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How to Apply

Currently accepting applications Program begins: Winter 2009 Program location: Online + Classroom (Bellevue) Combined Next information meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 28 (see details >>) Sign up to receive e-mail updates >> Contact a program representative >>   Program at a glance >> Listen to an interview with Ben Straley >>

• Admission Requirements
• Application Process
• Earning the Certificate
• Fees and Tuition

If you are familiar with the program and application process, you can apply online or print an application form now.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of professional experience, preferably in a marketing or related function
• Knowledge of accounting (or statistics)
• Ability to manipulate Excel spreadsheets

English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.

International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the instructors and advisory board. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion. Because courses are arranged sequentially and are offered only once each year, participants need to successfully complete each course in the previous term before they advance to the next term.

Students have three months to complete each course, and are expected to complete the entire certificate within two years.

When the required courses are completed in this nine-month noncredit program, participants earn a certificate that is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

Application Process

The 2009 program begins in Winter 2009. Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed in the order they are received starting October 13 through December 5, 2008. After December 5, 2008 you are encouraged to call 206-685-8936 or e-mail us to learn if a program is still accepting applications.

To Apply: You can apply online or submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and two stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:

1. A typed (500-word maximum) letter of application describing a) your relevant work and volunteer experience, and/or transferable skills and knowledge of the field, and b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
2. Your résumé listing education and applicable experience

Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements. Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received.

Enrollment: Applicants accepted to the program receive enrollment information for the first-term course and are encouraged to make their fall tuition payment early. Enrollment in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of the first-term tuition payment.

Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.

* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $4,500, excluding certificate program and registration fees, assessment tools and textbooks. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. First-term tuition of $3,000, plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due by December 26, 2008. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change. Information on registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.

Information on registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.

*All fees are subject to change