Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university based in downtown San Francisco that has been educating working professionals since 1901.  GGU emphasizes flexible learning through online, hybrid, and evening programs designed for adult learners and working executives. 

GGU’s educational approach is based on pragmatism, applying academic knowledge in practice by integrating theory and practical skills. This university offers courses specially tailored to professional people by providing distance and hybrid modes of learning. Having about 29 years of experience in teaching online, GGU has already made its name as an innovator and a pioneer in providing flexible higher education.

Most of the professors at the university are industry professionals who bring their expertise to impart knowledge to students. As the university boasts over 70,000 alumni all over the world and is closely connected with the Bay Area's business and technology environment, it sees itself as a professional university that emphasizes professional success, leadership skills, and lifelong learning.

The program offers global education quality that allows candidates to interact with global leaders, offers live interactive classes, a skills-based curriculum, academic credentials, affordable fees, and various accreditations. The accreditation of an online DBA program at GGU includes the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the  Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and recognition by World Education Services (WES).