LFCoB Academic Programs
At the Lam Family College of Business, you can pursue undergraduate and graduate programs in fields like accounting, finance, marketing, information systems, and hospitality management. Accelerate your studies through an SF State Scholars Program or enhance your skills with a professional certificate designed to help you advance your career.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
The Lam Family College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with areas of concentration in accounting, business analytics, decision sciences, finance, general business, information systems, international business, management, and marketing. In addition, the college offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (HTEM) degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Employment Studies. Emphasis is placed on business ethics and sustainability throughout the curricula.
Through the College of Professional & Global Education, we also offer a BSBA (concentration in General Business) Online Degree Completion program. Students with at least 60 college credits can finish their BSBA degree through this 100% online degree completion program.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentrations:
Accounting
Business Analytics
Decision Sciences
Finance
General Business
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Online Degree Completion
Designed for working adults who have already completed lower-division coursework, this flexible program helps you build the skills you need to lead in today’s business world.
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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (HTEM) prepares students in the management of businesses that are an integral part of a dynamic and rapidly growing hospitality & tourism industries such as restaurant and food service management, hotel management, conventions and meeting management, tourism management and other areas.
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics provides students with a foundation in economic theory while allowing them to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.
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Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Employment Studies
The Labor and Employment Studies program provides students with an introduction to and understanding of the study of labor and employment relations, broadly defined.
SFSU Accelerated Bachelors + Masters
The San Francisco State Scholars Program provides undergraduate students with an accelerated pathway to a graduate degree. Students in this program pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. This program allows students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required to complete a master’s degree. The San Francisco State University Scholars program offers students additional career prospects, intellectual growth and the opportunity to deepen skills and research competencies. SF State Scholars receive a unique form of mentorship that is not often expected at a large urban university. The Lam Family College of Business offers Scholars Programs in the following fields of study: Visit the SF State Scholars Program website to learn more and apply for the Accounting, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Economics or Information Systems Scholars Programs.
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with concentration in Accounting) and a Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics. The Accounting SF State Scholars program is designed to enable students to earn the units required by the California Board of Accountancy. In five years, students will cover the material on the Certified Public Accountancy exam, meet the 150-hour requirement, and earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.
Accounting BA & Accounting and Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
The Business Analytics Scholars Program allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with concentration in Business Analytics) and a STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics in five years. This program prepares graduates for positions such as business analyst, data scientist, data analyst, operations analyst, marketing analyst, and more.
Business Administration (Business Analytics) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
The Decision Sciences Scholars Program allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with concentration in Decisions Sciences) and a STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics in five years. This program prepares graduates for positions such as business analyst, data scientist, data analyst, operations analyst, marketing analyst, and more.
Business Administration (Decision Sciences) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
The Economics Scholars Program provides an accelerated route for students to acquire advanced skills and preparation for in-demand careers in government, business, and non-profits, especially in quantitative and data analytics professions. The program also provides an essential bridge and foundation for those students who wish to pursue Ph.D. programs in Economics or related fields. The Economics Scholars Program enables talented students to spread the challenge of a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics over their undergraduate and graduate careers, allowing them greater flexibility in acquiring a master's degree that will enhance their career prospects greatly. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and an MS in Quantitative Economics.
Economics BA + Quantitative Economics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
The SF State Scholars Program in Information Systems allows students to obtain both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems and a STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics in just five years. This program prepares graduates for positions such as business analyst, data scientist, data analyst, operations analyst, marketing analyst, and more.
Business Administration (Information Systems) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Our certificate offerings are designed for those who need to update or obtain new skills in specific business areas:
Cybersecurity Management
This certificate prepares students for increasingly important careers either directly in or related to the field of Cybersecurity in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, tourism, finance, fintech, logistics, and many others. Cybersecurity personnel understand the operational components of the technology as well as the organizational implications of policies and compliance and strategic value of governance.
Financial Analytics
Designed to teach students probability, mathematical theories, and analytical tools and software to evaluate investment risks and support financial decision-making, this program also prepares students to use bonds, derivatives, and financial models to manage risk and effectively communicate hedging strategies.
Fintech
Designed to provide students with a high-level understanding of fintech and how technology is transforming the financial industry, this program introduces the fundamentals of Bitcoin, smart contract platforms, and decentralized finance. Students will also develop communication skills by interviewing a financial professional.
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Designed to meet the needs of international and non-matriculated students to learn specific concepts and skills in hospitality management within two semesters.
International Business
Designed to offer international students and non-matriculated U.S. residents the opportunity to acquire competencies in international business in two semesters.
International Risk Analysis
Provides students with an understanding of global risk factors and with the skills necessary for risk analysis and mitigation.
Multilingual & International Business Competencies
Provides students with knowledge of international business operations and proficiency in one or more languages other than English.
Real Estate
This certificate equips students with financial modeling skills for real estate data analysis and prepares them to translate model outcomes into informed business decisions. Students will also learn to articulate the principles of real estate practice and apply them to common industry issues.
Graduate Degree Programs
We offer a Master of Business Administration program (MBA), a STEM-designated Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics program (MSAA), a STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics program, and a Master of Arts in Economics program.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
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Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)
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Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
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Graduate Certificate Programs
Our certificate offerings are designed for those who need to update or obtain new skills in specific business areas:
Accounting
Stay eligible to practice as a certified public accountant (CPA) in California.
Business Principles
This certificate introduces students to business foundations in preparation for applying to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Decision Sciences
This certificate is designed to advance your skills in data-driven managerial decision-making, project management, supply chain management, and other big data roles through multivariate analysis, spreadsheet modeling and other data-centric tools and techniques.
Enterprise Cybersecurity
This graduate certificate targets working professionals in for-profit and non-profit businesses who wish to expand their knowledge of cybersecurity. These individuals could be working in the field of Information Systems or in other functional or service areas of an organization.
Enterprise Information Systems
The graduate certificate in Enterprise Information Systems is designed to familiarize individuals from other backgrounds than IT with the application of business IT solutions and the skills to begin or enhance a career in IT.
Ethical Artificial Intelligence
A multidisciplinary program integrating courses from the Computer Science and Philosophy Departments and the Lam Family College of Business.
Ethics & Compliance
The Business Certificate in Ethics and Compliance is a unique program that fulfills management and business needs for ethics and compliance professionals in growth industries such as healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical, information technology services and products, finance and accounting, manufacturing and hospitality.
Finance
The Graduate Certificate in Finance provides students with advanced financial knowledge and skills for a professional career in the finance industry.
International Business and Global Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in International Business and Global Leadership prepares individuals for leadership roles in organizations operating in the international environment.
Marketing in the Digital Economy
This graduate certificate is available to currently enrolled MBA students who desire to specialize in Marketing, or to members of the community (with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher).
Sustainable Business
A specialized program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to address the social and environmental dimensions of conducting business in a global market.