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Entrepreneurship, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The post-baccalaureate certificate in entrepreneurship at the 91女神听Richard A.听Chaifetz School of Businessconsists of nine credits of advanced graduate courses. Topics include generating a business model, building and evaluating听a business plan, and understanding startup finance, accounting and legal issues. The 91女神 certificate also includes business-simulation elements and opportunities to develop a business听pitch. No pre-requisite courses are required.听

Admission Requirements

The Chaifetz School uses a holistic admissions approach to carefully evaluate all applicants, considering every aspect of their application. While an undergraduate degree is required for admission, a business background is not. Applicants must submit their:

  • Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
  • 1-2 letters of recommendation
  • 搁茅蝉耻尘茅/颁痴
  • Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. The average time for admissions decisions is two weeks.

Requirements for International Students

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will also need to submit:

  • English Language Proficiency Scores:听For non-native speakers of English, an official English language test score report is required and must be sent directly to the institution. Scores should be no more than two years old. This program requires a TOEFL score of 80 and an IELTS broadband of at least 6.5 or a Duolingo score of 110.
    • The Graduate Programs Office reserves the right to evaluate an applicant鈥檚 English based on an admissions interview and/or an English language test. Based on the results from either or both, applicants may be referred to INTO 91女神 for additional coursework.听
  • Official Academic Transcripts:听An official transcript articulating both GPA and grades for all previous coursework is required and will be evaluated at the time of admission.
    • The Graduate Programs Office reserves the right to request an applicant submit a WES or ECE evaluation.
  • Documentation of Financial Support: After an admission decision has been made and scholarship consideration has been assessed, students will need to complete an addendum form outlining certification of financial support for one year of study (if a student visa is required) that must be submitted with the necessary documentation. Documentation will include:
    • A letter (declaration) of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at 91女神.

    • A letter (certification) from the sponsor鈥檚 bank verifying that such funds currently are available and will be so for each subsequent year of your study at this University. The financial evidence must cover at least the expenses needed for the first year of your study.

Tuition

Tuition Cost Per Credit
School of Business Master's and Certificate Programs $1,310

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about 91女神 scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world鈥檚 largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation.听

  • Graduates will master the fundamentals of business as applied to their own profession.
  • Graduates will develop a mindset that is innovative, proactive, customer-focused and caring.
  • Graduates will refine skills in persuasion, presentation and business thinking to apply in their business.
  • Graduates will听prepare, get feedback on and refine the key documents of modern business start-ups.
  • Graduates will develop a network of advisors, peers and experts to help sustain their entrepreneurial efforts.
Required Course Options
MGT听6200New Venture Initiation3
MGT听6209Managing Resources in Startups3
MGT听6210Advanced Business Plan - New Ventures3
Total Credits9

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

For additional admission questions, please contact:

Graduate Business Admission Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu

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