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Among Top 10% US Universities
From the heart of San Francisco’s thriving high-tech and financial district, Golden Gate University offers an ideal opportunity for students seeking understanding of fundamentals of management.
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Rank for Working Professionals
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Accreditation
Golden Gate University
Course Snapshot
8+
Case Studies
20+
Live Sessions
6
Modules
Top 10% U.S. Universities according to College Factual
Ranked #1 for working professionals by Washington Monthly
70% Scholarship for 5,000 students
120+ years of educational excellence with 70,000+ alumni
What does this course have to offer?
Upgrade to the GGU MBA post completion of the certificate program
Designed for working professionals
Student support available on demand
Join GGU’s 70,000+ alumni network
WES recognized
Live & interactive faculty, alumni, and industry-specific sessions
70% scholarship available for 5,000 students with EMI
Simulations from Harvard Business Publishing Education
Global case study discussions
100% US Credits
Get to know the course in depth by downloading the course brochure
Why choose Golden Gate University’s Certificate Program?
Earn a prestigious pathway certificate while learning from the best industry experts and global faculty with the option to choose an immersive on-campus experience.
Earn valuable credentials and recognition
Complete all the online course modules to obtain this career-enabling certificate from Golden Gate University.

On successful completion of this online course, graduates receive the same WES recognized certificate in Business Management awarded on campus at Golden Gate University. Gain full alumni status as you become part of a network of 70,000+ NASA astronauts, mayors, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Accreditation and Membership
What will you learn?
Top notch and up-to-date curriculum taught by renowned professors and industry experts using videos, case studies, hands-on projects and live sessions
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
Macroeconomic Policy and Tools
Project - 1
Getting Started With Financial Accounting
Analysis of Financial Statements
Project - 2
Case Study
Time Value of Money and Capital Budgeting
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills - I
Organizational Skills - II
Strategic Skills
Executive Skills
Project - 1
Project - 2
Advanced Leadership Skills
Consumer Behavior
STP Framework
Project: Marketing Management
Marketing Mix - I
Marketing Mix - II
Branding
Digital Marketing and Branding Case Studies
Getting Started with Business Analytics
Pillars of IT Infrastructure and Big Data
Exploring Big Data
Analytical Thinking: From BI to BA
Analytics Principles, Tools & Techniques
Business Analytics: Organizational Environment
Session 1 - Recourses & Recording
Final Journal Presentation Submission
Project: Company Analysis Project
Risk and Rates of Return
Interest Rates and Bond Valuation
Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting
Stock Valuation
Case study Analysis: Lady M Confections
Financial Forecasting and Capital Structure
Cash Flow Estimation and Risk Analysis
Financial Forecasting and Capital Structure
Team Leadership and Neuroscience of Teams
Team Engagement and Team Conflict
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Milestone 1: Team Submissions
Decision Making and Divergent Thinking
Pitfalls in Team Decision-Making
Managing Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Best Practices for Virtual Teams
Milestone 2: Team Submissions
8+
Case Studies
20+
Live Sessions
Whom will you learn from?
2
Instructors
How will upGrad support you?
Access to 300+ job openings
Resume-building tool
Learn like you’re right there in San Francisco
Watch David Fike (President, GGU), Bruce Magid (VP of Academic Affairs, GGU), and Phalgun Kompalli (Co-founder, upGrad) talk about this collaboration.
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How to Apply?
The admissions process for Golden Gate University Certification Course is very easy, and can be done completely online.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any specialization
Learn by Doing
Rise above the competition by gaining practical business skills with best-in-class industry relevant projects and assignments
3+
Projects
Working professionals who are looking for a transition into managerial and leadership roles, take up larger responsibilities within their organization, make impactful decisions with the right management tools that you learn from a global MBA degree.
Bachelor’s Degree in any specialisation.
The scholarship is rolled out based on the academic and professional achievements. Once the application form is submitted with these details, the admission committee reviews the same. If you are admitted into the program, the scholarship that you are eligible for will be mentioned on the offer letter. Please note that admission is provisional until successful verification of supporting documents and completing the payment formalities.
Yes, 70% scholarship available for 5,000 students along with EMI options are available.
You need to pay INR 25,000 to block your seat.
1. You may request a refund for the program at any time before the cohort commencement date by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. A processing fee of Rs. 10,000 will be charged. Please note that once the Program commences, no refund request will be considered, and any amount paid by the student will not be refunded.
2. Requests for refund must be sent via email in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program. For refund and deferral policies please refer to this link.
0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.
1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
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