Business Analytics Certificate Curriculum (24 Units)
Students will complete eight, three-unit courses. The choice between DS or ECON alternatives will be determined based on which course matches a student's interests. Appropriate course substitutions may be made with consent of the faculty director. Course descriptions are available in the SF State Bulletin.
| Code | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| DS 312 or ECON 312 |
Data Analysis with Computer Applications or Introduction to Econometrics |
DS 110 or MATH 108 or MATH 110; DS 212 or ECON 311 or MATH 124; ISYS 263 or ECON 101, ECON 102, and ECON 311 or DS 212 or MATH 124 |
| DS 601 or ECON 618 |
Applied Management Science or Economic Inference: Methods and Applications |
DS 110 or MATH 108 or MATH 110; DS 212 or ECON 311 or MATH 124; ISYS 263 or ECON 101, ECON 102, and ECON 311 or DS 212 or MATH 124 |
| DS 612 | Data Mining with Business Applications | DS 311 or DS 312 or ECON 312 with a grade of C- or better. |
| DS 660GW | Communications for Business Analytics - GWAR | DS 412 with a C- or better; two upper-division quantitative courses (excluding FIN 350 and ISYS 363) one of which may be taken concurrently. |
| ISYS 363 | Information Systems for Management | ISYS 263 and ACCT 100 with grades of C- or better; or Statistics majors with MATH 338. |
| ISYS 412 | Application Development for Data Analytics | Restricted to upper-division standing; ISYS 363 with a grade of C- or better. |
| ISYS 464 | Managing Enterprise Data | ISYS 363 with a grade of C- or better. |
| ISYS 650 | Business Intelligence | ISYS 363 |
| - | First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Student has ALL prerequisites*
Total units to complete: 24 |
DS 312 or ECON 312 DS 601 or ECON 618 DS 660GW ISYS 363 Units: 12 |
DS 612 ISYS 412 ISYS 464 ISYS 650 Units: 12 |
*Students who do not meet all prerequisites will receive a personalized roadmap in their conditional admission offer.
This one-unit course introduces new students to the geographic, historical and environmental, socio-cultural and political context of the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Francisco State University. In addition, this course prepares students for success in their transition to living in San Francisco while preparing for life in San Francisco, building community, and learning about the campus and the surrounding area. The course is experiential and includes field trips throughout the city.
The course is optional, in-person/hybrid, and is offered to you free of charge. You are encouraged to take it to learn more about and experience the City of San Francisco. You can sign up when completing your course preference wishlist.
Global Business Communication Skills – This topic is delivered as Global Business Communication Skills I and II. The two CEU courses are designed to prepare students for a successful job or internship search and the professional skills needed to excel in this internship or job. These classes are not required for the certificate but strongly encouraged enrichment options if you are planning to apply for graduate school, Optional Practical Training (OPT), an internship or a job.