Athletic and Outdoor Industry
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    Athletic and Outdoor Industry

    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
    University Rank:#1201
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 46,941 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 26, 2023
    Athletic and Outdoor Industry

    About

    Gain the expertise, experience, and connections to race ahead in the athletic and outdoor industry.

    Portland is one of the athletic and outdoor industry's most dynamic hubs-and Portland State University ranks among the industry's most dynamic sources of talent.

    Our Athletic and Outdoor Industry Graduate Certificate puts you on the fast track to a career in this exciting sector. Designed and led by seasoned pros from Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Yakima, Gerber Gear, and other Portland-based companies, the program has a 100% job-placement rate.

    This flexible program can be accessed remotely, attracting participants from across the United States and around the world. Whether you're just entering the workforce, changing careers, or looking for a specialized edge that equips you to advance into leadership roles, you can't get better professional training than PSU offers in the Athletic and Outdoor Industry certificate program.

    Athletic and Outdoor Industry Graduate Certificate: Why

    • Developed in collaboration with global leaders in the athletic and outdoor industry
    • Offered by the PSU's nationally-ranked School of Business and the Center for Retail Leadership
    • Can be taken paired with a graduate program such as our Master's in Global Supply Chain Management, MBA and MSF, or taken as a stand-alone certificate.
    • PSU holds elite dual-accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
    • Alumni have an outstanding job-placement record with world-renowned brands, including adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Cascade Designs, Gerber Gear, Keen, REI, and Nike

    Disciplines

    The School of Business

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Portland has one of the world's largest concentrations of athletic and outdoor headquarters, retailers, and manufacturers, complemented by an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Coupled with a passionate community and fast-growing industry led by Oregon-based global giants, PSU's athletic and outdoor program offers a rich proving ground for career exploration.

    Our Athletic and Outdoor Industry Certificate prepares you for a variety of career roles, including:

    • Supply Chain
    • Marketing
    • Retailing
    • Distribution
    • Sales
    • Strategic planning
    • Product management

    Questions? Contact Center for Retail Leadership Executive Director Lindsey Morse at [email protected]

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Athletic and Outdoor Industry
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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