San Francisco Bay University, formerly Northwestern Polytechnic University, is a private, nonprofit university in Fremont, California, United States. 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 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 in which a remarkable 99% proportion of international students, notably from India. The article claimed that the university did not perform due diligence in confirming prospective students' qualifications and inflated or falsified grades for students for the purposes of keeping them enrolled. ACICS had itself temporarily lost its recognition by the U.S. Department of Education following a 2016 report from Senator Elizabeth Warren that alleged that the agency had provided insufficient oversight to schools under its jurisdiction, ignored evidence of malfeasance, and accredited schools whose students were left with “astronomical debt levels and terrible outcomes.” ACICS advised NPU that it would lose accreditation if it failed to complete an improvement plan and submit quarterly reports.

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

  • Official website