Certificate in Business Administration
Purpose
The Business Administration Certificate program is designed to give students a foundation in business administration. Courses in the Business Administration Certificate program focus on developing both oral and written English proficiency and the academic foundation in accounting, marketing, operations, and more needed to be successful in business or in an MBA program.
Admission Requirements
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 at least 56 units of undergraduate studies, including coursework equivalent to a semester of business calculus, a semester of college written composition, a year of college economics, and a semester of college information systems. Additionally, coursework equivalent to ACCT 101 must be completed. Students admitted conditionally will be expected to complete the missing coursework. English language ability must be demonstrated through submission of appropriate proof of proficiency as listed here - English Proficiency Requirement.
Admission Procedures
Students apply to the certificate program through the College of Professional & Global Education. See https://cpage.sfsu.edu/business-administration/apply for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Certificate in Business Administration — 24 units
Required Courses (24 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 300GW | Business Communication for Professionals - GWAR | 3 |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| DS 412 | Operations Management | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Business Finance | 3 |
| ISYS 363 | Information Systems for Management | 3 |
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 431 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Students who have specific educational or career needs may be allowed to vary selection of courses in the program after consulting with and obtaining written approval from the program coordinator.