The concentration in General Business is designed to provide a solid foundation in the functional areas of business and offers students flexibility in selecting from a broad range of business courses. The concentration is intended, but not limited, to prepare students for careers in small, medium, or family businesses.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year, such as laptops and additional resources.
Provide other students with a general understanding of the foundations and philosophies of the business community
Encourage a continuous liaison with the business community to respond to the educational needs of that community
Encourage faculty professional development activities designed to provide service to all segments of business and education for business through academic research and publication, applied research and publication, community education and services (seminars and consulting involving non-publishable, proprietary research, for example), and self-education or study designed to improve business knowledge and expertise.
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year One| Intake | Admissions Deadline* |
Arrival to SF State |
Program Start Date |
| Fall 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | April 15, 2026 | PSE: May 27, 2026
UP: May 29, 2026 |
PSE: May 28, 2026
UP: June 1, 2026 |
*Key dates for PSE and UP are the same except for arrival and program start dates in the Summer 2026 term, which are indicated in the table above.
Pre-Sessional costs vary by term and by the number of terms assigned:
Your invoice total will also include your University Pathway Program Costs.
• IELTS 5.0 Entry: $28,500
• IELTS 5.5 Entry: $26,000
| IELTS Exam Score | Pre-Sessional English # of Terms |
University Pathway # of Terms |
IY1 # of Terms |
Total IY1 Tuition Fees Fall 2025 Intake* |
| 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | $41,300 |
| 4.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | $34,900 |
| 5.0 | N/A | 2 | 2 | $28,500 |
| 5.5 | N/A | 2 | 2 | $26,000 |
*The tuition list is current for 2025- 2026 and will be subject to increase each year.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
Founded in 1889, SF State offers world-class academics, a diverse campus and an incredible location for students.
With around 27,000 students from all over the globe, international students find SF State a truly welcoming community and diverse place to live in.
SF State has been included in the Top 20 colleges nationwide for best location. It was also rated one of the most diverse colleges in America, according to Wall Street Journal’s 2022 College Rankings.
