After Your Degree, Choose Open University

You Earned Your Degree. What’s Next?
You finished your bachelor’s degree, but maybe you’re not quite ready for grad school or the job market. Maybe you'd like to build your skill set a bit more. That’s where Open University at SFSU comes in.
Get Career-Ready without a New Degree
You don’t have to start a new program to grow your skills. With Open University, you can take SFSU classes without being formally admitted. It’s a simple way to keep learning while you figure out your next move.
Build Your Skills
Open University lets you go back and take classes you didn’t get the chance to complete during your undergraduate program. Gain skills that are important in today's job market, like software development, data visualization and design.
Get Ready for Graduate School
Thinking about graduate school, but you're not quite ready? Take Open University courses to explore your new subjects, improve your GPA or meet prerequisites for your graduate program.
Learn the Tools Employers Want
Today’s job market moves fast. Many industries expect you to know the latest tools, platforms or best practices. Open University gives you access to current SFSU courses so you can stay competitive.
Expand Your Local Network
SFSU courses are taught by faculty with strong ties to the San Francisco Bay Area. With Open University, you can network while learning from professionals who know the field.
Flexible and Affordable
With Open University, you can enroll in individual classes and pay per course. There’s no formal University application. Open University is a smart, affordable way to keep moving forward without a long-term commitment.
Take Your Next Step
Whether you’re growing your resume, preparing for grad school or exploring a new direction, you have options with Open University. Find out more and enroll today.
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