ECON 380 Financial Markets and Institutions — 3 units Examines the transfer of funds in the economic system through financial intermediaries. Topics include the flow of funds, capital markets, debt, liquidity, nature of money in the US economy, the innovations and interrelationships of institutions within the changing financial services industry, governmental regulation and agencies, and the impact of public policy on economic transfers. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
ECON 396A–ZZ Selected Topics in Economics — 1–3 units Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in economics. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
ECON 399 Directed Study — 1–3 units
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
See also: LITERATURE (LIT)
• All students wishing to enroll in ENGL 1A must take the English placement test by the first week of the trimester • The results of the exam will be used to determine if ENGL 10A and/or ENGL 10B will be required prior to enrolling in ENGL 1A • The exam lasts an hour and a half long, and no outside materials may be brought in for this computer-based test • Offered by Undergraduate Programs • No fee
Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam
• Designed to establish proficiency at a given level of English and eliminate the need to take the course • ENGL 201 (formerly ENGL 301) will be waived for students who pass the computer-based proficiency test with an acceptable score • Offered by Undergraduate Programs • 1 1/2 hour exam • No fee.
CLEP
• Offered throughout the trimester by Golden Gate University’s Academic Affairs Office • Fee required • Academic credit given for passing score on English Composition with Essay CLEP test.
ENGL 10A Writing Skills Workshop I — 3 units Reviews the basics of well-formed sentences, paragraphs and essays. Earns three units of lower-division general elective credit. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English Placement Test.
ENGL 10B Writing Skills Workshop II — 3 units Teaches you the skills for composing well-formed essays for both academic and professional writing purposes. Earns three units of lower-division general elective credit. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English Placement Test or a grade of C or better in ENGL 10A.
ECON 380 — EMBA 430
ENGL 1A Expository Writing — 3 units
Introduces the comprehensive skills of expository writing and critical reading. You will learn to analyze various types of reading material and will strengthen your writing skills in a variety of genres. These skills will support your academic work and prepare you to meet the reading and writing demands of professional activities. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English Placement Test or a grade of C or better in ENGL 10B. (CAN ENGL 2).
ENGL 1B Research Writing — 3 units
Provides extensive practice in research and writing techniques that can be applied in both academic and professional settings. You will learn to analyze various types of reading material and will practice information-gathering techniques, library and online research strategies, and the use of surveys, interviews and field observations. Prerequisite: Students must complete ENGL 1A with a grade of C or better.
ENGL 120 Business Writing — 3 units
Helps you develop the skills necessary for effective business writing. You will write, edit and format letters, memos, reports and a research paper. You will analyze business articles and other professionally oriented material. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A; ENGL 1B or consent of the department. Students must complete ENGL 1B with a grade of C or better.
ENGL 198A–ZZ Special Topics in English — 1–3 units Examines specific topics in English. Topics are selected by the department coordinator. You may take this course more than once, provided the topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ENGL 199 Directed Study in English — 1–3 units Provides individual study of selected topics under the supervision of a faculty member. You may enroll in only one directed study course each trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
ENGL 201 Graduate Writing — 3 units
Prepares graduate students to write in both academic and professional settings. Reviews unity, coherence, clarity, conciseness, audience analysis and document formatting. Using library and online research, you will prepare documents appropriate for presentation in your professional field. This course requirement may be satisfied based upon the results of the GMAT writing score or the GGU Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam (formerly ENGL 301).
EMBA 300 Leadership and Organizational Performance — 1–4 units Analyzes organizational theories and frameworks, corporate cultures, qualities of excellent companies and the dynamics of organizational change; in-depth study of management decision making, leadership styles, employee performance and managing during uncertainty and crisis. Integrates textbook materials, articles, case studies, and your management experience. A parallel practice throughout the 12-month program will be the ongoing integration and application of this in the strategic projects and international cases.
EMBA 430 Managerial Economics — 1–4 units Analyzes the management processes associated with resource acquisition and allocation, theories of demand, production, cost and pricing with emphasis on applications and the forecasting of business and financial conditions. Quantitative methods are stressed. The emphasis will be on the practical application of economic analysis and information in making strategic decisions and integration into the strategic plan.
References:
Archives