Flexible Graduate Certificates in Innovation
Steps To Apply
A GMAT or GRE score is not required. International students should visit the International Applicants page to review language exam requirements.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application.
One official copy of the transcript of all college work is required from each previously attended institution if you are subsequently offered admission.
Each transcript must be closed with the institution's official seal across the flap. If an institution's policies do not permit sending official transcripts to applicants for use with self-managed applications, the transcripts may be sent directly to the Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs at the below address.
The eSCRIP-SAFE System
Electronic transcripts from eSCRIP-SAFE are acceptable if your institution is listed as a “sender” (not receiver) of transcripts. “Sender” must be selected for the member type. If a school does not utilize eSCRIP, we will accept official transcripts electronically as long as they are sent by the institution directly to our email address:
Transcript Email: [email protected]
Transcript Order Site Name: Georgia State University – Graduate Programs
Mailing Address (U.S. Postal Service)
Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
Office of Admission – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University – Sparks Hall 200
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30302
The personal statement provides an opportunity for applicants to present themselves to the Certificate Admissions Committee and to highlight qualities relevant to success in a graduate business program that may not be evident in test scores and past academic performance.
In a single essay, no more than 750 words in length, please explain why the Robinson College of Business, and the particular certificate to which you are applying, is best for helping you achieve your short- and long-term career goals. You should also address why you believe you would be a good fit for the Robinson College of Business and the certificate program.
If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances to share with the Admissions Committee (i.e. academic performance issues or areas of weakness in the application), please share those here. Please limit your response to 250 words.
Want to know the status of your application? Log in to your graduate application to view your program checklist. Once all of the required admission items have been received, your application will be reviewed for minimum admission requirements before being routed to the program faculty for an admission decision.
Contact Recruitment
Virtual Office Hours
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Artificial Intelligence Business Innovation
Fintech Innovation
Disruptive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
Application Questions
If you already have submitted an application and are looking for a status update or are following up with supplemental documents, please contact the Georgia State University Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs:
Phone: 404-413-2444
Email: [email protected]
Please send digital transcripts to our transcript email: [email protected]
Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. By applying earlier in the cycle, you will receive priority consideration for a graduate assistantship. After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until one week before class starts.
International Applicants
International applicants who need a student visa must apply by an earlier, hard deadline.
Please note:
You must submit all your application materials by the deadline to receive a decision within that round. If application volumes are high, notification might be delayed.
Spring 2025
| Round | Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
|---|
| Round 1 | ||
| Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
|---|
| 1 | August 19, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | November 29, 2024 |
| Round 2 |
| 2 | October 21, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
Fall 2025
For priority consideration for a graduate assistantship, apply by round 2.
International applicants who need a student visa are encouraged to apply as early as possible, and must apply by the round 3 deadline.
| Round | Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
|---|
| Round 1 | ||
| Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
|---|
| 1 | October 21, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
| Round 2 |
| 2 | January 20, 2025 | March 21, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Round 3 |
| 3 | March 17, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
| Round 4 |
| 4 | May 5, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| Round 5 |
| 5 | Rolling | Rolling | August 1, 2025 |
Contact Recruitment
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Artificial Intelligence Business Innovation
Fintech Innovation
Disruptive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Application Questions
Phone: 404-413-2444
Email: [email protected]
Please send digital transcripts to our transcript email: [email protected]
Mailing/Delivery Addresses
Office of Admissions - Graduate Programs
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
Office of Admission - Graduate Programs
Georgia State University - Sparks Hall 200
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30303