How to Apply
An overview of how to apply to the Business Architecture, Business Sustainability Strategy, Management Consulting, and Negotiation & Influence graduate certificates offered through Penn State World Campus in partnership with the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Thank you for your interest! All components including the online application, GPA, resume, and statement of purpose must be received by the applicable deadline to be considered for admission. As part of the online application, you will be asked to pay the fee of $65. Once your application has been submitted to the Graduate School, you may check the status of your application by using the same login information established for the online application form.
Online Application
Use the Penn State Graduate School Application portal to access the application. You can return to this portal anytime during the process.
Business Architecture
- Enrollment Type: CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
- Campus: WORLD CAMPUS
- Certificate: BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE
- Semester: Fall of 2021
Business Sustainability Strategy
- Enrollment Type: CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
- Campus: WORLD CAMPUS
- Certificate: BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
- Semester: Fall of 2021
Management Consulting
- Enrollment Type: CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
- Campus: WORLD CAMPUS
- Certificate: MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
- Semester: Fall of 2021
Negotiation & Influence
- Enrollment Type: CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
- Campus: WORLD CAMPUS
- Certificate: NEGOTIATION AND INFLUENCE
- Semester: Spring of 2022
Application Deadlines
| Intake Deadlines | Submit Your Application By | Begin Your Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 1, 2021 | August 23, 2021 |
| Spring | November 1, 2021 | January 10, 2022 |
| Summer | March 30, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| Intake Deadlines | Submit Your Application By | Begin Your Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 1, 2021 | January 10, 2022 |
| Summer | March 30, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |