This article is about the private university in Fremont, California. For the national public research university in Xi'an, China, see Northwestern Polytechnical University.
| Type | Private university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1984 |
| President | Nicholas Ladany |
| Location | Fremont, California, United States |
| Campus | Suburban campus |
| Website | sfbu.edu |
 | |
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San Francisco Bay University, formerly Northwestern Polytechnic University, is a private university in Fremont, California. Founded in 1984, the university awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology and management programs.
It was founded by Ramsey Carter and Barbara Brown in 1984. George Hsieh served as the university’s president from 1991 to 2015.
History
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) was founded by Ramsey Carter and Barbara Brown on January 2, 1984 and incorporated as a California nonprofit, public-benefit institution. The School of Engineering began granting Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering in November 1984, followed by the Master of Science in electrical engineering in 1985. In 1987, NPU opened the Computer Systems Engineering programs at both the bachelor's and master's levels.
Two years later, on February 23, 1989 the university attained full institutional approval from the California Department of Education.
In 1995, NPU established its School of Business.
In 1991, George Hsieh began serving as NPU's president. He retired in 2015.
In 2016, a BuzzFeed news article questioned the operations of NPU during the period in its history of its high (more than 6,000 in 2015) proportion of international students from India.
In 2018, the institution's accreditation was renewed. The following year, a San Jose Mercury News article was published outlining that NPU had continued to meet its job placement compliance requirements and the warning was removed by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
In 2021, NPU changed its name to San Francisco Bay University.
Academics
In 2024, San Francisco Bay University introduced a new core curriculum called the Agility Praxis Pathway (APP), designed to enhance students' critical thinking and adaptability. The curriculum includes 10 courses that supplement degree-specific studies, focusing on diverse perspectives and key competencies identified by University academic leaders.
San Francisco Bay University offers the following degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science.
NPU/San Francisco Bay University has been accredited continuously since 1998, presently by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC/WASC).
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northwestern Polytechnic University
- "San Francisco Bay University". WSCUC. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- Retirement of Dr. George Hsieh
- Molly Hensley-Clancy (May 26, 2016). "Inside The College That Abolished The F and Raked In The Cash". Buzzfeed. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- Baron, Ethan (September 14, 2018). "Bay Area school slammed as 'visa mill' gets OK from accreditor". The Mercury News. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- "Fremont tech university in compliance over job placements, accreditor says". The Mercury News. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- "Certificate of Amendment of Article of Incorporation". California Secretary of State. July 23, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- "School of Business | San Francisco Bay University". www.sfbu.edu. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- "School of Engineering | San Francisco Bay University". www.sfbu.edu. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- "Statement of Accreditation Status, Northwestern Polytechnic University". WASC Senior College and University Commission. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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- 1984 establishments in California
- Education in Fremont, California
- Educational institutions established in 1984
- Private universities and colleges in California
- Universities and colleges in Alameda County, California
- Technological universities in the United States
- Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges