Admission Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. International applicants must also satisfy the English proficiency requirement.

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What You Need

Applications are submitted electronically and include a nonrefundable application fee. You will need to upload the following items as part of your application:

• GPA —  GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the final two years of undergraduate studies or in your most recent graduate degree is required. 
• GRE or GMAT test scores are NOT required.
• English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)— The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with some exceptions. Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Graduate School's "Requirements for Graduate Admission" page. Visit the TOEFL website for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
• Vita or Résumé — A one- to two-page listing of your professional experience and education. 
• Statement of Purpose — Describe how your professional experience and goals align with the Certificate in Business Architecture. Please do not exceed 500 words.