The Lam Family College of Business

Welcome to our new & returning students; San Francisco State University campus photo in background

A warm welcome from the Lam Family College of Business faculty and staff to our new and returning students!

Whether you're new to our college or you've been studying with us for the past few years, we encourage you to visit the Student Resources page on our website to explore all the supportive services, useful resources, skill-building/networking events and enriching opportunities available to you. Don't forget to check out the many student organizations tailored to business students and connect with other students who share your interests.

Stop by one of our Student Organization Tabling Fair events at the Business Building, first-floor hallway, on Sept, 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

We wish you a successful Fall 2025 Semester!

For Future Students:

Events

Sep
01
Mon, September 01, 12:00 am
Sep
02
Tue, September 02, 10:00 am
Business Building, First Floor Hallway
Sep
03
Wed, September 03, 10:00 am
Business Building, First Floor Hallway
Sep
04
Thu, September 04, 10:00 am
Business Building, First Floor Hallway
Sep
05
Fri, September 05, 05:30 pm
Hybrid Event: Join on Zoom or at SF State Downtown Campus
Sep
09
Tue, September 09, 10:00 am
Business Building, First Floor Hallway

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Featured Student Resources

Featured Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Business Administration Concentration in Business Analytics

Business analytics in one of the fastest growing fields in business! A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics can help open a wide range of in-demand and cutting-edge career opportunities for students. You can also easily complete a double-concentration with Decision Sciences or Information Systems, or a double-major with Economics.

SF State Scholars Programs (Blended Bachelor's + Master's)

Students enrolled in one of these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously, earning graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, and thereby reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree. Our college offers SF State Scholars Programs in Accounting, Business Analytics (with an MS in Business Analytics) Decision Sciences (with an MS in Business Analytics), Economics, and Information Systems (with an MS in Business Analytics).

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 

Provides students majoring in business administration with a foundation in the basic concepts and practices of the business community, and with particular expertise in one or more of the 10 specialties of practice, to prepare them to think creatively and to exercise critical judgment when making business decisions.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Prepares students to become exceptional hospitality and tourism industry business leaders through experiential and personalized learning. This program is designed to provide students with a core of business education and professional hospitality and tourism management knowledge. Students can choose an elective emphasis, including: hotel operations management; food and beverage management; conventions, meetings and event management, or tourism management. 

Featured Graduate Programs

Graduate Certificate Programs

Learn about our 11 different Graduate Certificate programs, including Decision SciencesEthics & ComplianceInternational Business & Global Leadership, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Marketing in the Digital Economy, Finance, and more! These certificates are designed for working professionals and graduate students looking to deepen their knowledge and develop sought-after skills in specialized, growing fields.

Center for Ethical & Sustainable Business

The Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business - Integrating ethics, corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability beyond the classroom.