How to Apply - ATHLETIC & OUTDOOR INDUSTRY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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Athletic & Outdoor Industry Graduate Certificate

Admissions Requirements

  • Demonstration of sufficient preparation for the program coursework. This can include a graduate or undergraduate degree in business, marketing or a related field, or a combination of work experience and education.
  • Industry or related experience strongly preferred.
  • PSU minimum admissions requirements

Application Requirements 

  1. Professional resume
  2. Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from every college or university attended. Once admitted, applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from degree granting institution(s) and all colleges and/or universities attended where any graduate credits were completed. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
  3. Contact information for two professional references
  4. Statement of Purpose: In 500 words or less, please tell us what has led you to pursue this degree. Identify your short-term and long-term career objectives, an explanation of your decision to pursue this degree at this point in your life, and your specific interest in The School of Business.
  5. $67 application fee
  6. Interview

Current PSU master's business students will benefit from a streamlined application. If you have questions while applying, please reach out to sbgradadmissions@pdx.edu.

Resources for International Students

This certificate is not designed to keep F-1 students in compliance, but may be paired with a full master's program.

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Application Due Dates

New students start classes in the fall, winter, spring, or summer. Check out the current Academic Calendar to find application dues for each term.