The Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides foundational knowledge and skills required to start or grow a business. This certificate is housed in the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, home of the nationally ranked Entrepreneurship major in the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. This certificate is exclusively for non-degree-seeking post-baccalaureate (PB) students. Awarding of the certificate requires completion of the course requirements and a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all attempted courses for the Certificate. PB students may not qualify for financial aid.

The Entrepreneurship is a Certificate degree offered by University of Houston at its main campus in Houston, 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 21, 2026.
About Certificate in Entrepreneurship
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Entrepreneurship at University of Houston
Entry Requirements
You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:
- with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.
- have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).
- have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- meet English Language Requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
How to Apply
Use ApplyTexas or the Common App to apply. Submit just one application. The application is where you’ll indicate to be reviewed with or without ACT or SAT test scores. Be sure to complete the short admissions essay and tell us about your achievements and extracurricular activities. Pay the $90 Application Fee for international students ($75 for U.S. applicants) when you submit your online application.

United States of America, Houston