International Business Certificate Curriculum
Build your skills in global business in a focused, flexible program. The International Business Certificate at SFSU is designed for international students and non-matriculated U.S. residents. You can complete the program in as few as two semesters, with a semester option available.
You take eight courses that build your knowledge of international business and develop practical skills you can use on the job. When you complete the program, you earn a certificate from the University that shows employers you have met established academic standards in international business.
Courses
Complete two semesters of coursework in international business core and elective courses. If you have specific academic or career goals, you may request to adjust your course plan with written approval from the chair of the Department of International Business.
International Business Certificate (24 units)
To earn the certificate, you complete three required core courses and five elective courses. Courses are offered on a rotating schedule, and not all electives are available every year. You can find course descriptions in the SFSU Bulletin.
Core Courses - Complete All Three
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 330 | International Business and Multicultural Relations | 3 |
| IBUS 590 | International Environmental Analysis | 3 |
| IBUS 690 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
Electives - Select Five
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 430 | Import-Export Management and Small Business Operations | 3 |
| IBUS 440 | Advanced Import-Export Management | 3 |
| IBUS 517 | Legal Environment of World Business | 3 |
| IBUS 531 | Cross-Cultural Innovation and Creativity in Business and Management | 3 |
| IBUS 576 | Global Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| IBUS 591 | Doing Business in Latin America | 3 |
| IBUS 592 | Doing Business in Greater China | 3 |
| IBUS 593 | Doing Business in Europe | 3 |
| IBUS 594 | Doing Business in Asia-Pacific Countries | 3 |
| IBUS 596 | Doing Business in Japan | 3 |
| IBUS 598 | Doing Business in Emerging Markets | 3 |
| IBUS 618 | International Human Resource Management | 3 |
| IBUS 620 | Research in International Business & the Global Market | 3 |
| IBUS 638 | Global Leadership and Cultural Competencies | 3 |
| IBUS 659 | Introduction to International Business Negotiation | 3 |
| IBUS 676 | Social Entrepreneurship in a Global Context | 3 |
Curriculum Information
This one-unit course introduces you to the geography, history, environment, culture and politics of the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Francisco State University. You will build community, learn about campus and explore the city as you prepare for life in San Francisco.
The course includes hands-on learning and field trips throughout the city.
This optional course is offered in person or in a hybrid format at no cost. You can sign up when you complete your course preference wishlist.
Global Business Communication Skills I and II are CEU courses that help you prepare for a job or internship search. You will build the professional skills you need to succeed. These courses are not required for the certificate, but we encourage you to take them if you plan to apply to graduate school, Optional Practical Training (OPT), an internship or a job.