Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business degree (BSB) is designed to prepare students for success at any level, whether they choose to go directly into the working world or pursue a master's degree.

Specialized concentration programs help hone students' skills in specific aspects of business, including accounting, human resource management, information technology, international business, marketing, operations and supply chain management, psychology, and public administration. With this education, our graduates are prepared for whatever path they choose to pursue after graduation.

Because many of our courses are taught by local professionals who are actively working in the field, our students also obtain a vast array of business contacts that can help them get a job and get ahead once they graduate. These connections, paired with GGU's focus on equipping students with practical skills, not just theoretical knowledge, means that our graduates are workplace-ready. That's why so many employers come to us with job openings: they know that Golden Gate University alumni are ready to come in and make a difference.

Another benefit of our BSB degree is that we offer guidance for students who wish to start their own companies. Many of our adjunct faculty are entrepreneurs who can guide students through their unique experiences of starting their own businesses. While there is no formula for success in entrepreneurship, a little guidance along the way can make all the difference, and thanks to the small teacher-to-student ratio at GGU, many of our students form bonds with professors that last far beyond their time with us.

Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Business will be able to:

• Construct written communications that articulate and promote business ideas, arguments, or solutions.
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills through persuasive speech, and in providing clear directions, instructions, and guidelines within a business setting.
• Address a complex business problem applying methods and tools from finance and accounting.
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making in business and develop strategies, practices, and policies that advance ethical management practices and corporate social responsibility.
• Locate, evaluate and apply information, using a variety of research tools, in analysis of a complex business problem.
• Apply statistical concepts, methods and tools to analyze and interpret data in the formulation of business strategies and tactics.
• Demonstrate the self-awareness and habits required to identify, integrate, and apply new information and skills that increase personal and professional effectiveness in business contexts.
• Integrate and apply concepts, theories, strategies, and tactics of business management to develop actionable solutions to business problems.
• Apply knowledge of the global economy in analyzing business problems.