Congratulations, you're a Gator! We extend a warm welcome to all the newly admitted students joining San Francisco State University for the first time in the Fall 2025 semester!
If you haven’t already chosen your major, we invite you to explore our business programs at SF State's Lam Family College of Business. When you choose a business program, you're selecting a quality business education of unmatched value in San Francisco. Our business programs equip you with the latest business knowledge, in-demand skills and engaging experiences to help you succeed in a global economy, forge a strong, supportive network, and lead the way to a more prosperous and equitable world. Learn more about our business programs.
Sign up now for a New Student Orientation session!
Orientation is your opportunity to connect with fellow students, make new friends, and learn about the many dimensions of student life. From your major and academic department to the programs and resource centers on campus to social events and how students have fun in our one-of-a-kind city, Orientation will help prepare you to take on your first semester at SFSU!
For Future Students:
Featured Student Resources
- Zoom Drop-In Undergraduate Advising - Virtual drop-in hours for “quick questions.” Hours: 10:00 a.m. – noon and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Scholarships - Find a scholarship that's right for you.
- Metro Academy of Business - Eligible undergraduate students receive personalized attention through in-class academic support and tutoring.
- Find Departmental Operating Hours and Contacts
- Dean-on-Call Program - Contact us if you are a student experiencing difficulties and need real-time support.
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
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Graduate Certificate Programs
Learn about our 11 different Graduate Certificate programs, including Decision Sciences, Ethics & Compliance, International 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.