Pre-MBA Prerequisite Courses
List of Required Courses for Pre-MBA Program Students
All Pre-MBA students will enroll in the Business Administration certificate program and are required to pass the following courses to meet certificate requirements and MBA entry requirements. Some Business Administration certificate courses require some background in calculus, economics, information systems and accounting. Students who do not have the required prerequisites or equivalent will need to take the prerequisite courses listed below. These courses can be taken at SF State or any other college or university.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| BUS 300GW | Business Communications for Professionals |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics |
| DS 412 | Operations Management |
| FIN 350 | Business Finance |
| ISYS 363 | Information Systems for Management |
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior |
| MKTG 431 | Principles of Marketing |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability and prerequisites needed. Please consult the certificate faculty advisor for further guidance.
Total certificate units required: 24
Prerequisite units: 15
| - | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student has ALL prerequisites Total units to complete: 24 |
ACCT 100 BUS 300 DS 212 ISYS 363 Units: 12 |
DS 412 FIN 350 MGMT 405 MKTG 431 Units: 12 |
N/A |
| Student has none of the prerequisites Total units to complete: 39 |
ACCT 100 DS 110 or MATH 110 ECON 101 or ECON 102 ISYS 263 Units: 12 |
ACCT 101 BUS 300 DS 212 ECON 101 or ECON 102 ISYS 363 Units: 15 |
DS 412 FIN 350 MGMT 405 MKTG 431 Units: 12 |
This one-unit course introduces new students to the geographic, historical and environmental, socio-cultural and political context of the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Francisco State University. In addition, this course prepares students for success in their transition to living in San Francisco while preparing for life in San Francisco, building community, and learning about the campus and the surrounding area. The course is experiential and includes field trips throughout the city.
The course is optional, in-person/hybrid, and is offered to you free of charge. You are encouraged to take it to learn more about and experience the City of San Francisco. You can sign up when completing your course preference wishlist.
Global Business Communication Skills – This topic is delivered as Global Business Communication Skills I and II. The two CEU courses are designed to prepare students for a successful job or internship search and the professional skills needed to excel in this internship or job. These classes are not required for the certificate but strongly encouraged enrichment options if you are planning to apply for graduate school, Optional Practical Training (OPT), an internship or a job.