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Edward S. Ageno
School of Business

Business Education for Working Adults

At the Edward S. Ageno School of Business, our mission is to prepare students for managerial and professional careers in a broad range of business fields through innovative programs that combine theory and practical experience. We were founded on the core belief that professional qualifications are as important as academic experience. Therefore, our dedicated faculty is both academically and professionally qualified — working professionals that have done or are doing that which they teach. Whether you pursue a general management degree, or specialize with an MS degree, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and well-earned confidence you need to succeed in today’s evolving business environment.

The Ageno School of Business offers relevant programs in our continuing effort to help working adults prepare for today’s competitive, rapidly changing global marketplace. With high-quality, in-depth instruction from practicing professionals, students will be able to apply what they learn today in the workplace tomorrow. We offer graduate degrees in business administration, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, financial analytics, accounting data & analytics, human resource management, information technology management, leadership, marketing, psychology and public administration, as well as several graduate certificates.

Learn from anywhere with a connection to the internet.

Study on your terms with flexible online and hybrid classes

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Learn from industry experts who know what employers want

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Solve real-world business problems through case studies

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Take career-focused courses designed for the future of business

Explore Ageno School of Business Programs

Select your program from the list below or use the filters above to explore your options.

Program

Degree Level

Format

Area of Interest

 

Advanced Financial Planning, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Finance

Analytics for Competitive Advantage

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Business Administration, MBA

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Business Analytics, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid,
On Campus

Business,
STEM

Conflict Resolution and Coaching

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Psychology

Counseling Psychology, MA

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Psychology

Counseling Skills

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Psychology

Executive Business Administration, EMBA

Master’s

Hybrid

Business

Finance, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Finance

Financial Analytics, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Finance

Financial Life Planning

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Finance

Financial Planning

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Finance

Financial Planning, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Finance

Human Resource Management

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Human Resource Management, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Psychology

Industrial-Organizational Psychology, MA

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Information Technology Management

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
STEM

Information Technology Management, MS

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
STEM

Law Enforcement and Security

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Public Administration

Project Management

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business

Public Administration Leadership

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
Public Administration

Public Administration, MPA

Master’s

Online,
Hybrid

Public Administration

Security in Computer Systems Management

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business,
STEM

Urban Innovations

Graduate Certificate

Online,
Hybrid

Business

AACSB International (AACSB) Member

Golden Gate University is a member of AACSB International (AACSB).

AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,850 organizations from more than 100 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Business Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Why Choose the
Ageno School of Business?

We offer both full-time and part-time programs designed for working adults to earn an MBA or other specialized master’s degree in a business-related field. We offer the widest range of interdisciplinary graduate business degrees and certificates in the San Francisco Bay Area, designed to help students achieve personal and professional goals. As Northern California’s first evening MBA program, GGU offers self-paced programs to accommodate individualized timetables for degree completion. In addition, our Master of Business Administration degree allows students to focus on an area of special interest with a large choice of concentrations.

GGU encourages students to participate in capstone projects and internship programs, when applicable, as a way to bring more professionally focused practice into their educational experience. Students are also encouraged to bring work projects into the classroom or online discussion rooms for in-depth analysis and exchange, for the opportunity to receive assistance from peers, and a fresh perspective on the issues faced daily. By graduation day, students will have the needed preparation and confidence to succeed.

The programs we offer are constantly updated to reflect current trends and practices, providing students with the most relevant know-how. Our programs provide students with an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through interactive learning that promote deep understanding of concepts and their application in business settings. Through practical application, intensive case studies, problem solving, business simulations, and in-depth study of business, students become capable of entering high demand jobs in the global marketplace.

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Our History

For 100+ years, the Ageno School of Business has been educating adult working professionals in the heart of San Francisco. The Edward S. Ageno School of Business grew out of the night school of the San Francisco YMCA. For much of the 20th century, it was the only place working professionals in San Francisco could earn an advanced degree. Our business school is home to Northern California’s first evening (and third largest) MBA program and the oldest Public Administration degree program.

Today, the school’s programs teach competencies that address the demands of the ever-evolving marketplace. Recently-revamped graduate degree programs have spawned a new Digital Marketing Concentration for the Master of Science in Marketing program, a Law Enforcement & Security Concentration for the Executive Master of Public Administration program, and the development of two master of arts degrees in psychology.

About Edward S. Ageno

Golden Gate University named its School of Business in March 2000 in honor of Edward S. Ageno. Edward S. Ageno was born and raised in Oakland, California. Born into an Italian immigrant family, he was the epitome of the self-made man who attained his goals through study, hard work and perseverance. He typified the Golden Gate University, adult working student who achieves his or her personal and career goals through our practice-based higher education.

While attending Golden Gate’s night school at the old Central YMCA building from 1934-1938, Mr. Ageno earned his B.C.S. degree in Accountancy despite a long commute by ferry and streetcar from the East Bay and a full-time work schedule. During those years he also worked for several companies doing accounting and auditing to help pay for his education and support his family.

Following his graduation, Mr. Ageno entered the public accounting field, eventually forming his own accounting firm. Through his accounting business, he made the contacts that led him into his entrepreneurial career. He was Accountant/Bookkeeper for Galileo-Capri Salami Company, eventually becoming its president and sole owner. The company is now a division of the Sara Lee Corporation.

Edward S. Ageno

Dean’s List

Take a look at the current Dean’s List for the Ageno School of Business, the Braden School of Taxation, and the School of Accounting.

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Ageno School of Business Directory

Contact information for the faculty and staff of the Ageno School of Business.

Contact information for Ageno School of Business
Victor Shin, MBA 2004

Here at GGU – in a city where being an entrepreneur and being innovative can take you to the next level – you will be challenged and engaged. You will walk away with both technical and soft skills: better decision-making, understanding management, leadership skills, and values.

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