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Business Administration, MBA – GGU – LIBA Pathway Program (Worldwide)

Program Overview

Golden Gate University (GGU) is excited to partner with the Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) in Chennai, India, to offer an accessible and globally recognized pathway to an MBA.

Through this partnership, students begin their journey by enrolling in LIBA’s Graduate Certificate in General Management, delivered fully online. Students who meet admission requirements and achieve strong academic performance in the Graduate Certificate in General Management at LIBA can transfer credits toward their MBA program at GGU.

Students have the flexibility to complete their GGU MBA either online from India or on campus in San Francisco, depending on their goals and circumstances.

Course Transfer and Academic Progression

Students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in each LIBA course to transfer credits to GGU.

LIBA Courses GGU Courses
Foundation Courses (6 Units) PGOL11 – Principles of Management BUS 202 Fundamentals of Business
PGOL12 – Financial Accounting
PGOL15 – Managerial Economics
PGOL13 – Quantitative Methods for Management BUS 240 Data Analysis for Managers
Core MBA Classes (15 Units) PGOL23 – Corporate Finance FI 300 Corporate Finance
PGOL14 – Marketing Management MKT 300 Marketing Management
PGOL 33 – Management Information System MBA 323 Information Technology
PGOL22 – Organizational Behavior LEAD 303 Teamwork in Organizations
PGOL31 – Strategic Management LEAD 300 Management and Leadership

After completing the Graduate Certificate in General Management at LIBA, students take the remaining courses (24-27 units) at GGU to earn their MBA, including a concentration in areas like Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or Project Management.

Learn more about the GGU MBA Program to see how this pathway can elevate your career-and bring a U.S. degree within your reach.