Certificate Admissions
The majority of certificates at NC State's Poole College of Management are available to current NC State students, Jenkins graduate programs students, and non-degree-seeking individuals. Please review the admissions criteria carefully, as the application process varies based on your student status.
Prospective Students (Non-degree-seeking)
Deadlines: To start in January, apply by October 31. To start in August, apply by May 15.
Certificate Admissions Details
Prospective students who are not enrolled in a graduate program must apply online through the NC State Graduate School portal and select a certificate program as the desired major.
Please note that individuals who are not currently enrolled in the Jenkins MBA or Master of Management programs are NOT eligible to apply for the Business Analytics Certificate, Business Leadership Certificate, Marketing Certificate or SAP University Alliances Certificate.
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed. Admission review times will vary. Applications submitted after the deadlines listed below are only considered when space is available.
After uploading the following documents, applicants may be selected for an interview, on as determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
Please note that submitting your application does not guarantee admission. For more information, please contact us or schedule a phone consultation.
Current NC State Students
MBA Students
Current NC State MBA students must complete the Certificate Data Plan Entry Form and email it to their academic advisor to participate in a certificate program.
NC State Students
If you are interested, please complete the Certificate Entry Form and email it to pcom_gradcertificates@ncsu.edu.
NC State graduate students enrolled in a program outside of Poole College are eligible to add the following certificates: Business Sustainability, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and TEC.