International Business, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Saint Louis University’s international business certificate develops the global perspective and strategic capabilities required to operate effectively in today’s interconnected economy. SLU's program emphasizes international business acumen, global strategy and leadership essentials, preparing professionals to navigate cross-border challenges in areas such as supplier management, development of new sales channels, and leading cross-border teams and operations within multinational organizations.

To extend learning beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to apply these concepts in real-world contexts through an international experience in IB 5901 (Study Abroad), gaining firsthand insight into global business practices and environments.

Admission Requirements

The Chaifetz School uses a holistic admissions approach to carefully evaluate all applicants, considering every aspect of their application. While an undergraduate degree is required for admission, a business background is not. Applicants must submit their:

• Completed online application
• Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
• 1-2 letters of recommendation
• Résumé/CV
• Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. The average time for admissions decisions is two weeks.

Tuition

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

Information on Tuition and Fees

Miscellaneous Fees

Information on Summer Tuition

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

• Graduates will analyze problems, make decisions and present results, both individually and as part of teams and groups, using vehicles such as problem and case analysis, integrated modules and live consulting opportunities.
• Graduates will be able to identify global trends and local practices and evaluate their impacts on organizations.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

For additional admission questions, please contact:

Chaifetz Business Programs Office
Graduate Business Admission Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu