San Francisco State UniversityAlexander Chang

Director of Global Recruitment and Partnership

Largest University System with 23 campuses ● 500,000 students ● 50,000 faculty and staffs ● 2,000+ programs

San Francisco America’s Most Innovative and International City

San Francisco State UniversitySuperb U.S. West Coast Location

SFSU Main Campus

SFSU Downtown Campus

Superb West Coast Location

Founded:1899.

Affiliation: SF State is one of the 23

California State University campuses.

Enrollment: about 30,000

Undergraduate: 25,000+

Graduate:4,000+

Degrees/Programs:

Bachelor's degrees in 125 areas of

specialization

Master's degrees in 104 areas of

specialization

Academic Calendar: Two 16-week

semesters

Fall: August to December

Spring: January to May

SF State Fact Sheet

Global Partner University Programs

❶ Semester@SF State

❷ International Business Certificate

❸Hospitality Tourism Management Certificate

❹ Software Engineering Certificate (graduate)

❺ Summer in San Francisco

• 1 – 2 semesters academic courses through Open University

• Choose from a variety of subjects

• Study alongside US and international students

• Academic credits transfer back to home university

• Live in the cultural, commercial & technology center of Northern California

• Program Info - https://cel.sfsu.edu/semester

• Application - https://cel.sfsu.edu/semester/nominationGlobal Experience

Semester @ SF State

• 1-year program with an emphasis on gaining professional skills.

Available in 1 to 2 semesters

• 4-course/8-course module with 5 core courses and a variety of

elective courses

• English proficiency waiver available

• 1-year study qualifies for Internship/Optional Practical Training

• Program Info - https://cel.sfsu.edu/international-business

• Application - https://cel.sfsu.edu/global/certificate-admissions

Outstanding Faculty

International Business Certificate

Core Courses - Complete All Five plus Three Elective Courses

Code Title Units

IBUS 330 International Business &

Multicultural Relations

3

IBUS 430 Import-Export Management &

Small Business Operations

3

IBUS 681 Seminar in Comparative

Management

3

IBUS 590 International Environmental

Analysis

3

IBUS 690 Global Strategic Management 3

• 1-year program with an emphasis on gaining professional skills.

Available in 1 to 2 semesters

• 4-course or 8-course module with a set curriculum

• Certificate granted at the end of study

• English proficiency waiver available

• 1-year study qualify for Optional Practical Training

• Program Info - http://cel.sfsu.edu/hospitality

• Application - https://cel.sfsu.edu/global/certificate-admissions

Experiential Learning

Hospitality Tourism Management Certificate

Curriculum - Take Eight Courses

Code Title

HTM 110 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management

HTM 458 Hospitality Tourism Management Revenue & Cost Control

HTM 324 or

HTM 425

Historical & Contemporary Aspects of Food, Beverage & Culture in

America or

The Business of International Tourism

HTM 351 or

HTM 421

Asian Food, Culture & Hospitality or

Food, Wine & Culture in California

HTM 424 Tourism Management

HTM 457 Restaurant Operations

HTM 561 Hotel Operation Management

HTM 576 or

HTM 577

Meeting Planning & Convention/Event Management I or

Meeting Planning & Convention/Event Management II

• 1-2 semester program to prepare students for careers as

software professionals or advance into graduate studies

• 4-course module with 2 core courses and 2 elective courses

• Must meet University’s graduate admission requirement -

(TOEFL iBT 80/IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent, and GPA 3.0+)

• Program Information available upon request (limited capacity)

Innovative Curriculum

Software Engineering Certificate

Core Courses - Complete Two Core plus Two Elective Courses

Code Title Units

CSC 847

CSC848

Core Option

CSC 780

Cloud and Distributed

Computing: Concepts and

Applications

Software Engineering

Application Development for

Mobile Devices

3

3

CSC 867 Internet Applications and

Design

3

Elective (1

course)

Choose from 11 courses 3

• 5-week program in Summer (June – July or July – August)

• Students take 2 subjects or 6-credit academic courses

• Select courses from a wide variety of subjects

• Courses are available through Open University or Special Session

• SF State on-campus housing including meal plans

• Program Info - https://cel.sfsu.edu/sfsummer

(Both online and campus programs available)Engaging Students

Summer in San Francisco

Academic Programs for University Partners

Partner University

Programs (campus-based)

Academic Certificate

●International Business

●Hospitality Tourism Mgmt

Graduate Certificate

●Software Engineering

Semester@SF State

Duration 1-2 Semesters 1-2 Semesters 1-2 SemestersUnits (per term) 12 Units 9 Units (12 units entire program) 12 UnitsEnglish Proficiency

Requirement

iBT 61; IELTS 6.0; DAAD B2

or certified by Worms

iBT 80; IELTS 6.5; DAAD C1

or certified by Worms

iBT 61; IELTS 6.0; DAAD B2

or certified by Worms

Visa F-1 Visa F-1 Visa J-1 Visa

Tuition/Fees (per term) $5,850 (w/partner discount)▲ $4,784 (w/partner discount)▲ $5,850 (w/partner discount)▲

Living Expenses (per term) $12,516 *

(Living expenses include housing, meals,

insurance, books, transportation, personal

expenses, etc.)

$12,516 *

(Living expenses include housing, meals,

insurance, books, transportation, personal

expenses, etc.)

$12,516 *

(Living expenses include housing, meals,

insurance, books, transportation, personal

expenses, etc.)

Total Cost Estimated

(per term)

$18,840 ** $18,840 ** $18,840 **

▲ Partner university students pay discounted tuition and university fees. Price does not include campus gym and bus pass.* Estimated living expenses.**Total Cost shown required for visa application purpose. The actual cost varies depending on type of housing available.

Semester@SF State Application

1. Submit Nomination Form

https://cel.sfsu.edu/semester/nominations

2. Submit Application online upon receiving SF State

email notification (Fall – May 1; Spring – October 15)

3. Pay $100 Confirmation Fee upon admission (waived)

4. Submit documents to celglobal@sfsu.edu

Transcript; English Proficiency score;

Financial statement; Passport biographic page

5. Submit Preliminary Course Wish List

Certificate Application

1. Apply Online (Fall – May 15; Spring – Nov.15)

https://cel.sfsu.edu/global/certificate-admissions

2. Submit documents to celglobal@sfsu.edu

Transcript; English Proficiency score;

Financial statement; Passport biographic page

3. Pay $100 confirmation fee upon receiving email

confirmation of admission (*waived for Fall 2021)

Housing Options @ SF State• Residence Halls• Towers at Centennial Square• University Park North• University Park South• Village at Centennial Square• Student with Family Housing

Apply for Housing• Application opens - March 1• Final application deadline – May 15• Applicants will be notified by email April ~ May• Most housing options require a meal plan

Visit https://cel.sfsu.edu/global/housing for more information

Campus Housing

Holloway Main CampusTraditional American University Campus in a Safe Residential Neighborhood

Contact Us

Center for Global Engagement

College of Extended Learning

SF State Downtown Campus

835 Market Street, 6th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

cel.sfsu.edu/globalcelglobal@sfsu.edu