How to Apply - Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate

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Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate

Application Requirements for Graduate Students

  • Basic information, including residency for tuition purposes
  • 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. Admissions requirements will vary depending on what type of student is applying.
  • Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from any institution where a bachelor's degree was awarded and any institution where graduate-level credits were completed. Upon admission, applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from these institutions. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
  • Professional resume
  • Short essay responses to program-specific questions (see below)
  • $67 application fee

Essay Questions

  1. What's an example of a problem affecting society or the environment that you personally care deeply about and why? (100 word maximum)
  2. Please describe an idea you may have for a new venture or program that would help to address this problem. (100 word maximum)
  3. Please explain what prior exposure you have had, either academic or professional, to concepts of social entrepreneurship and public interest design, human-centered design, or design thinking. (100 word maximum)

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.

Application Requirements for Other Students 

Application Deadlines

New students start classes in the fall, winter or spring quarter.

  • Winter Term - December 15
  • Spring Term - March 1
  • Fall Term - August 15

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