Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    The Entrepreneurship at Portland State University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.

    About Certificate in Entrepreneurship

    You have the inspiration. Our entrepreneurship certificate provides the preparation.

    Portland is one of the nation's best cities for entrepreneurs-and Portland State University ranks among the best places to earn an undergraduate entrepreneurship certificate.

    Offered by our nationally ranked School of Business, PSU's entrepreneurship certificate equips you with the practical know-how to turn bright ideas into profitable enterprises. You'll acquire a step-by-step education on how entrepreneurs bring businesses to life, from planning to launching to scaling. You'll also develop leadership and organizational skills that will serve you throughout your career. 

    You can earn the entrepreneurship certificate as a complement to an undergraduate business degree at PSU. This four-course program equips you with more than business expertise. You'll also get encouragement, build self-confidence, and make connections in one of America's most entrepreneurial communities. 

    Entrepreneurship Certificate: Why

    • Four straight years on U.S. News & World Report's "Most Innovative Universities" list
    • One of fewer than 50 campuses worldwide to earn Changemaker designation from Ashoka U
    • Students can explore social innovation and entrepreneurship via Elevating Impact Summit, Elevating Impact Lab other programs
    • Campus-wide Entrepreneurship Alliance lets aspiring student entrepreneurs network, pool resources, share ideas, and explore entrepreneurial ecosystems on campus and in Portland
    • Support from on-campus Center for Entrepreneurship with mentoring, non-credit programming, and events
    • Deep connections in the Portland business community

    Disciplines

    The School of Business

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Entrepreneurship

    You don't have to launch a business to benefit from the entrepreneurship certificate. The program nurtures leadership ability and organizational skills that have value in all kinds of settings. You can use the entrepreneurship certificate as a portal to career pathways such as:

    • Business management
    • Business development
    • Finance in private equity or venture funds
    • International development
    • Independent consulting
    • Social entrepreneurship
    • Nonprofit leadership
    • Government administration

    The entrepreneurship certificate consists of three required courses and an elective. Depending on your major, the entrepreneurship courses may also count toward the fulfillment of your degree. The required courses cover entrepreneurship fundamentals, selling, and finance/accounting. Undergraduate certificate programs are an additional sequence of coursework designed to further customize your business degree based on your interests or career goals. Our certificate programs are led by faculty who specialize in the certificate industry area, offering you additional access to resources and connections to industry. To learn more about adding a certificate to your degree, contact your academic advisor or the certificate program director.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University

    Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

    Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

    Submit Academic Records

    You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

    Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

    In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

    Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

    Portland State University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    PO Box 751
    Portland OR 97207-0751

    Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

    Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

    • TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
    • SAT Code: 4610

    Check Your Application Status

    If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

    If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

    Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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