Admission Criteria

Anyone pursuing a career in sales or wishing to enhance his/her interpersonal communication skills would benefit from the Sales Certificate. All majors from across Ohio University are eligible to compete for entrance and are welcome.

Completion of the Sales Certificate results in the awarding of a certificate that is officially recognized on transcripts upon graduation. Entrance into the program is competitive and requires the completion of 28 hours of approved coursework. Be advised that some courses require prerequisites and plan accordingly.

Criteria for admission into the Sales Certificate program include:

• Submission to the Sales Centre, Copeland Hall 601, of a completed application form
• Submission to the Sales Centre, Copeland Hall 601, of a copy of the applicant's most recent DARS report indicating an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher;
• Submission to the  Sales Centre, Copeland Hall 601, of the applicant's resume demonstrating the characteristics that support a successful sales career, for example, a strong work ethic, etc.;
• Submission to the Sales Centre, Copeland 601 of a 200-300 word essay illustrating the applicant's dedication and commitment to an organization or club and how the applicant can apply what he/she has learned from the experience to The Sales Centre;
• Submission to the Sales Centre, Copeland Hall 601 of a list of 2 references (one professional and one personal  - MUST not be family).  Please provide name, title, relationship and contact information;
  
• Commitment to a strong level of extra-curricular involvement in Sales Centre activities; and
• Completion by the applicant of a panel interview with Sales Centre Leadership Team member(s) and Candidate Advisory Council member(s).

Admission to this certificate program is competitive. Admission cannot be guaranteed to all students meeting the admission criteria. The Sales Centre will admit students up to its enrollment ceiling, and students judged to have the highest probability of success will be admitted. Members of groups historically underrepresented in business will receive special consideration.

Each quarter those accepted into the Sales Certificate program will have their progress tracked by DARS. An overall g.p.a. of 2.5 in certificate courses is required. The Sales Certificate will be awarded only to students who have been accepted into the Sales Certificate Program and who have fulfilled all certificate requirements. Students will need to consult the Director of Educational Operations of the Sales Centre before the deadline for graduation to ensure that the certificate will be awarded.