How to Apply
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for admission:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent),
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in relevant undergraduate or graduate courses (exceptions available for graduate-level work),
- Two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professional experience,
- For international applications, the TOEFL or IELTS is required unless eligible for a waiver.
The graduate certificate program admissions process varies by type of applicant.
Current Jenkins Graduate Students
Current NC State MBA and Master of Management students must complete the Certificate Data Plan Entry Form and email it to their academic advisor to participate in a certificate program.
Current NC State Students (outside of Poole College)
NC State graduate students enrolled in programs outside of Poole College of Management are welcome to apply online through the Graduate School portal.
Certificate-Only Students
Prospective students who are not currently enrolled in a graduate program at NC State must apply through the NC State Graduate School portal.
More information about the admission process is available on the Poole College of Management's Certificate Admissions and Tuition webpage.