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, students 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 foundation 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 business units may be higher if you have not already completed the business 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, professionals 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 interpret 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 schedule in mind. After a two-day orientation, classes meet for two alternating 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 complete 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 experience. To be considered for the program, you must complete and submit

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and official transcripts 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 program fits for you at this time in your career, as well as your potential 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.