Pre-MBA Program for Partner Universities
Program Type
- Academic Certificate
Format
- In Person
Area of Study
Cost
$14,040
Average Completion Time
Two semesters
When to Start
Fall, Spring
About this program
Prepare to earn your MBA at SFSU. In this one-year program, you complete a Business Administration certificate while preparing for graduate study. You should have at least three years of university coursework completed. After the program, you may be eligible to fast-track your MBA through the Lam Family College of Business and finish in as few as 12 months.
The Pre-MBA program is designed for international students from partner universities who want to build a strong business foundation. If you are not from a partner university, explore the Business Administration Certificate.
AACSB Accredited
The College of Professional & Global Education offers this program in partnership with the Lam Family College of Business. The college has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International since 1964. You learn from a business school that meets high global standards. Only 5 percent of business schools worldwide earn this accreditation.
AACSB AccreditationAbout the Pre-MBA Certificate Program
Build a strong foundation for your MBA. This program supports a 3+1+1 pathway, helping you prepare for graduate business study with both theory and practical skills.
You will complete all required courses in the Business Administration certificate to meet MBA foundation requirements. To qualify for admission to the Lam Family College of Business MBA program, you must:
- Pass all program courses
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Earn your bachelor’s degree from your home university
You can also enroll in A U 110: Living in San Francisco at no cost. This course helps you learn about and experience the city while you study at SFSU.
Cost
$14,040, 24 units
Length
2 semesters
When to Start
Fall, Spring
Optional Practical Training is a temporary work authorization for eligible F-1 international students. With approved OPT, you can work off campus for a set period in a role related to your major.
Pathway to Optional Practical Training
Term 1
Certificate program with full-time study
Term 2
Certificate program with full-time study
Term 3
Certificate program with part-time study and Curricular Practical Training
After completion
Optional Practical Training for up to 12 months
What Students Say
After completing three years of undergraduate study at Shih-Chien University in international trade, I enrolled in the International Business certificate program at SFSU. While taking the inspiring Global Entrepreneurship course, I realized that I lacked some professional skills and knowledge needed to become an entrepreneur and a leader. I believe I can gain these skills through an MBA degree. I am excited to transfer to the Pre-MBA program, a path for the international student to gain the foundation needed to pursue a fast track MBA degree.
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