Management, BA
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Program at a Glance
Program
Management, BA
Format
Online, Hybrid
Total Units
120
Requirements
No SAT or ACT Required
Spring ’26 Early Application Deadline
November 8
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Management provides students with a unique selection of specialized courses that address current, merging, and future areas of management and leadership practice. Specifically, this degree offers students a solid foundation in essential management concepts, leadership approaches, techniques, practices, and strategies, all of which are designed to strengthen employee engagement, boost morale, and accelerate organizational performance.
With an emphasis on developing a strong portfolio of specialized knowledge and practical skills for managers and leaders in a variety of business environments, the Bachelor of Arts in Management offers a solid foundation upon which students can build as they progress in their personal and professional development and in their careers. Students will learn to organize, motivate, and lead individuals in diverse public and private business enterprises. Students can also choose from a menu of course options and pathways that allow them to tailor their studies around their unique professional aspirations and career interests.
Throughout their course of study, students will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty who are themselves business owners, specialists, experts, and consultants in their fields. The faculty and staff who work with students in the Bachelor of Arts in Management program are deeply committed to students’ academic success and to their personal and professional development.
The Bachelor of Arts in Management is designed to facilitate accelerated degree completion that complements the student’s schedule and career strategies. The Bachelor of Arts in Management also provides preparation for success at the master’s degree level and the opportunity to complete pathways to a wide variety of graduate degree programs at Golden Gate University.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Management will be able to:
- Produce clear, professional written communications that support business analysis and decision-making.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills through persuasive speech, and in providing clear directions, instructions, and guidelines within a business setting.
- Apply quantitative methods, supported by digital tools and artificial intelligence, to interpret and analyze data and inform management practices and organizational decision-making.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making in business and develop strategies, practices, and policies that advance ethical management practices and corporate social responsibility.
- Locate, evaluate, and apply relevant information using research methods, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to support business analysis and organizational decision-making.
- Integrate and apply core knowledge across functional areas in communications and marketing, human resource management, and management to develop solutions to complex organizational challenges.
- Demonstrate effective leadership by communicating strategic direction and guiding teams to achieve organizational objectives in dynamic business environments.
- Develop innovative approaches and solutions to existing or emerging challenges in business management that draw on disciplinary perspectives in ethics, behavioral and social sciences, society and culture.
Curriculum
The BA in Management requires completion of 120 units follows: 30 units of General Education, 36 units of Major: Directed Electives, 24 units of Major: Free Electives, a 3-unit Core Course: Capstone, and 27 units of Free Electives.
Each course listed carries three semester units of credit, unless otherwise noted. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 “C” or higher is required in all courses taken at Golden Gate University.
Students must complete the following courses:
Select 15 units from the following:
Select 6 units from the following:
A course used to fulfill a General Education requirement may also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.
Select 36 units from the following:
Students may select 8 courses (24 units) from any of the undergraduate courses, graduate courses or Graduate Pathways below:
Students who complete the following seven courses will satisfy the requirements for the Graduate Financial Planning Certificate:
Students may take any 27 units of undergraduate coursework, including transfer credit or approved graduate coursework to fulfill this requirement.
Declare a Minor
At GGU, you’ll have the opportunity to add up to two minors to your bachelor’s degree. We offer 15 minors in a variety of fields, so you can choose to specialize your education with courses that fit your interests and career goals.
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Undergraduate Tuition
The tuition for undergraduate degree programs at Golden Gate University is $462 per unit, covering the cost of high-quality, career-focused education led by experienced faculty. This investment supports essential resources, including personalized academic advising, state-of-the-art technology, and student services designed to help adult learners succeed.
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