Executive Master of

Business Administration

Geared for Real-World Success

GGU's Executive MBA is a demanding, transformational experience. Unlike many other "executive" programs, it is not a spin-off from a traditional MBA for full-time students.

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39 Total Units

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Our EMBA program is based on more than 115-years of proven success developing and delivering programs for working professionals, and was designed to leverage the real-world professional experience and knowledge of the EMBA participants with GGU's renowned active and practice-based learning methods.

As you complete GGU's 16-month Executive MBA program, you will gain confidence not only from advancing your knowledge of business and leadership concepts, but also from mastering and applying what you learn to boost your professional performance.

From day one, you will have the opportunity to connect with a peer group of accomplished, high-energy professionals, in the heart of San Francisco's thriving business district. You will join an active alumni community that is 68,000-strong, and you will benefit from a network of corporate partnerships and entrepreneurs that GGU has forged during its 115-year history in the center of this world-changing business hub.

As a participant in the EMBA program, you will collaborate with and learn from executive coaches and instructors who are influential business leaders and who transform GGU classes into dynamic learning laboratories. More than 80% of our EMBA faculty members are scholar-practitioners, and they will constantly challenge you to enhance your business knowledge and hone your leadership skills by solving real, meaningful and practical business problems.

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Math Proficiency

Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill at least equivalent to Intermediate Algebra (Math 20). Learn More

Writing Proficiency

Candidate will demonstrate his/her writing and English language proficiency by:

Submitting a statement of purpose
Submitting an additional writing sample
Participating in an interview with the Program Director as part of the application process

Sequence of Courses

PROGRAM FORMATS

GGU's EMBA program is designed for busy professionals who recognize the value of applying their learning from day one. The program is delivered in a 16-month, accelerated cohort format, specifically designed to leverage the professional experience of EMBA students.

During the program's four, 16-week trimesters, the cohort meets on GGU's campus every other Saturday, where students are immersed in GGU's renowned activity-based learning methodology. In between these on-campus sessions, EMBA students use GGU's innovative eLearning platform to perform course work, connect and collaborate in teams and engage in groundbreaking discussions with classmates and faculty members.

Throughout the program, EMBA students also have access to a wide range of on-campus and online learning events — speakers, panels and workshops — that address current management and leadership topics, cases and challenges.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to this cohort program is limited to individuals with managerial and practical experience from a variety of industries. Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials simultaneously to ensure an admissions decision can be made before the start of the cohort. To be considered for the program, students must complete and submit the following, in addition to the admission materials for all degree programs:

A written statement of purpose that explains the applicant’s interests in how the executive MBA program will benefit his/her career
A writing sample
A detailed resume showing at least five years of full-time work experience with three years at the managerial or professional level
A letter of recommendation from an officer of the applicant’s employing organization

Candidates will be contacted by the program director to schedule an interview upon receipt of all applications documents.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the executive MBA program will be able to:

Work effectively in teams
Sell their ideas
Apply theory to understand real practical situations
Think “outside the box” and develop novel solutions
Integrate the functional department issues into a coherent strategic whole
Analyze and synthesize problems
Manage the development of their own careers

Graduates will be knowledgeable about:

Current international and global issues
Ethical and diversity issues
Current technology and environmental issues
Leading change in an organization
Current management trends

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A Powerful Network

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At Top Organizations

In High-Level Positions

Around the World

Featured Alumni

Glen Schofield

MBA 02

CEO & Co-Founder
Sledgehammer Games

Sam Martin

Jr. EMBA 17

CFO

Robert Shoffner

MBA 91

Past Director
San Mateo Small Business Development Center

My executive MBA helped me become a more productive and efficient manager. I've already put together better business cases and I'm seeing great results.

Eric StraitEMBA 10

The EMBA program has allowed me to better contribute to the management team, my ability to grow within the company and to be able to participate with the top level management decision process.

Sam MartinJr. EMBA Candidate

As a result of my Executive MBA from Golden Gate University, I went to an employer that sent me on assignments all around the world. You never know where you might end up.

Robert Shoffner EMBA '90