Semester Dates
- Fall 2024: August 26, 2024 - December 20, 2024
- Spring 2025: January 27, 2025 - May 23, 2025
- Summer 2025 (Domestic Students Only): TBA (R1: Early June - Early July; R3: Early July - Early August)
Certificate Application Periods
- Fall: December 1 - May 15
- Spring: August 1 - November 15
- Summer (Domestic Students Only): January 1 - March 31
Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Annual Tuition/Fees and Cost of Living
Fall 2024
| Certificate Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $13,440 | $28,721 | $42,161 |
Spring 2025
| Certificate Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $13,440 | $31,125 | $44,565 |
*Estimated expenses presented for one academic year (two semesters). Actual expenses may vary. Tuition and fees based on full-time enrollment (12 units) each semester.
Gator Pass: $130/semester
See Academic Tuition and Fees page for breakdown.
Selection for admission to the program will be based on student objectives, academic background and recommendations as appropriate. In order to be admitted to the program, a candidate should have completed the equivalent of 56 units or more of undergraduate courses through coursework and/or appropriate professional or other preparation. Grades in coursework completed should be of an average level equivalent to a GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 U.S. scale, or an equivalent combination of educational and professional preparation, in her/his home country. English language ability must be demonstrated by adequate scores on one of the following tests, or certification by appropriate academic personnel. Please review th English Proficiency Requirement page for details.
Written English Proficiency Requirement
English proficiency at the conclusion of the program will be determined through evaluation of written papers in IBUS 590. Satisfactory performance in writing is required for both passing the IBUS 590 course and for completing the program.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) offers international students the opportunity to work up to one full year in the United States after nine months of full-time study. Please confirm eligibility for OPT with the admissions coordinator.
Tuition, mandatory/miscellaneous, and optional fees will be finalized and posted after the ‘Deadline for full refund’ as listed in the Calendar and Deadlines for the term. Full payment of tuition and fees must be received by the deadline provided by Center of Global Education.
In the case of third party payment, the party responsible for payments should send an Authorization to Bill letter to cgeadmin@sfsu.edu. SF State will send invoices to the third party after census date. All tuition and fees will appear in the student center until payment is processed/received.
For class or program withdrawal, contact the Center for Global Engagement at globaled@sfsu.edu.