SFSU USA Credit based summer program 2023 KSV university SVKM stduents

SFSU USA Credit based summer program 2023 KSV University SVKM students 1st Batch with Hon. Chairman sir Shri Vallabhbhai M. Patel

SFSU USA Credit based summer program 2023 KSV University SVKM students at SFSU campus

SFSU USA Credit based summer program 2023 KSV University SVKM students attending lecture

SFSU USA Credit based summer program 2023 KSV University SVKM students after completion of program

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SFSU Extended Learning International Customized Training creates current theoretical and practical curricula in a wide variety of areas, including business, technology, engineering and the sciences. Our trainers are both seasoned SF State faculty and leading industry experts, who deliver high-quality content in person and online. They assure both conceptual understanding, as well as practical knowledge that can be applied to the student’s real-life work environment. Programs are tailored in length and include visits with our corporate, government and peer university partners. See recent customized program photos and SF State campus here:

Program Overview

Students will enter the US with a J-1 visa to take one university course of 3 credits in 15 sessions at the University campus. After successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible to receive an official SF State University Certificate and transcript. Can also transfer the credits back home or to other universities around the world. Students will spend their stay immersed in the culture of one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world. Enjoy everything San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer, through Hop-on Hop- Off Bus Tours field trips, social activities, and visits to famous neighborhoods, museums, the birthplace of Silicon Valley, and more

Program Objective & Admission

Customized Summer Program in San Francisco (with credits) has been designed at the request of US Work Study Pvt. Ltd. for the Global Empowerment of Indian University Students, which is DiR's official partner for the said program. The tentative Schedule is given below (the actual schedule/programming will be amended as needed by SFSU). Prof. Sunil Garg, President of US Work Study Pvt. Ltd. (USWS) has been authorized to promote, register, and facilitate admissions, submit visa (J-1) applications, appointments, and counseling for interviews by the US Embassy, flight tickets, monitor of schedule dates in India and arrival in San Francisco on 6th July 2024(Dates are tentative)

DS 312 Data Analysis with Computer Applications (Units: 3)

(Prerequisite: Business Statistics I or MATH 124 Elementary Statistics, English Language Proficiency equivalence to IELTS 6.5)

Course Highlight: This course focuses on the interpretation and presentation of data within a business context, utilizing statistical software packages. Topics covered include multiple regression, sampling techniques, survey design and analysis, analysis of variance, experimental design, and contingency tables. The content is particularly beneficial for MBA and BBA students, enhancing their prospects for higher placement opportunities. Additionally, students from engineering and other disciplines are encouraged to participate, thereby enhancing their Data Science and Analytical skills, which are essential for various professionals.

Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year of Management or Engineering (MBA, BBA, B.Tech., BCA or MCA) students can apply.

Age: 18 (minimum)

CSC 665/865 Artificial Intelligence (Units: 3)

(Prerequisite: English Language Proficiency equivalence to IELTS 6.5)

Course Highlight:This course provides a comprehensive overview of algorithms and approaches within the realm of artificial intelligence. Students delve into fundamental concepts crucial for achieving human-level intelligence in computer systems and gain practical experience through assignments and programming exercises. Topics covered include problem-solving methods, heuristic search, game playing, agent architectures, machine learning, and a selection of topics from knowledge representation, symbolic reasoning, computational models of virtual humans, neural networks, and genetic algorithms.

Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year students of B.Tech., MCA, BCA or M.Tech. can apply.

Age: 18 (minimum)

Tentative Schedule

Please Note: Dates may very

 

Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Week 1 - - - 3-July Students arrive and check in to off-campus

housing

 4-July Holiday – Campus Closed 5-July Orientation Bay Cruise 6-July Explore neighborhood
Week 2 7-July Explore San Fransisco 8-July DS 312

(3 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(3 hrs)

 9-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs)

 10-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs)

 11-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs)

 12-July Silicon Valley Tour 13-July Shopping downtown
Week 3 14-July Free day 15-July DS 312

(3 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(3 hrs)

 16-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs) Block Chain

 17-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs)

 18-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs)

 19-July (Optional $) Sierra Nevada Field Campus Camping Weekend 20-July (Optional $) Sierra Nevada Field Campus Camping Weekend
Week 4 21-July Optional

$ Sierra Nevada Field Campus Camping Weekend

 22-July DS 312

(3 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(3 hrs)

 23-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs) Art & Culture Tour

 24-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs)

 25-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs)

 26-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs) Closing ceremony and class

party

 27- July Free Day

 

28- July Students check out off housing & Flying back to India.
Week 4 21-July Optional

$ Sierra Nevada Field Campus Camping Weekend

 22-July DS 312

(3 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(3 hrs)

 23-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs) Art & Culture Tour

 24-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs)

 25-July DS 312

(4 hrs)

 

CSC 665/865

(4 hrs)

 26-July DS 312 (3

hrs)

 

CSC 665/865 (3

hrs) Closing ceremony and class

party

 29- July Free Day

 

30- July Students check out off housing & Flying back to India.

Optional $= Additional fee

 

 

 

Program Dates

January 2024

Registration: Registration with "Department of International Relations by SVKM" (limited seats - first come basis)

February 2024
Visa processing / application to US Consulate(fees at actual). Pay Program Fee, SF State-required Health Insurance & Housing in San Francisco.
March-April 2024
Expected Visa Interviews at any respective US Consulate. (Please Note: VISA interview dates are subject to availability, DiR plays no role in obtaining dates.)
May-June 2024

Buy flight tickets with travel insurance.

July 2-3

Departure (Flight) from India & Arrival at San Francisco

July 3 to 26th, 2024

Classes and field activities by SF State University

July 27-28, 2024

Checking out and Flying back to India.

Program Fees

The total fee students will pay to SF State:

$4,004 (including Academic program fee, housing fee, and two meals per day during program dates and University Health Insurance (mandatory), SFSU portal access)

Program Fee $ 4,004 Includes:

    • DS-2019 for J-1 visa
    • Housing(Double/triple occupancy housing) with meals, Three-credit SF State course classes, Welcome orientation, Bay Cruise activities, San Francisco City Municipal Public transportation pass, and Silicon Valley study trips.
    • i-Learn class shell for asynchronous learning. Presentations, session recordings, and additional resources.
    • Certificate of Completion with SF State official transcript for students who have completed either DS 312 Data Analysis with Computer Applications or Artificial Intelligence (Units: 3, Sessions: 15)
    • Membership of Mashouf Wellness Center: State-of-the-art facility with pool, jacuzzi, climbing wall, indoor track, exercise classes etc. camping and hiking.
    • SFSU portal access

Expected Participants: 25

Kindly Note: The program fee does not cover any visa-related fee, any optional activities, or personal spending.

Total Estimated cost for each student

Estimated ₹ 5,60,000/- (at US$ 1= ₹ 85)

{Flight ticket cost is estimated at ₹ 1,20,000 and is likely to be higher}
Kindly Note: Students will get to know the actual cost of the entire program in May - June 2024 as ticket prices will be higher by the time students procure VISAs.

Program Fee Break-up

The breakup of Total Expenses incurred by students in the July 2024 Summer Program of 25 days stays in San Francisco. (Fee computation wherever applicable is @ ₹ 85 per US$ it may vary based on the Rupees and US$ Conversion rate at the time of payment).

  • Registration Fee: NO REFUND
    • Selected students have to deposit a cheque of ₹ 50,000in favour of the "Department of International Relations by SVKM" as a part of the registration amount that shall cover participation confirmation, visa filing guidance, and interview preparation.
  • VISA Fee Payable by students to US Consulate Portal: NO REFUND  
    • US VISA Processing and Appointment fee to US Consulate: US$ 160 (₹ 13,600)
    • US Embassy J-1 SEVIS fee to US Embassy: US$ 220 (₹ 18,700)
  • Program Fee payable to San Francisco State University (SFSU): REFUNDABLE
    US$ 4,004 (₹ 3, 40, 340)  Student shall deposit the US$ 4,004 equivalent at bank conversion rate INR amount to "Department of International Relations by SVKM" at the time of VISA dates or latest by February 2024). Program Fee for each participants includes :
    • Tuition Fees to SFSU (with City Transport Pass): US$ 2,500/-
    • SFSU GeoBlue Health Insurance (Mandatory for all paid directly to Insurance provider): US$204
    • Housing with two meals/day (Breakfast and Dinner included for 25 nights): around US$1,200.
    • Other Registration Fees payable to the SFSU Portal Access: around US$ 100 (NOTE: Paid via individual credit card- "Department of International Relations by SVKM" cannot process due to restriction of the SFSU University mandate)
  • Traveling costs and other expenses for US Visa Granted Students: The Visa Granted students have to deposit a cheque in favour of the "Department of International Relations by SVKM" as a part of the Travelling that shall cover the following:
    • Ahmedabad to SFO round trip Flight Ticket: ₹ 1,20,000 (reference cost only, ticket prices will be charged as per actual at the time of booking )
    • Travel Insurance: ₹ 2,200 (Approximate)
    • SFSU Airport transfers: ₹ 15,000

Conversion of US$ is calculated @ rate of ₹ 85 for 1 US$ for reference only (US$ to INR will be applicable as per the specific date conversion rates.)

The details are tabulated as below for your reference:

Sr. No. Particular Specification Amount
1 Registration (Non- Refundable) Participation confirmation, visa counseling, form-filling guidance  "Study in USA", interview preparation, and administrative processing. ₹ 50,000
2 Airport transfers Airport transfers - pick-up & drop, tip. ₹ 15,000
3 Visa Fee Payable by students directly to US Embassy (US$ to INR will be applicable as per the specific date conversion rates) US Visa Processing and Appointment Fee ₹ 13,600 Approx.  (US$ 160)

 
US Embassy J-1 SEVIS fee  ₹ 18,700  Approx. (US$ 220)
4 Program Fee payable to San Francisco State University (SFSU) US$ 4,004 (₹ 3, 40, 340) - payable in the month of February 2024 (Student shall deposit the $ 4,000 equivalent at bank conversion rate INR amount to "Department of International Relations by SVKM"). The Program Fee for each participant includes Tuition Fees to SFSU (with City Transport Pass): ₹ 212,500 Approx. (US$ 2,500)
SFSU GeoBlue Health Insurance (Mandatory for all paid directly to   Insurance provider) ₹ 17,340 Approx. (US$204)
Housing with two meals/day (Breakfast and Dinner included for 25 nights) ₹ 102,000 Approx. (around US$1,200)
Other Registration Fees payable by the student before starting the program during the course for the Portal Access ₹ 8,500 (around US$ 100)
5 Air tickets after the US Visa granted to Students. The VISA granted students must deposit through a cheque in favour of the "Department of International Relations by SVKM" covering Air tickets and Travel Insurance Costs.

(All students shall be traveling as a group only and no individual travel shall be permitted unless the clash of any examinations.)

 

 Ahmedabad to SFO round trip Flight Ticket: The institution shall decide the dates and time in the interest of the students' group.

 

 

 ₹ 1,20,000 Tentative cost (Ticket prices will be as per actual)

 
Travel Insurance: (Approximate)
Conversion of US$ is calculated @ rate of ₹ 85 for 1 US$)

 

 ₹ 2,200

Total Program Cost: ₹ 5,60,00 (at US$ 1= ₹ 85 Approximate and tentative) 

(US$ to INR will be applicable as per the specific date conversion rates.)

Fix Cost Variable Cost due to US$ to INR conversion  Variable Cost
₹ 50000 Sr.No. 1  US$ 160 + US$ 220 Sr.No. 3 ₹ 1,20,00 Sr.No. 5
₹ 15000 Sr.No. 2 US$ 2,500 + US$ 204 + US$1,200 + US$ 100 Sr.No. 4 ₹ 2,200 Sr.No. 5

 

FAQs:

Order of Preference for selection of participants:
For Data Analysis with Computer Applications - 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year of Management or Engineering (MBA, BBA, B.Tech., BCA or MCA)
For Artificial Intelligence - 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students of B.Tech., MCA, BCA or M.Tech.
Students can be from any branch or discipline with proficiency in English and computer operations.
Students with English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent have better chances to qualify for a visa interview. 'Department of International Relations by SVKM' shall help the selected students.
All visa applications will be filed by us with utmost care against the individual J-1 visa invitations to students. Visa application will be submitted within a week of receipt of DS-2019 with payment of US$ 160 for interview date. J-1 SEVIS fee of US$ 220 will be paid after receipt of interview date. We have no control over the US Embassy. The US Embassy normally opens the date around 60 days before the joining date (i.e. in May for July joining). Students have to take the risk of US$ 160 with the hope for an interview date before the joining date of 5th July 2024.
After getting visa interview dates, the 'Department of International Relations by SVKM' and 'US Work Study Pvt. Ltd. India' will help and train each student online. Rejections for J-1 visas are minimum and we expect over 90% success rate after training of students. "US Work Study Pvt. Ltd. India"'s success rate for F-1 visas has been 100% in the last 3 years. We don't want students to go for any other consultant.
Please check the "PROGRAM FEE BREAK-UP" and "PROGRAM DATES" section. No refund shall be processed after the grant of the visas. All costs of Travel including landing cost, air tickets and insurance have to be mandatorily paid. In case of visa denial the partner university payments shall be refunded. NOTE: All US$ conversion rate is as per the date of payment. The INR amount is approximate for reference only.
All the interested students must contact the respective college principals and your application has to come through respected principal only. After short-listing the students DiR shall contact your respective principals and shall ask you to present yourself along with all the required documents.