The post-baccalaureate certificate in entrepreneurship at the Saint Louis University Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business consists of 12 credits of advanced graduate courses. Topics include generating a business model, building and evaluating a business plan, and understanding startup finance, accounting and legal issues. The certificate also includes business simulation elements and opportunities to develop a business pitch. No pre-requisite courses are required.

Saint Louis University offers the Certificate of Entrepreneurship as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Saint Louis , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for entrepreneurship and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.
About Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Graduates will master the fundamentals of business as applied to their own profession.
- Graduates will develop a mindset that is innovative, proactive, customer-focused, and caring.
- Graduates will refine skills in persuasion, presentation, and business thinking to apply in their business.
- Graduates will prepare, get feedback on and refine the key documents of modern business start-ups.
- Graduates will develop a network of advisors, peers and experts to help sustain their entrepreneurial efforts.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University
Entry Requirements
Send transcripts of all secondary work.
Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.
Submit proof of your English language proficiency.
These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.
If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.
Recommended items.
Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 54
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University
How to Apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University
The online application will ask about your educational background and citizenship to help determine your eligibility. If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay. There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

United States of America, Saint Louis