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.

 

Psychology

The study of psychology prepares individuals for some of today’s top employment opportunities. As businesses have come to recognize the importance of teamwork, good leadership and organizational flexibility, the need for psychologically trained professionals 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 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 program of exceptional quality and academic 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 successful 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. The Ageno School of Business is a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

 

CERTIFICATES

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CONFLICT RESOLUTION FINANCE

FINANCIAL PLANNING HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
INTEGRATED MARKETING
COMMUNICATIONS
MARKETING
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY-CHAIN
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, entrepreneurs, consultants, partners and managers at companies of all sizes.

FORMAT

GGU offers options of 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. Many of GGU’s courses are Web-enhanced, offering enriched, dynamic curriculum and resources. For information regarding these programs’ site options, see “Degree Offerings by Location” on p. 6.

 

For further information contact the Ageno School of Business 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.

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