Being a successful entrepreneur takes more than initiative, determination, and a good idea. It takes know-how. Designed for adventurous go-getters who are ready to launch a new venture, this graduate certificate program will give you the tools and strategies you need to get your idea off the ground.
Program Homepage
Degrees Offered:
- Certificate
busgrad@iastate.edu
515 294-8118
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100 IELTS 7.5 PTE 68 Duolingo 120
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
- Fall term - July 1
- Spring Term - December 1
- Summer Term - April 1
Application Details:
This program is not approved in SEVIS to issue Forms I-20 or DS-2019 for F-1 or J-1 status. However, an international student who has an F-1/J-1 status for another full-time, residential program can add this online program as a second major.


