GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2020–2021 Golden Gate University Catalog 2020-2021 Contents Contents .............................................................................................. 1 Content Disclaimer About GGU ........................................................................................ 2 The content in this document was published on June 05, 2020. For School of Undergraduate Studies ....................................................... 4 the most current catalog information, see catalog.ggu.edu School of Accounting ....................................................................... 53 Edward S. Ageno School of Business ............................................... 64 Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation .............................................. 132 School of Law ................................................................................ 138 Libraries ......................................................................................... 140 Admission ....................................................................................... 141 Financial Planning .......................................................................... 151 Enrollment ...................................................................................... 167 Academic Requirements ................................................................. 181 Student Services ............................................................................. 185 Graduation and Commencement .................................................... 191 Standards and Policies .................................................................... 193 Campus Safety and Security ........................................................... 201 Course Descriptions ........................................................................ 203 Academic Calendar ........................................................................ 268 Tuition and Fees ............................................................................. 270 1 Golden Gate University Catalog 2020-2021 About GGU Schedules History Classes meet throughout the year in 15-week and 7.5-week formats. See the Academic Calendar for term dates. See the Course Schedule for specific offerings. All of our programs are available in person at The fourth-oldest private university in California, Golden Gate our San Francisco campus and most are available online. Select University was officially established in 1901 as a place where programs are offered at our Silicon Valley and Seattle campuses. working adults could improve and acquire skills to advance their Degree programs can be completed in an intensive cohort or at your careers. GGU grew out of the night school of the San Francisco own pace. YMCA and, for much of its history, has been the only choice in San Francisco for working men and women to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree while shouldering career and family responsibilities. Class Size A nonprofit, independent university, Golden Gate serves working adults who want a better education, empowering them to have a Most classes are kept small so students can receive personalized successful career and better quality of life. Our students are poised to attention from their professors. Students are recognized as individuals achieve their aspirational goals; and through relevant, effective and are encouraged to bring their valuable perspectives to classroom learning, we help them reach their full potential. discussions. Professors work closely with students to help them develop their potential and meet their individual goals. Accreditation Student Demographics Golden Gate University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite More than 3,300 students attended Golden Gate during the 2018- 100, Alameda, CA 94501; 510-748-9001. 2019 academic year, of which 62 percent were in graduate business programs, 19 percent were in undergraduate programs, and 20 The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association, percent were in law school programs. There were 331 international 750 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60611; 312-988-6743; the students from 48 countries enrolled at GGU. State Bar of California, 180 Howard St., San Francisco CA 94105; 415-538-2000; and the Association of American Law Schools, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-2605; 202- Mission Statement 296-8851. Golden Gate University prepares individuals to lead and serve by Approach providing high-quality, practice-based educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions - as a nonprofit institution - in an innovative and challenging learning environment that embraces Contemporary programs, new technology, and academic innovations professional ethics and diversity. coupled with experiential classroom learning taught by working professionals make the Golden Gate experience especially relevant. We are recognized for our practical and professionally focused Value Proposition approach to education; coursework is often based on the real challenges facing our society. Program and course formats are Golden Gate University students make immediate, measurable designed to maximize learning outcomes. contributions as they enter or advance in their profession. Each graduating student will possess: Faculty 1. The ability to think critically, analyze and synthesize. Classes are taught by an experienced group of full-time faculty as 2. The relevant bodies of knowledge and their application in well as a large number of adjunct professors who currently work in global and multicultural business and legal environments. the fields they teach, bringing on-the-job insight directly to class for students to debate and discuss. Outside of class, most of our 3. The knowledge of professional standards and ethics and the professors work as CEOs, directors, vice presidents, entrepreneurs, ability and sense of duty to apply them. consultants, partners and managers at companies of all sizes. GGU faculty, deans and directors have professional experience in their 4. A respect and appreciation for the value of diversity among fields as well as a strong academic orientation. We use the case study people and ideas. method of instruction to teach students how to put theory into practice. 5. Effective research skills relevant to the discipline. 2 Golden Gate University Catalog 2020-2021 6. Communication skills, including speaking, writing and does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the listening. institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to 7. The ability to use technologies and applications necessary the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, for success in their fields. WA 98504-3430 or by email at [email protected]. 8. The ability to adapt in the rapidly changing world. States other than California and Washington 9. Leadership qualities. Golden Gate University is formally authorized to provide online 10. The awareness necessary to identify and capitalize on education to those living in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, career or service opportunities. Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Wyoming. Locations The university is not allowed to offer online education to those living in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, D.C., Delaware, Georgia, San Francisco Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island or Wisconsin. 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 The university is allowed to offer online education to those living in 415-442-7800 • fax: 415-442-7807 all other states without receiving formal authorization. email: [email protected] eLearning (Online) Liability Disclaimer 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 Golden Gate University assumes no liability, and hereby expressly 415-369-5250 • fax: 415-227-4502 negates the same, for failure to provide or delay in providing email: [email protected] educational or related services or facilities, or for any other failure or delay in performance arising out of or due to causes beyond the See eLearning for a description of GGU's online learning platform reasonable control of the university, which causes include, without and student participation expectations. limitation, power failure, fire, strikes by university employees or others, damage by the elements, and acts of public authorities. The Silicon Valley university will, however, exert reasonable efforts, when in its judgment it is appropriate to do so, to provide comparable or 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 substantially equivalent services, facilities or performance; but its 408-573-7300 • fax: 415-442-6579 inability or failure to do so shall not subject it to liability. The University reserves the right to change regulations, curricula, Seattle courses, course locations, tuition and fees, or any other aspect of its programs described in this catalog. Seattle Hebrew Academy 1617 Interlaken Drive East Seattle, WA 98112 206-622-9996 email: [email protected] State Authorizations Washington State Golden Gate University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review