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Online MBA from Golden Gate University

A WSCUC-accredited U.S. MBA from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, delivered online through upGrad. Live sessions, real-world projects, and the same degree awarded to on-campus students.

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  • WSCUC accredited, AACSB member university
  • 13-month programme, one flat fee of INR 4,30,000
  • 6 specialisations, PwC Project Management Certification included
  • A Bachelor's degree and a statement of purpose is all you need to apply

  • WSCUC accredited

    Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, which also accredits Stanford, UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco

  • AACSB member

    Member of AACSB International, the global association for quality business education

  • WES recognised

    Recognised by World Education Services, simplifying academic and career recognition in over 100 countries

What you get

A real U.S. MBA degree

The same degree awarded to on-campus GGU students in San Francisco, from a WSCUC-accredited university.

PwC Project Management Certification

Included in the programme: a project management certificate developed by PwC Academy.

6 specialisations to choose from

Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Adaptive Leadership, Applied AI or General Management, with 9 elective credits.

Career Acceleration Program

1:1 coaching, mock interviews, an AI-powered resume builder, and access to networking events.

How the GGU MBA is structured

Delivered in phases, not the semester system an Indian university MBA uses. This is upGrad and GGU's own programme structure.

  1. 1

    Foundation phase

    Recommended before you start

    A module on statistics and data analysis to prepare you for the core coursework.

  2. 2

    Concentration phase

    3 months

    Choose one of six specialisation domains and study it in depth before the core phase begins.

  3. 3

    Core phase

    Bulk of the 13 months

    9 foundational management courses with case studies and applied projects, ending in a capstone business plan.

  4. 4

    Optional immersion

    5 days, San Francisco

    An optional in-person immersion at the GGU campus, priced separately from the programme fee.

Core courses

  • Dynamics of Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3 credits
  • Marketing Management 3 credits
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 credits
  • Financial Reporting and Data Analytics 3 credits
  • Context of Business 3 credits
  • Strategic Analysis and Design 3 credits
  • Foundations of Business Analytics 3 credits
  • Applied AI and Agents: From Tools to Intelligent Systems 3 credits
  • Capstone: Business Planning 3 credits

Choose one specialisation

Finance

Financial reporting and analysis, investments.

Business Analytics

Enterprise data and performance management, business intelligence.

Marketing

Integrated marketing communication, market research.

Adaptive Leadership

Personnel leadership, adaptive decision making.

Applied AI

Advanced data analytics with Python, machine learning for predictive analytics.

General Management

Choose 3 courses from any of the other five concentrations.

GGU MBA fees

One flat programme fee for the full 13-month MBA, not a per-semester breakdown.

INR 4,30,000 full programme, no taxes applicable

13 Months programme

  • Full access to the Foundation, Concentration and Core phases
  • Live sessions, case studies and 15+ applied projects
  • Project Management Certification from PwC Academy
  • Career Acceleration Program: 1:1 coaching, mock interviews, resume tools

Optional add-ons

On-campus immersion, San Francisco: Optional 5-day immersion at the GGU campus. Priced separately by upGrad.

Reserve your seat

INR 25,000

Reserves your seat after your offer letter. Refundable before the cohort start date, minus a INR 10,000 processing fee charged by upGrad.

Full refund terms are set by upGrad, not Dream Ladder. Ask your counsellor for the current policy before you pay.

Where it can take you

Roles and India salary ranges GGU/upGrad list for MBA graduates.

Marketing Manager

₹8L – ₹17.3L per year in India.

Investment Banker

₹5L – ₹18.5L per year in India.

Business Analyst

₹5L – ₹10L per year in India.

Management Consultant

₹15L – ₹28.2L per year in India.

Learn from GGU faculty

A sample of the Golden Gate University faculty teaching on this programme, as published on upGrad's GGU MBA page.

Robert Shoffner

Director, MBA & Entrepreneurship Thought Leader, GGU Management Adjunct Faculty of the Year (2020)

Sue Ann Hirschberg

Director, Marketing Program, 20+ years in marketing

Dr. Judith Lee

Department Chair, Tenured Professor, 35+ years in tech management and consulting

Manish Arora

Adjunct Professor, Managing Partner, Oakpeak Equity Partners

Bruce Wasserman

Sr. Adjunct Professor, 20+ years at PacBell, 12 years teaching at CSU East Bay

Anitha Manohar

Department Chair, Ph.D. in Finance, University of South Carolina

Thomas Cushing

Adjunct Professor at GGU since 1995

Peter Lou

Sr. Adjunct Professor, 24+ years at Wells Fargo Bank

Rao Mikkilineni

Adjunct Professor, 40+ years in information security (AT&T, Fujitsu)

Faculty and course assignments are set by Golden Gate University and may change between cohorts.

Eligibility and how it works

Candidates must hold a valid Bachelor's degree.

All applicants submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) as part of the application.

The programme is fully online: live sessions, recorded lectures, case studies and applied projects, guided by GGU faculty.

Live session recordings stay accessible for one year from the session date, or until the programme ends, whichever is earlier.

An optional 5-day on-campus immersion in San Francisco is available, priced separately.

Colour-scanned copies of a valid ID (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN or Driving Licence), a passport-size photograph, and mark sheets with degree certificates for your Bachelor's (and Master's, if applicable).

Only colour scans are accepted for this programme, not black-and-white copies.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit your application

    upGrad's admissions team reviews your application, work experience and educational background.

  2. 2

    Receive your offer letter

    If shortlisted, you receive an offer letter from Golden Gate University.

  3. 3

    Reserve your seat

    Confirm your seat with a block amount of INR 25,000 once you have your offer letter.

FAQs on the GGU MBA

Candidates must hold a valid Bachelor's degree. All applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) as part of the application process.

Yes. It is widely accepted by Indian employers and multinational companies, and is recognised as a U.S. degree.

It's delivered online with live sessions, case studies and projects guided by GGU faculty. You earn the same degree as on-campus students in San Francisco.

Recordings remain accessible for one year from the date of the session, or until the programme ends, whichever is earlier.

INR 25,000 to confirm your admission, once you have your offer letter.

INR 4,30,000 for the full 13-month programme, with no additional taxes. This includes both the core and concentration phases, live sessions and case studies.

Refunds can be requested any time before the cohort start date through upGrad's own portal, minus a INR 10,000 processing fee. Once the programme starts, no refund is considered. Full terms are set by upGrad and shared in your offer letter.

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