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Business Certificate Program

SDSU Credit Courses

Students with an advanced level of English proficiency who are enrolled in the Semester at SDSU program may expand their business knowledge by focusing in SDSU College of Business courses.

Students can select from courses in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. Other business-related courses in departments such as Economics are available. Consult with the Semester at SDSU advisor regarding the options.

Program Highlights

  • Variety of Business Courses
    Choose 12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units of SDSU business courses per semester.
  • Official Transcript
    Credits earned are listed on an official SDSU transcript and may be transferable to other universities.

For course descriptions and class schedules, please visit sdsu.edu/schedule. Please be aware not all courses are offered every semester.

Students must receive a C or higher in each course to receive a certificate at the end of the program.

Please note that the Global Campus cannot guarantee participation in specific university courses. Students enroll in classes on a space-available basis.

For more information on Semester at SDSU, please contact semester.ces@sdsu.edu.

 Semester At SDSU Business Certificate

Number of weeks17
Hours of instructionVaries according to course enrollment. Minimum 12 units undergraduate/9 units graduate
RequirementsTOEFL 61, IELTS 5.5, or Duolinguo 90. Proof of English proficiency is required with application. For Duolingo, please have your test score sent to “San Diego State University – Global Campus”. Other acceptable English proficiency can be found HERE.
DatesSee Semester at SDSU Calendar & Fees (All prices and dates are subject to change.)