Graduate Certificate Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in social entrepreneurship and community development may be pursued as a stand-alone credential or alongside an ASU master's degree to expand professional expertise and career opportunities. If you are a student or professional in a field such as nonprofit leadership, public policy and innovation, and want to strengthen your understanding of social enterprise and community development, this program is designed for you.

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (6 credit hours) NLM 562 Social Entrepreneurship (3) NLM 572 Community and Social Innovations (3) Electives (9 credit hours)

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles that bridge the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Career paths include positions such as executive officer, program administrator, foundation officer and social enterprise manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts resume proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. In addition to submitting TOEFL iBT® or IELTS scores, international applicants must also provide a financial guarantee statement.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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