SF State offers professionally designed academic certificate programs in which F-1 visa students can enroll. Students in these programs are non-matriculated, and these programs do not lead to a degree.
Spring 2021 courses will be offered online, and all students enrolled in the programs will receive a discounted rate of $395 per unit on tuition with no additional fees. Total tuition for full-time undergraduate enrollment (12 units) will be $4,740. All student fees will be waived. Does not include Paralegal Studies.
The General Pre-MBA Certificate helps students build a conceptual and practical foundation in business. This one-year program is ideal for students who have completed a minimum three years of university courses and wish to pursue a stand-alone certificate, with the option of leading to an MBA degree at SF State.
The Holistic Health Studies certificate offers a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural curriculum to provide insight into ancient and modern wellness methods and concepts from around the globe.
Hospitality & Tourism Management
The Hospitality & Tourism Management program is designed to provide students with a core of business education and professional hospitality and tourism management knowledge.
The International Business certificate program is designed to offer international students and non-matriculated United States residents the opportunity to acquire competencies in international business in two semesters.
The Paralegal Studies certificate program is approved by the American Bar Association. Students take five required courses, then choose electives in Corporate & Business Practice, Advanced Litigation and Estate Planning. A Field Experience/Internship course is also recommended.