Semester Dates
- Spring 2024: January 29, 2024 - May 24, 2024
- Summer 2024: R1 June 3, 2024 - July 5, 2024; R3 July 8, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (open to domestic students only)
- Fall 2024: August 26, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Certificate Application Deadlines*
- Spring: November 15
- Summer: March 31
- Fall: May 15
*Late applications will be considered. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Annual Tuition/Fees and Cost of Living
Fall 2023
| Certificate Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Certificate | $12,648 | $28,721 | $38,899 |
Spring 2024
| Certificate Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Certificate | $13,044 | $28,721 | $41,765 |
Fall 2024
| Certificate Program | Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses* | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Certificate | $13,440 | $28,721 | $42,161 |
*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.
See Academic Tuition and Fees page for breakdown.
- Complete at least 56 units of university coursework
- Overall GPA 2.5 or higher
- English Proficiency Requirement - Please review the English Proficiency Requirement page for details.
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.
Although enrollment in SF State’s College of Professional & Global Education is not considered admission to SF State, an I-20 ("Certificate of Eligibility") for F-1 student status will be issued when students are accepted into a full-time certificate program in the College of Professional & Global Education and require a student visa to enter the country. Students entering the US using an F-1 visa must maintain full-time student status during the time they are enrolled in an approved certificate program.
Other non-immigrants visa categories (except B, C and D visa) may enroll (full or part time) in College of Professional & Global Education courses incidental to their primary status. Contact the Center for Global Engagement for detailed information and restrictions.
The registration policy applies to tuition and mandatory/miscellaneous fees. Optional fees are non-refundable.
Tuition, mandatory/miscellaneous, and optional fees will be finalized and posted after the ‘last day to drop with full refund’ as listed in Important Dates. Full payment of tuition and fees must be received within the day all fees are posted and census date as listed in the Academic Calendar.
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.