Certificate in International Business
The Certificate in International Business is designed to offer international students and non-matriculated U.S. residents the opportunity to acquire competencies in international business in two semesters. The program consists of eight specified courses that focus on conceptual, theoretical, and practical skills as well as overall knowledge of international business. Although the program does not lead to a degree in international business, it prepares students to seek a career or advancement in international business. The award of a certificate means the holder has completed the required courses at an acceptable level of academic accomplishment. The certificate indicates to a prospective employer that the University validates the certificate program in international business. Students who have specific educational or career needs may be allowed to vary the selection of courses in the program after consulting with and obtaining written approval from the program coordinator.
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 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 their home country. English language ability must be demonstrated through the submission of proof of English Proficiency as listed at https://cpage.sfsu.edu/global/english-proficiency.
Admission Procedures
See https://cpage.sfsu.edu/international-business/apply for detailed instructions on how to apply.
International Business Certificate — 24 units
Core (12 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 330 | International Business and Multicultural Relations | 3 |
| IBUS 590 | International Environmental Analysis | 3 |
| IBUS 681 | Seminar in Comparative Management | 3 |
| IBUS 690 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
Study Area Course (3 units)
Select One:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 592 | Doing Business in Greater China | 3 |
| IBUS 593 | Doing Business in Europe | 3 |
| IBUS 596 | Doing Business in Japan | 3 |
| IBUS 598 | Doing Business in Emerging Markets | 3 |
Electives (9 units)
Select Three:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 430 | Import-Export Management and Small Business Operations | 3 |
| IBUS 517 | Legal Environment of World Business | 3 |
| IBUS 531 | Cross-Cultural Creativity in International Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| IBUS 566 | Careers in International Business | 3 |
| IBUS 567 | Internship in International Business | 1-3 |
| IBUS 620 | Research in International Business and the Global Market | 3 |
| IBUS 628 | Global Human Resource Management | 3 |
| IBUS 638 | Global Leadership and Cultural Competencies | 3 |
| IBUS/MGMT 659 | Introduction to International Business Negotiation | 3 |
| IBUS 676 | Social Entrepreneurship in a Global Context | 3 |
| IBUS 699 | Independent Study | 1-3 |