Custom Academic & Executive Programs
Partner-ready Silicon Valley programs for universities, international schools, agencies, companies, and professional groups.
San José State University International Gateways designs customized programs that combine academic expertise, applied learning, campus experiences, and curated industry exposure around partner goals.
Tell us about your organization, audience, preferred dates, program goals, and areas of interest. Our team will follow up to discuss a customized program option.
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SJSU International Gateways designs custom academic, executive, and professional programs for universities, institutions, agencies, companies, and professional groups.
San José State University International Gateways designs customized academic, executive, and professional programs for universities, international schools, government agencies, companies, and professional groups. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU offers partner-ready programs that can combine academic expertise, applied learning, campus experiences, and curated industry exposure.
Programs may include faculty-led lectures, applied workshops, guest speakers, practitioner panels, lab or campus experiences, project-based learning, certificates, and optional support for housing, meals, transportation, and local activities. Each program is scoped around partner goals, cohort size, preferred dates, learning outcomes, logistics, and budget.
Program Formats
Academic Programs
AI, engineering, business, entrepreneurship, innovation, design thinking, project-based learning, and certificates.
Executive & Professional Programs
Digital transformation, AI adoption, innovation strategy, fintech, marketing analytics, leadership, supply chain, and sector-specific training.
Faculty / Institutional Delegations
Higher education exchange, curriculum benchmarking, research conversations, lab visits, and partnership exploration.
Hybrid / Online Modules
Pre-arrival orientation, optional Canvas-based learning, recorded modules, virtual lectures, reflection assignments, and optional certificates.
What a Custom Program Can Include
Academic Components
Faculty lectures and workshops
Discipline-specific modules
Applied projects, capstones, or presentations
Optional certificates of completion or Industry-affiliated certification
Industry & Silicon Valley Exposure
Guest speakers and practitioner panels
Company, lab, startup, or innovation ecosystem visits
Pre-briefs, site visits, Q&A, and debriefs
Participant Support
Orientation and campus support
Housing coordination or housing-inclusive packages
Meal plans or group dining
Local transportation coordination
Student IDs, Canvas access, and on-site support when applicable
Planning note: Housing, meals, transportation, and site visits are customizable options.
Final scope depends on program dates, cohort size, availability, and budget.
Custom Program Inquiries
For universities, institutions, agencies, companies, and professional groups interested in customized academic, executive, or professional programs.
Noman “AJ” Jilani
Custom Programs Specialist, SJSU International Gateways
International Gateways
One Washington Square, San José, California 95192
