Mission & Value Proposition

Mission

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

Value Proposition

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

Each graduating student will possess:

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