EMBA and Psychology ......................Frances Sadaya
Program Coordinator, Finance, Financial Planning
and Economics ..........................................................................Isabel Ouziz
Senior Program Coordinator, Management, Information
Technology Management and Operations Management ..........Marie Rojo
Administrative Assistant ........................................................Sabrina Shumake
Cyber-quality, Chair ................................................Walter W. Stevenson, DBA
Director, DBA Program ........................................................Nabil Rageh, PhD
Department of Finance and Economics, Chair..................William Moore, DBA
Director, Graduate Information Technology
Management Program ......................................................Miro Costa, PhD
Department of Management, Chair ........................................David Kent, PhD
Department of Marketing, Chair ......................................Blodwen Tarter, PhD
Department of Psychology, Chair ..............................Kit Carman Yarrow, PhD
Department of Public Administration, Chair ........Joaquin L. Gonzalez III, PhD
Director of Administration ....................................................Cassandra Dilosa
Director, Executive MBA Program ..........................Nathaniel Henderson, MA
Director, Financial Planning Program ......................R. Stevenson Hawkey, PhD
Graduate Operations Management Program,
Academic Director ..................................................William Wagstaffe, PhD
Director, Human Resource Management Program ..........Dorothy J. Smith, MS
Director, MBA Program ......................................................Paul A. Fouts, PhD
Director, Technical Market Analysis Program ................Henry O. Pruden, PhD
Retention Coordinator ................................................................Nino Barredo
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Dean ..............................................................................Cherron Hoppes, MPA
Assistant Director, Retention, Sacramento ......................Amelia Smithson, MA
Assistant Director, Retention ..................................................Peter Cottan, BA
BBA and BA Management Program Director............Walter W. Stevenson, DBA
Department of English, Chair ............................................Les Gottesman, EdD
Department of Liberal Studies, Chair ..................................Donald Felipe, PhD
Department of Math, Chair ......................................................TJ Tabara, PhD
Department of Operations and
Information Technology Management, Chair ........Robert C. Fulkerth, EdD
Director of Administration......................................................Currently Vacant
Undergraduate Programs, Coordinator ..........................................Leonis Word
Undergraduate Programs, Coordinator....................................Olivia Sarmiento
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CyberCampus
Dean ............................................................................ Marvin Weinbaum, MS
Academic Program Coordinator ..................................Bernadette Cordova, BS
Director of Administration......................................................Alan Roper, EdD
Instructional Designer..........................................................Liane Moneta, MA
Instructional Designer ............................................................Douglas Geier, BS
Instructional Designer......................................................Matthew Phillips, MS
Program Coordinator..............................................................Currently Vacant
Senior Instructional Designer ............................................Vivian Aldridge, MA
Technical Program Coordinator ..........................................Lynette Webb, MA
Monterey Bay
Assistant Director, Retention................................................Wanda Vollmer, BS
Senior Program Coordinator ..............................................Holly Hatton, MBA
PLUS+ Program
Director............................................................................Karen McRobie, EdD
PLUS Academic Coordinator ..........................................Maria Simeonova, BA
PLUS Instructor ......................................................Simone Hoelck, MBA, MA
PLUS Program Coordinator ....................................Natalia Barbera, MS, MFA
Sacramento
Assistant Director, Retention, Sacramento ......................Amelia Smithson, MA
San Jose
Assistant Director, Retention ......................................................Mark Kennedy
School of Accounting
Dean ..........................................................................Mary Canning, JD, LLM
Associate Dean ..........................................Kristofer Neslund, DBA, LLM, CPA
Director of Administration........................................................Joel Segovia, BS
Undergraduate Programs, Dean ....................................Cherron Hoppes, MPA
Chair ........................................................................James Schwartz, MS, CPA
School of Taxation
Dean ..........................................................................Mary Canning, JD, LLM
Director of Administration..................................................Kimberly Chun, BA
Director, Estate Planning Certificate ....................James S. Henderson, JD, CPA
Director, International Taxation Certificate ..............Michael Vinson, JD, LLM
Los Angeles
Director of Tax Program ................................................Kirk Paxson, JD, LLM
Academic Program Coordinator ..........................................Evelyn Belasco, BA
Seattle
Director of Tax Program ..............................................Gregory Roer, MS, CPA
Academic Program Coordinator ............................................Julie Morgan, BA
Student Affairs
Dean of Students and Director, Student Life ........................Janine Mixon, MA
Director, Career and Internship Services ..............................Leah Antignas, MA
Assistant Director, Career and Internship Services ..............Laurie Haskell, MS
Assistant Director, Career and Internship Services ..............Jennifer Sykora, MS
Clinical Director, Counseling Services ............Michael Anne Conley, MS, MFT
Technician, Student Affairs ......................................................Dejai Durda, BS
Tutoring Services
English Writing Center, Coordinator ................................Janet Goldberg, MFA
English Online Writing Center, Coordinator............................Gwen Ball, MFA
Math Tutor Center, Coordinator ........................................Christina Clark, MS
University Library Services
Director........................................................................Janice Carter, MA, MLS
Senior Librarian ................................................................Steven Dunlap, MLS
Librarian............................................................................Christina Goff, MLS
Librarian ....................................................................Gilles Poitras, MA, MLS
Librarian ..............................................................................Sarah Marks, MLS
Librarian ........................................................................Jeffrey Marzluft, MLS
Walnut Creek
Assistant Director, Retention ................................................Jeannie Snyder, BA
ENROLLMENT SERVICES, FINANCE
AND OPERATIONS
Vice President..................................................................Jeffrey V. Bialik, MBA
Executive Assistant ..................................................................Sean Cawley, BS
Enrollment Services
Director of Enrollment Services ................................Louis D. Riccardi, Jr., MA
Manager of Administration ..................................................Loren Robeck, BA
Associate Director ..................................................................Currently Vacant
Assistant Director ..............................................................David Kaufman, BA
Assistant Director ............................................................ Melissa Layman, BA
Assistant Director ..................................................................John Schindel, BA
Assistant Director ............................................................Dawn Williams, BBA
Assistant Director ....................................................................Sharon Williams
Assistant Director ................................................................Rodrigo Rosas, BA
Assistant Director ........................................................Margaret Hamilton, MS
Assistant Director ....................................................................Bridgette Pelayo
Assistant Director, Communications ..............................Reagan Vincennes, MS
Assistant Director, Evaluation..........................................................Tania Jones
Assistant Director, Evaluation ............................................Yolanda Thompson
Coordinator ............................................................................Angela Williams
Technician, Enrollment ..................................................................Rhonda Lee
Technician, Enrollment............................................................Currently Vacant
FINANCIAL AID
Associate Director ....................................................................Jerry Chung, BS
Assistant Director ............................................................Marisol Mendoza, BS
Financial Aid Advisor....................................................................Debbie Kong
Financial Aid Advisor ....................................................................Kathy Wong
Financial Aid Advisor ....................................................................Leslie Hirata
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AND ADVISING
Associate Director ..................................................................Toshie Baba, MS
Associate Director, International Recruitment ..................Stephen Thewlis, MA
Assistant Director ............................................................Manasi Devdhar, MA
Assistant Director ..................................................................Jason Bratton, BA
Assistant Director ..................................................................Emily Fadelli, AA
Assistant Director ......................................................Theodore Mavrakos, MS
Technician ......................................................................................Deatra Pope
RECORDS AND REGISTRATION
Associate Director ..................................................................Currently Vacant
Assistant Director..................................................................Martha E. Estrada
Assistant Director ................................................................Elizabeth Abaunza
Technician ....................................................................................Virginia Alas
Technician ..............................................................................Currently Vacant
STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING
Associate Director ................................................................Kathleen Kelly, BS
Assistant Director, Scholarships/VA Benefits............................Casey Decker, BS
Assistant Director ..........................................................................Daryl Cullen
Assistant Director ..........................................................................Ted Moy, BS
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Business Services and Facilities Payroll Manager..........................................................Jennifer Revis-Ricos, MS

Director ............................................................................Mike Koperski, BBA Training Manager ..................................................................Currently Vacant
Bookstore Manager,
Follet Higher Education Group........................Desiree Khatchadourian, BA Marketing and Communications
Facilities Engineer........................................................................Craig Winkley Director ............................................................................Tasia S. Neeve, MBA
Materials Manager ......................................................................Tony Ng, MS Administrative Coordinator ..................................................Enver Sedolli, AA
Operations Manager ..................................................................Michael Torres Associate Director ..................................................................Liz Freidinger, BS
Graphic Brand Manager..........................................................Currently Vacant
Enterprise Technology Services Recruiter ..................................................................................Ami Readdy, BA
Chief Technology Officer ......................................................Anthony Hill, MS Recruiter ................................................................................Barbara Wray, BS
Finance & Administration Manager ..............................................Erin Mason Web Information Manager ............................................Benjamin Hardin, BFA
Administrative Assistant..................................................Ramya Ramakrishnan
DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT SYSTEMS Planning, Resources and Analysis
Student Systems Programmer/Analyst ............................................Min Kim, BS Director ..................................................................................Mercy Lim, DPA
Web Application Developer ......................................................John Chan, MS Budget Coordinator ..........................................................................Gail Chun
Web Application Developer ....................................................Pei –Ying Lo, MS Information Analyst............................................................................Kim Ford
Web Applications Development Manager ............................Maggie Wong, MS Information Analyst ..............................................................Mustafa Rizvi, BS
ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS
Enterprise Applications and Database Manager..........................Wendy Lambis
Oracle Applications Administrator ........................................Alkesh Desai, MS UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Oracle Applications Administrator ......................................Julie Carling, MBA Vice President ..............................................................Elizabeth A. Brady, MA
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
Executive Assistant ....................................................................Trevor Akerley
Classroom Technologies Technician.................................. Micael Kjellberg, BA
CTS Supervisor ............................................................................Herbert Tang
Alumni Relations
Desktop Support Technician ........................Barkwende Frank Sawadogo, MA
Associate Director of Alumni Services ............................Lenore McDonald, BS
Desktop Support Technician ..................................................Rodney Francisco
Desktop Support Technician ......................................................Andri Setiawan
Development
IT Operations Manager ..................................................................Karl Ehr, BS
Novell/GroupWise Administrator ........................................Kat Podgornoff, BS Director of Annual Giving ..............................................Debra Holcomb, MEd
Senior Desktop Support Technologies Administrator............Cesar Esteban, AA Director of Development, Edward S. Ageno School of Business,
Senior Systems and Network Administrator ............................John McCoy, AS School of Accounting and School of Taxation..............Kate McNulty, MBA
Senior Systems Network Security Administrator ........Kathy Lim (Su Yin), MS Director of Development, School of Law ..........................Susan Neuwirth, BA
Systems and Database Administrator ..............................................Brady Borg
Advancement Services
Technical Support Manager ......................................................Ross Elkins, AS
Advancement Services Coordinator ................................Flor L. Oliquiano, BA
Financial Services
Publications
Director and Controller ........................................................Sheryl Koga, MBA
Accountant, General Ledger......................................................Calvin Fong, BS Director of Advancement Publications ..........................Lauren Hauptman, BA
Accountant, General Ledger ..........................................................Elisa Siu, BS
Accounts Payable Supervisor ..................................................Tracy Chang, BA
Assistant Controller ............................................................Alex Cheung, MBA
Assistant Director of Student Accounting Services..............Charlott Ameperosa
Associate Director of Student Accounting Services ....................Pauline Estelita
Collection Specialist ........................................................Kristen Chau, BS, MA
Senior Accountant, General Ledger ........................................Joseph Wong, BS
Senior Accounting Technician ..........................................Vilma Kinghorne, AA
Sr. Accounting Technician/Cashier ................................................Sandra Smith
Student Funds Specialist................................................................Jason Lee, BS

Human Resources
Director......................................................................Terri Shultis, MM, SPHR
Benefits Administrator ........................................................Christopher Liebbe
Human Resources Assistant ....................................................Jonathan Ramot
Human Resources Generalist ..............................................Shawn Thomas, BA

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Board of Trustees
OFFICERS MEMBERS:

Chair MARK S. ANDERSON LINDA G. MONTGOMERY

Senior Vice President and General Counsel Certified Public Accountant in Private Practice
LES SCHMIDT Dolby Laboratories
Vice President, Business Operations JIM O’NEIL
Mobile & Devices Group DAN ANGEL Realtor
Adobe Systems, Inc President Prudential California Realty
Golden Gate University
ANTHONY POLLACE
Vice Chairs LEE BAXTER Chief Financial Officer
Judge (Retired) ManyOne Networks, Inc.
CURTIS BURR California Supreme Court
Principal PAUL REGAN
Burr, Pilger and Mayer, LLP ANN MOLLER CAEN President and Chairman of the Board
President (Retired) Hemming Morse, Inc.
TRACEY EDWARDS Moller & Associates
Managing Principal DANIEL P. RILEY
Region 10 and Field Operations CAMERON CARLSON President (Retired)
Deloitte & Touche USA President Global Treasury Services
Pacific Advisory Group Bank of America
KENNETH B. WEEMAN JR.
Vice Chair (Retired) CHIP CONRADI DIANA WANG
Dresdner RCM Global Investors Treasurer/Vice President, Tax President
The Clorox Corporation GGU Student Government Association
Secretary FRANK FELICELLI
LYDIA BEEBE Executive Vice President
Corporate Secretary Franklin Templeton Portfolio Advisors
ChevronTexaco Corp. MICHAEL GOLDSMITH
Chairman of the Board
Treasurer KLS Logistic Services, Inc.
MADELYN MALLORY TED MITCHELL
President Partner
Catalyst Financial Planning & Delagnes, Mitchell & Linder, LLP
Investment Management Certified Public Accountants

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Appendix I
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Security Message from Business Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Services and Facilities Robbery 0 0 0
The university’s Business Services and Facilities department is Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
responsible for the safety and security of all university property. Its Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
headquarters are located at 536 Mission Street in San Francisco. The Arson 0 0 0
campus security staff uses two approaches in its efforts to prevent Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
crime: first, eliminating or minimizing opportunities for crime; and
second, encouraging students and staff to be responsible for their own Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
security and the security of others. Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
In the 1980s, concerns grew about crime and security at the Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
nation's post secondary institutions. Such institutions traditionally had Robbery 0 0 0
been considered to be safe havens where students could focus on their Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
studies. However, a number of high profile violent crimes on college Burglary 0 0 0
campuses changed that perception. Such concerns led Congress to pass Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
legislation regarding campus security and crime reporting at post
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
secondary institutions.
The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security acts were passed Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
by Congress in 1990 in response to concerns about crime and security Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
at post secondary education institutions. This Act requires institutions
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
participating in student financial aid programs under Title IV of the Arson 0 0 0
Higher Education Act of 1965 to disclose information about campus Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
safety policies and procedures and to provide statistics concerning Simple Assault 0 0 0
whether certain crimes took place on campus. Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
The following section provides information of the number of Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
reported occurrences and arrests on campus for the crimes specified in Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
the Campus Security Act: All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
CRIME SURVEY Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Jan. 1, 2004 through Dec. 31, 2006. Simple Assault 0 0 0

San Francisco Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006

Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Burglary 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0

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Los Angeles Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006

Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Robbery 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0

Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Monterey Bay

Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Burglary 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0

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Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Arson 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006
Arson 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Sacramento Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0

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San Jose Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006

Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Robbery 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0

Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Seattle

Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Burglary 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0

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Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Criminal Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Arson 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Criminal Offenses: Nonpolice 2004 2005 2006
Arson 0 0 0 Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Hate Offenses: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 All Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 0
Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0 Arrests: On Campus 2004 2005 2006
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Walnut Creek Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: On Campus 2004 2005 2006 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Arrests: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Criminal Offenses: Noncampus 2004 2005 2006
Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Arrests: Public Property 2004 2005 2006
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Nonforcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Liquor Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 Drug Law Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons Disciplinary Actions 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0

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Security Resources
Golden Gate University does not have the traditional large campus
with residence halls, as found at many other institutions. Golden Gate
University is a multi-building urban campus that includes 62 1st Street,
40 Jessie Street and the main building at 536 Mission Street.
At the San Francisco campus, contracted and university security
officers monitor the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These
security officers are not sworn police officers and do not possess
enforcement powers. However, to provide extra enforcement powers,
the university also contracts with SFPD Patrol Special to provide foot
and vehicle patrol at and around the campus during the evening hours.
These officers, one per evening weekday shift, are sworn officers as
established by Section 830.2(d) of the California Penal Code. During
late evening hours, contract and university security officers are also
posted on certain street corners to monitor access to parking lots and
public transportation. Also, an escort service is always available. The
San Francisco Police Department can and will be summoned for
emergencies, assistance and to report criminal activity. All other
locations rely on their local police agencies for assistance. University
staff are on duty, at all locations, whenever facilities are open.
Campus Reporting Procedures
Any crime or suspicious activity must be reported immediately. To
report any emergency, security incident or suspicious activity while at
the San Francisco campus, individuals should follow the procedures
specified in the Golden Gate University Emergency Procedures Card
or the Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Card (In brief, that means
dialing “0” from any office or lobby phone during business hours.)
Both cards are located near each lobby phone and are also widely
distributed for office use through out the university. Upon notification,
a member of the Business Services and Facilities staff will respond to
the scene, take any appropriate action and place additional calls for
assistance if necessary. When in doubt, anyone may summon help by
dialing “9-1-1” from any office or in-house lobby telephone. All
security and medical incidents are documented on a SIME (Security
Incident/Medical Emergency) form and placed in a log. Strict
confidentiality is placed on these documents. However, copies are
distributed on a need-to-know basis, to university administration. All
criminal activity will be exhaustively investigated. The operations
manager, or the director of Business Services and Facilities, reviews any
SIME forms before they are forwarded to the appropriate university
administrators.
University Policies on Drugs and Alcohol
The university is concerned about your health and safety. Abuse of
alcohol and controlled substances can seriously impair your health and
your ability to work and study. It may cause you to endanger the safety
and well being of others. The university promotes an environment on
campus that rejects substance abuse as an acceptable lifestyle, informs
you about resources for preventing or treating substance abuse, and
helps you make healthy decisions about alcohol and other drugs.
Prevention of substance abuse is sought in several ways: by
promoting healthy use of leisure time through recreational and other
activities, by enhancing skills for dealing with stress, and by working
through campus leaders to establish a healthy environment.
The unlawful or unauthorized possession, use, distribution,
dispensation, sale, and manufacture of controlled substances or alcohol
are prohibited on university property or as part of any university
activity. Employees and students who violate this policy may be
disciplined in accordance with university policies, statutes, rules,
regulations, employment contracts, and labor agreements, up to and
including dismissal and referral for persecution. Any employee
convicted of a drug or alcohol offense involving the workplace is
subject to discipline and/or may be required to complete a drug
rehabilitation program as a condition of continued employment.
The university has also implemented a smoke-free environment
policy in order to further provide a healthy atmosphere for all
students, employees and visitors. Smoking is not allowed in any
university-owned or leased buildings or surrounding outside spaces.
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness
Sexual assaults are among the ugliest and most psychologically
devastating of crimes. They threaten, degrade, violate and criminally
deprive victims of their basic human right to the safety and sanctity of
their person. Sexual assaults are also among the most underreported
crimes because of the victim's fear, shame, and misunderstanding of
their rights.
The university recognizes and deplores the unique nature of sexual
assault. Any such act committed against the integrity of another person
will not be tolerated. Every reported instance of sexual assault will be
thoroughly investigated, and with the consent of the victim,
appropriate disciplinary, criminal and legal actions will be initiated.
The university, because of its size and location, is especially and
primarily concerned about student, staff and faculty in their transit to
and from our multi-building locations. At the San Francisco campus,
security escorts are always available during evening hours within a
three block radius of the campus.
To promote the awareness and prevention of sexual assault, the
university sponsors guest presentations once a year by professional
staff from local rape crisis centers. In addition the university offers
three times a year, the viewing of educational videos. The university
also distributes an assortment of sexual assault prevention materials at
all security informational events.
At the San Francisco campus, any sexual assault should be reported
immediately to security, student affairs or human resources using the
reporting procedures outlined in the following sections above. Anyone
who is the victim of sexual assault will be advised by security of their
option to file criminal charges with the SFPD.
San Francisco Rape Treatment Center:
415-206-3222
San Francisco Women Against Rape:
415-647-7273
SFPD Sexual Assault Unit:
415-533-1361
We care …
As unfortunate as it may seem, living with and doing our best to
prevent crime, is becoming an aspect of daily life. There are certain
things that all of us can do to make our work and school environment
a safer place.
By being aware of our surroundings and by watching out for one
another, and by being willing to report any suspicious activity, we can
work to make our environment a safer place. If you have any
comments, questions, or concerns about security, you may contact the
director of Business Services and Facilities at 415-442-7082, or any
member of the staff at your GGU location.
Graduation Compliance Information
The graduation compliance information for the Federal Student Right-
to-Know Act is located on p. 143.
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Index
A University Advancement ........................................................164
Academic Advising ................................................................128, 133
Academic Affairs ............................................................................162
Academic Calendar ....................................................................3, 126
Academic Excellence Scholarship....................................................120
Academic Holidays and Vacations......................................................3
Academic Integrity..........................................................................142
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty ..............................................142
Academic Programs
Graduate Accounting................................................................13
Graduate Business ....................................................................32
Graduate Taxation ..................................................................61
Undergraduate Accounting ................................................13, 17
Undergraduate Business............................................................19
Academic Progress..........................................................................141
Academic Transcripts ....................................................................130
Accounting, School of ......................................................................12
Courses ....................................................................................65
Bachelor of Science in ..............................................................13
Master of Accountancy ............................................................14
Accreditation ......................................................................................2
Adding Courses ..............................................................................128
Add Deadline..........................................................................128
Adjustment of Tuition ....................................................................116
Administration ..............................................................................162
Academic Affairs ....................................................................162
Advancement Services ............................................................164
Ageno School of Business ......................................................162
Alumni Relations....................................................................164
Business Services and Facilities ..............................................164
CyberCampus ........................................................................163
Development ..........................................................................164
Enrollment Services, Finance and Operations ........................163
Enterprise Technology Services ..............................................164
Financial Aid ..........................................................................163
Financial Services....................................................................164
Human Resources ..................................................................164
International Admissions and Advising ..................................163
Los Angeles ............................................................................163
Marketing and Communications ............................................164
Monterey Bay ........................................................................163
Office of the President ............................................................162
Planning, Resources and Analysis ..........................................164
PLUS Program ........................................................................163
Publications ............................................................................164
Records and Registration........................................................163
Sacramento ............................................................................163
San Jose ..................................................................................163
School of Accounting..............................................................163
School of Law ........................................................................162
School of Taxation ................................................................163
Seattle ....................................................................................163
Student Affairs........................................................................163
Student Financial Planning ....................................................163
Tutoring Services ....................................................................163
Undergraduate Programs ................................................162, 163
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University Library Services ....................................................163
Walnut Creek ........................................................................163
Administrative Withdrawals ..........................................................129
Admission
Admission Application Documents ................................109, 111
Admission Criteria..................................................................109
Graduate ........................................................................110
Undergraduate................................................................109
Admission Process ..................................................................109
Certificate Programs ..............................................................112
Change of Program ................................................................114
Conditional Math or English Admissions ..............................128
How to Apply for Admission..................................................109
International Students ....................................................112, 133
Open Enrollment ....................................................................113
Pending Applications ..............................................................114
Readmission ..........................................................................113
Three-year Degree Graduate Admissions Policy......................110
Two Master’s Degrees in Different Fields................................111
Undergraduate........................................................................109
When To Apply ......................................................................109
Admission Application Documents
Graduate ........................................................................111
Undergraduate................................................................109
Advanced Placement Credit ............................................................110
Advanced Studies in Taxation, Graduate Certificate in ....................63
Advancement Services ....................................................................164
Advising ................................................................................128, 134
Ageno School of Business ................................................16, 151, 162
Alcohol and Other Drugs, University Policy on ..............................171
Alumni Association ........................................................................137
Alumni Relations............................................................................164
Alumni Scholarship ................................................................116, 121
Americans with Disabilities Act ......................................................144
Appendix I......................................................................................166
Application Calendar......................................................................112
Application Documents ..................................................................109
Cancellation ..........................................................................113
Graduate ................................................................................111
Pending ..................................................................................114
Undergraduate........................................................................109
Applied Psychology, Graduate Certificate in ....................................58
Applying for Admission..................................................................109
Doctor of Business Administration ..........................................39
Executive Master of Business Administration ..........................38
Graduate ................................................................................110
International Students ............................................................112
Undergraduate........................................................................109
Arts Courses ....................................................................................69
At-a-Glance ........................................................................................2
Attendance Requirements ..............................................................141
Audit 124, 129
Auditing Courses ............................................................................131
Auditing Discount ..........................................................................116
Awards and Awards Ceremony ......................................................140

B Public Administration, undergraduate ......................................31
Bachelor of Arts in Management ......................................................19
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) ......................................20
Finance Concentration..............................................................21
Human Resource Management Concentration ........................21
Information Technology Management Concentration ..............21
International Business Concentration ......................................21
Marketing Concentration ........................................................21
Operations and Supply-chain Management Concentration ......21
Public Administration Concentration ......................................22
Bachelor of Science in Accounting ....................................................13
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management ..........25
Basic Proficiencies ..................................................................146, 147
Board of Trustees............................................................................165
Bookstore ......................................................................................137
Business Administration ............................................................19, 35
Bachelor of ..............................................................................20
Bachelor of Arts in Management ..............................................19
Doctoral Seminars ..................................................................106
Doctor of..................................................................................39
Executive Master of..................................................................38
Master of..................................................................................35
C
Calendar, Academic ....................................................................3, 126
Application ............................................................................112
California Articulation Number ......................................................65
Campus Currents............................................................................137
Cancellation of Application ............................................................113
Career Advising ..............................................................................134
Career Seminars..............................................................................134
Career/Recruiting Events ................................................................134
Certificate Studies ..........................................................................113
Certificates
Accounting, graduate................................................................15
Accounting, undergraduate ......................................................14
Advanced Studies in Taxation, graduate ..................................63
Applied Psychology, graduate ..................................................58
Conflict Resolution, graduate ..................................................58
Database Technology and Management, undergraduate ..........26
Estate Planning, graduate ........................................................62
Finance, graduate ....................................................................44
Finance, undergraduate ............................................................23
Financial Planning, graduate ....................................................45
Financial Planning, undergraduate............................................23
Human Resource Management, graduate ................................47
Human Resource Management, undergraduate ........................24
Information Technology Management, graduate ......................49
Information Technology Management, undergraduate ............27
Integrated Marketing Communications, graduate ....................53
International Business, undergraduate ......................................28
International Taxation, graduate ..............................................63
Management, undergraduate ....................................................22
Marketing, graduate ................................................................53
Marketing, undergraduate ........................................................29
Operations and Supply-chain Management, graduate ..............55
Operations and Supply-chain Management, undergraduate......30
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Public Relations, graduate ........................................................53
Taxation, graduate ..................................................................63
Technical Market Analysis, graduate ...................................... 45
Change of Program ........................................................................114
Changing from Certificate to Degree Status....................................114
Changing from Open Enrollment to Degree or Certificate Status ..114
Choice of Major ............................................................................110
Class Size............................................................................................2
CLEP Tests ............................114, 115, 132, 133, 134, 148, 149, 150
Clubs and Organizations ................................................................135
Combined Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Concentration, MA in Psychology with ....................................56
Combined Marriage and Family Therapy and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration,
MA in Psychology with ............................................................56
Commencement......................................................................135, 139
Eligibility ................................................................................139
Financial Clearance ................................................................139
Inquiries ................................................................................140
Communications Courses ................................................................69
Community Days at GGU ..............................................................135
Completion Rate ............................................................................145
Computer Proficiency ....................................................................149
Concurrent Enrollment ..................................................................127
Conditional Math or English Admissions ......................................128
Conditionally Admitted Students....................................................127
Conflict Resolution, Graduate Certificate in ....................................58
Contents ............................................................................................3
Corporate Direct Pay......................................................................123
Corporate Reimbursement Plan......................................................123
Corporate/Agency Direct Bill Plan ..................................................123
Course Descriptions..........................................................................65
Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology,
Combined Concentration, MA in Psychology ............................56
Counseling Concentration, MA in Psychology..................................57
Counseling Services, Personal ........................................................135
Credit for Work Experience by Exam Program ..............................114
Credit/No Credit ............................................................................131
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 ......................166
Critical Thinking Courses ................................................................70
Custom Study ................................................................................130
CyberCampus ........................................................................7, 8, 163
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D F
Database Technology and Management,
Undergraduate Certificate in ......................................................26
DBA Students on Dissertation Hiatus ............................................126
Dean’s List......................................................................................132
Degree Offerings ................................................................................6
Degree Posting........................................................................130, 139
Degree Requirements......................................................................146
Graduate Programs ................................................................148
Undergraduate Programs ........................................................146
Development ..................................................................................164
Diplomas ........................................................................................140
Directed Study ................................................................................130
Disability Services ..................................................................133, 135
Americans with Disabilities Act ..............................................144
Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal..............................................143
Dismissal ........................................................................................143
Disqualification ..............................................................................134
Distribution of Degree Requirements..............................................147
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ........................................39
Dissertation Hiatus ........................................................................126
Doctoral Seminars ..........................................................................106
Dropping Courses ..........................................................................128
Financial Aid Recipients ........................................................129
International Students ............................................................129
Refunds ..................................................................................129
Drug and Alcohol, University Policy on..........................................171
E Federal PLUS ..................................................................123
Economics Courses ..........................................................................70
Edward S. Ageno School of Business ................................................16
E-Mail Access Requirement ............................................................127
Endowed and Gift Scholarships ......................................................120
English Courses ................................................................................71
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements..................111
English Language Requirement ......................................................148
Enrolling at the University ..............................................................126
Concurrent ............................................................................127
Conditionally Admitted Students............................................127
International Student ..............................................................112
Open ......................................................................................113
Enrollment Minimum and Maximum Requirements ......................126
Enrollment Retention Rate ............................................................145
Enrollment Services, Finance and Operations, Administration........163
Enrollment Status Classifications and Disclosures ..........................126
Enterprise Technology Services ......................................................164
Examinations..................................................................................141
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) ....................38
Courses ....................................................................................72
EMBA Tuition ........................................................................116
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) ........................59
Courses ....................................................................................73
Index 174
Faculty ......................................................................................2, 151
Edward S. Ageno School of Business ......................................151
School of Accounting..............................................................158
School of Taxation ................................................................158
Federal Family Educational Loan Programs....................................119
Federal Perkins Loan ......................................................................120
Federal PLUS ..........................................................................119
Federal Work Study ................................................................120
Fees ................................................................................................116
Late Registration ....................................................................117
Finance Department ..................................................................32, 41
Courses ....................................................................................74
Graduate Certificates................................................................44
Undergraduate Certificate in ....................................................23
Master of Science in..................................................................41
Corporate Finance Concentration ............................................42
Investment Management Concentration ..................................42
Financial Planning, Graduate Certificate ..................................45
Master of Science in Financial Planning....................................43
Financial Planning and Taxation ..............................................44
Master of Science in ........................................................44
Estate Planning Concentration..................................44
Taxation Concentration............................................44
Financial Aid ..................................................................................118
Application Process ................................................................118
Calculation of ........................................................................118
Disbursements ........................................................................123
Federal and State Grant Programs, Federal Perkins Loan and
Scholarships....................................................................123
Stafford Loans ................................................................123
Eligibility Requirements..........................................................118
How to Reinstate............................................................125
How to Apply ........................................................................118
Loans......................................................................................119
Need-based Grants ................................................................119
Probation................................................................................124
Recipients Who Withdraw Completely From All Courses ......117
Satisfactory Academic Progress ..............................................124
Financial Aid Disbursements ..........................................................123
Financial Aid Probation..................................................................124
Financial Clearance ........................................................................139
Financial Petition............................................................................117
Financial Planning ............................................................................43
Graduate Certificate ................................................................45
Master of Science in..................................................................43
Student ..................................................................................118
Undergraduate Certificate ........................................................23
Financial Planning and Taxation ......................................................44
Master of Science in ................................................................44
Estate Planning Concentration..........................................44
Taxation Concentration....................................................44
Finacial Services..............................................................................164

G H
General Electives ............................................................................146
GGUCareers.com ..........................................................................135
Golden Gate University ..........................................................2, 4, 7, 8
At-a-Glance ................................................................................2
Bookstore ..............................................................................137
Degree Offerings by Location ....................................................6
History ......................................................................................4
Libraries ..................................................................................11
Law Library......................................................................11
University Library ............................................................11
Locations................................................................................8, 9
Mission ......................................................................................2
School of Law ..........................................................................10
Values ........................................................................................2
Vision ........................................................................................2
Grade Grievance Policy ..................................................................132
Grade-point Average ......................................................................130
Grade-point Values ........................................................................130
Grade Reports ................................................................................132
Grade Requirements ......................................................................141
Grade Submission Deadlines ..........................................................132
Grading Practices............................................................................130
Graduate Admission ......................................................................110
Application Documents ..........................................................111
Graduate Certificate
Accounting ..............................................................................15
Advanced Studies in Taxation ..................................................63
Applied Psychology ..................................................................58
Conflict Resolution ..................................................................58
Estate Planning ........................................................................62
Finance ....................................................................................44
Financial Planning ....................................................................45
Human Resource Management ................................................47
Information Technology Management......................................49
Integrated Marketing Communications ....................................53
International Taxation ............................................................63
Marketing ................................................................................53
Operations and Supply-chain Management ..............................55
Public Relations........................................................................53
Taxation ..................................................................................63
Technical Market Analysis ...................................................... 45
Graduate Community Leadership Scholarship................................121
Graduate Courses ............................................................................65
Graduate Foundation Program Waiver Requirements ....................150
Graduate Programs ........................................................................148
Degree Requirements..............................................................148
Graduation ....................................................................................139
Awards and Award Ceremony ................................................140
Degree Posting................................................................130, 139
Diplomas ................................................................................140
Honors ..................................................................................139
Inquiries ................................................................................140
Transcript Distribution ..........................................................140
Graduation (Retention) Rate ..........................................................145
Grants ..................................................................................119, 120
Need-Based ............................................................................119
State ......................................................................................120
Golden Gate University Catalog 2007-2008
Health Insurance ....................................................................133, 135
History, Golden Gate University ....................................................2, 4
History Courses................................................................................79
Holidays ............................................................................................3
Honors at Graduation ....................................................................139
Housing Information ......................................................................135
How to Apply for Admission..........................................................109
How to Reinstate Financial Aid Eligibility......................................125
Human Resource Management ............................................24, 32, 46
Graduate Certificate in ............................................................47
Undergraduate Certificate in ....................................................24
Master of Science in..................................................................46
MBA Concentration ................................................................36
Humanities Courses..........................................................................79
I
Incomplete Grades..........................................................................131
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration........................56
Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Counseling
Combined Concentration, MA in Psychology with ..................56
Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Marriage and Family
Therapy Combined Concentration, MA in Psychology with ....56
Information Technology Management........................................25, 48
Bachelor of Science in ..............................................................25
Courses ....................................................................................80
Graduate Certificate ................................................................49
Master of Science in..................................................................48
Undergraduate Certificate ........................................................27
Integrated Marketing Communications ............................................50
Graduate Certificate in ............................................................53
Master of Science in..................................................................50
General Concentration ....................................................51
Public Relations Concentration ........................................51
International Admission ................................................................112
International Admissions and Advising Services ....................133, 163
International Business, Undergraduate Certificate ............................28
International Student Enrollment............................................112, 127
International Students ....................................................................128
Enrollment Requirements ......................................................127
International Taxation, Graduate Certificate ....................................63
Internet Access................................................................................127
Internships......................................................................130, 135
Eligibility Requirements..........................................................136
Grading Criteria ....................................................................136
J
Job Listing Services ........................................................................137
Joint MBA/Juris Doctor....................................................................38
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L Master of Business Administration ..................................................35

Accounting Concentration........................................................36
Late Registration ....................................................................117, 128 Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) ............38
Leadership Programs ......................................................................137 EMBA Courses ........................................................................72
Leave of Absence ............................................................................143 Finance Concentration..............................................................36
Liberal Studies Core ..............................................................146, 147 Human Resource Management Concentration ........................36
Information Technology Management Concentration ..............37
Libraries ..........................................................................................11
International Business Concentration ......................................37
Law ........................................................................................10
Management Concentration ....................................................37
University ................................................................................11
Marketing Concentration ........................................................37
Literature Courses ............................................................................87
Operations and Supply-chain Management Concentration ......37
Loans ..........................................................................................119 Public Administration Concentration ......................................37
Alternative/Private ..................................................................122
Master of Science in Finance ............................................................41
Federal Perkins Loan ..............................................................120
Corporate Finance Concentration ............................................42
Federal PLUS ..........................................................................119
General Finance Concentration ................................................42
Obligation for Payment ..........................................................122
Investment Management Concentration ..................................42
Stafford Loans ........................................................................123
Master of Science in Financial Planning............................................43
Work Study ............................................................................120
Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation ......................44
Locations ........................................................................................7,8
Estate Planning Concentration..................................................44
CyberCampus ................................................................7, 8, 163
Taxation Concentration............................................................44
Los Angeles ....................................................................7,8, 163
Monterey Bay ..................................................................7,8, 163 Master of Science in Human Resource Management ........................46
Sacramento......................................................................7,8, 163 Master of Science in Information Technology Management ............48
San Francisco ..........................................................................7,9 Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications............50
San Jose ..........................................................................7, 9, 163 Master of Science in Marketing ........................................................51
Seattle ............................................................................7, 9, 163 Master of Science in Taxation ..........................................................62
Walnut Creek ................................................................7, 9, 163 Mathematics Courses ......................................................................94
Los Angeles ............................................................................7, 8, 163 Mathematics Proficiency ........................................................148, 149
Lower-division Requirements ........................................................146 Minimum and Maximum Requirements ........................................126
Minimum Grade-point Average ..............................................146, 148
Mission ..............................................................................................2
M Monterey Bay ........................................................................7, 8, 163
Multiple Concentrations in the BBA Program ................................110
Major Foundation ..........................................................................147
Multiple Concentrations in the MBA Program ..............................111
Management, Bachelor of Arts in ....................................................19
Courses ....................................................................................87
Undergraduate Certificate in ....................................................22
Management Courses ......................................................................87
N
Marketing and Public Relations Department ........................29, 32, 50 Need-based Grants ........................................................................119
Courses ....................................................................................91 Nondiscrimination Policy ..............................................................144
Graduate Certificate in Marketing............................................53
Notice of Crimes ............................................................................145
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations ..................................53
Integrated Marketing Communications ....................................50
Graduate Certificate in ............................................................53
Undergraduate Certification in Marketing................................29 O
Master of Science in Marketing ................................................52
Obligation for Payment ..................................................................122
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) concentration ........................57
Office of the President ....................................................................162
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Industrial/
Open Enrollment ............................................................112, 113, 128
Organizational Psychology Concentration................................58
Operations Management Courses ....................................................95
Master of Accountancy (MBA) ........................................................14
Operations and Supply-chain Management, Graduate Certificate ....55
Master of Arts in Psychology............................................................56
Bachelor of Business Administration, with Concentration ........21
Counseling Concentration ......................................................57
Master of Business Administration, with Concentration ..........37
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Concentration ......57
Undergraduate Certificate ........................................................30
Combined Concentration in Counseling and I/O Psychology....56
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Concentration ..............57 Orientation Programs ....................................................................137
Combined MFT and I/O Psychology Concentration ................56

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P R
Pending Applications ......................................................................114
Perkins Loan ..................................................................................120
Philosophy Courses ..........................................................................98
Plaza Café ......................................................................................138
PLUS Program ..........................................................................64, 163
PLUS Courses ..........................................................................64
Policies, Alcohol and Other Drugs..................................................143
Student Leave of Absence Policy ............................................143
Prerequisites and Corequisites ..........................................................65
President’s Message ............................................................................1
Probation........................................................113, 124, 134, 141, 143
Academic Progress for Students on Probation ........................141
Proficiency in Mathematics, English and Computer Skills
Required for Certain Master’s Degrees ..................................148
Proficiency in Mathematics, Writing and Computer Skills
Required for All Master of Business Administration Degrees..149
Psychology Department ..............................................................33, 56
Combined Counseling and Industrial/Organizational
Psychology Concentration ................................................56
Combined Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration........56
Counseling Concentration ........................................................57
Courses ....................................................................................98
Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology..............................58
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution..............................58
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration................57
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Concentration ..............57
Master of Arts in ......................................................................56
Public Relations, Courses ......................................................102
MS in Integrated Marketing Communications..................................50
General Concentration ............................................................51
Public Relations Concentration ................................................51
Public Administration ..........................................................31, 33, 59
Courses ..................................................................................101
Executive Master of..................................................................59
Undergraduate Certificate in ....................................................31
Public Relations................................................................................50
Courses ..................................................................................102
Graduate Certificate in ............................................................53
Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications
with Concentration in ......................................................50
Publications ....................................................................................164
Golden Gate University Catalog 2007-2008
Re-admission ..................................................................................113
Records and Registration................................................................163
Recruiting/Career Events ................................................................134
Refund Policy ................................................................................117
Registration Policies and Processes ................................................127
Academic Advising Requirements ..........................................128
Adding or Dropping Courses..................................................128
International Students ............................................................128
Internet and E-Mail Access Required of All Students..............127
Open Enrollment ............................................................113, 128
Submission Requirements ......................................................128
Repeated Courses ..........................................................................131
Required Academic Progress ..........................................................141
Graduate Students ..................................................................141
Undergraduate Students..........................................................141
Residence Requirement
Graduate ................................................................................148
Undergraduate........................................................................146
Review Workshops ........................................................................134
S
Sacramento ............................................................................7, 8, 163
San Francisco..................................................................................7, 9
San Jose ..................................................................................7, 9, 163
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ............................................124
Schedules ............................................................................................2
Scholarships....................................................................................120
Academic Excellence ..............................................................120
Alumni ..................................................................................121
Endowed and Gift ..................................................................120
Graduate Community Leadership ..........................................121
School of Business, Edward S. Ageno ..............................16, 151, 162
School of Law ..........................................................................10, 162
Accreditation ..............................................................................2
School of Accounting ..............................................................12, 163
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in ..............................13
Accountancy, Master of............................................................14
Bachelor of Science in ..............................................................13
Courses ....................................................................................65
Graduate Certificate ................................................................15
MBA Concentration ................................................................36
Undergraduate Certificate ........................................................14
School of Taxation ..................................................................60, 163
Graduate Taxation Programs....................................................61
Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning ....................................62
Graduate Certificate in International Taxation ........................63
Master of Science in Taxation ..................................................62
Science Courses ..............................................................................103
Seattle ..................................................................................7, 9, 163
Security Message ............................................................................166
Security Resources ..........................................................................171
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness ..............................................171
Social Sciences Courses ..................................................................103
Stafford Loans ........................................................................119, 123
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Standards of Academic Integrity ....................................................142
Defintions of Academic Dishonesty ........................................142
Student Accounts, Disputes ............................................................117
Student Activities............................................................................137
Student Affairs................................................................................163
Student Center................................................................................138
Student Direct Pay ..........................................................................122
Student Financial Planning ....................................................118, 163
Student Government ......................................................................137
Student Information ......................................................................137
Student Newspaper ........................................................................137
Student Resource Library ..............................................................137
Student Services and Support Programs ..........................................133
Students..............................................................................................2
Suspension......................................................................................143
T Degree Requirements..............................................................146
Taxation, School of ..........................................................................60
Courses ..................................................................................103
Master of Science in..................................................................62
Technical Market Analysis, Graduate Certificate in..........................45
Testing Services ..............................................................................134
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 ..............166
TOEFL ............................................64, 109, 111, 112, 113, 128, 134
Transcripts..............................................................................132, 140
Transfer Credit, Graduate ..............................................................115
Undergraduate........................................................................114
Tuition and Fees ............................................................................116
Adjustment of ........................................................................116
Corporate Direct Pay..............................................................123
Corporate Reimbursement Plan..............................................123
Corporate/Agency Direct Bill Plan ..........................................123
Disputes..................................................................................117
Financial Petition....................................................................117
Installment Payment Plan ......................................................122
Payment and Adjustment........................................................116
Refund Policy ........................................................................117
Student Direct Pay ..................................................................122
Withdrawal Policy–Adjustment of Tuition..............................116
Tutoring ................................................................................134, 163
Two Master’s Degrees in Different Fields........................................111
Index 178
U
Undergraduate Admission ..............................................................109
Application Documents ..........................................................109
Undergraduate Certificates ........................................................13, 17
Accounting ..............................................................................14
Database Technology and Management ..................................26
Finance ....................................................................................23
Financial Planning ....................................................................23
Human Resource Management ................................................24
Information Technology Management......................................27
International Business ..............................................................28
Management ............................................................................22
Marketing ................................................................................29
Operations and Supply-chain Management ..............................30
Public Administration ..............................................................31
Undergraduate Courses ....................................................................65
Undergraduate Programs ....................................13, 17,146, 162, 163
Courses ..................................................................................106
Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Courses ........................130
Undergraduate Transfer Credit ......................................................114
University Administration ..............................................................162
University Advancement ................................................................164
University Drugs and Alcohol Policy ..............................................171
University Libraries ..................................................................11, 163
University Standards and Policies ..................................................141
Upper-division Requirements..........................................................146
V
Vacation ............................................................................................3
Values ................................................................................................2
Veterans Affairs, Educational Benefits ............................................125
Vision ................................................................................................2
W
Waitlists..........................................................................................129
Waiver Requirements......................................................................150
Walnut Creek ........................................................................7, 9, 163
When to Apply ..............................................................................109
William Randolph Hearst Student Center ......................................138
Withdrawal ............................................................116, 117,129, 131
Administrative ........................................................................129
Withdrawal Policy ..........................................................................116
Work Study ....................................................................................120
Writing Proficiency ........................................................................149