Acquire the skills to financially support yourself as a visual artist or entrepreneur in art and related design fields with Temple's Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship. This 12-credit certificate is a collaboration between the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and the Fox School of Business and Management and designed for students looking to turn their creative practice into a viable business enterprise. The certificate program teaches entrepreneurship and basic business acumen through a blend of coursework and optional internships offered through both the Fox and Tyler schools.

The Creative Entrepreneurship is a Certificate degree offered by Temple University at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship at Temple University
Entry Requirements
Your application must include all official and original academic records from any school: secondary high school, college, or university you have ever attended.
If you are attending a high school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades 9-11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed high school.
If you are attending a high school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your middle school as well.
First-year Applicants
Option 1: Apply without standardized testing
At Temple University we are pleased to offer applicants a test-optional solution for submitting their application. Test-optional means that you are not required to submit ACT or SAT for admission consideration and is typically chosen by students who feel their test scores do not accurately reflect their academic abilities or who were not able to take SAT or ACT tests due to circumstances outside of their control.
Applicants who choose this option are equally eligible to receive merit scholarships.
Option 2: Apply with standardized testing. Submit official SAT or ACT results. These must be sent officially from the testing agency.
Unsure about whether or not to submit testing? Contact [email protected].
All applicants, regardless of which option they choose, should review the English language proficiency test scores section to determine whether they are required to submit English language proficiency scores to support their application.
Transfer Applicants
If you have at least 15 college-level credits, SAT/ACT scores (or other standardized tests) are usually not required for transfer admission unless our Admissions Office specifically requests them.
Please note that proof of high school graduation may be required and English language proficiency test scores may be required.
The average GPA for incoming fall 2022 transfer students was 3.21. All applicants are reviewed for admission but we prefer that students have a 2.50 or higher GPA.
If you submit letters of recommendation, please request letters from individuals, such as a high school teacher or advisor, who can speak to your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please send no more than two letters to [email protected] or through the Common Application.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship at Temple University
How to Apply for Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship at Temple University
1. Make an application plan.
If you’re a first-year applicant, you’ll first want to pick a deadline goal and decide if you’d like to apply Early Action (due Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (due Feb. 1).
2. Apply using the Common Application.
Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision if you’re a first-year applicant. Even if you apply before or by the Early Action deadline, you still must indicate Early Action on your application to ensure you will receive an admissions decision early. Transfer applicants do not need to select a deadline preference.
There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.
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