Future Sales Students

If you are interested in learning more about the Professional Strategic Selling program, please fill out the student interest form below. Once you complete the form, a current sales student will contact you to discuss the program and opportunities for students.

If you are interested in visiting the K-State Manhattan campus, please schedule your visit today.

During your campus visit, please make sure to stop by our office in 2121 Business Building. We would be happy to show you around our space and also discuss the Professional Strategic Selling program in more detail. If you would like a more customized experience during your visit, please contact Karah Hildebrand, Program Administrator of the National Strategic Selling Institute, to schedule.

Sr. Renewals Sales Specialist | Adobe

"I am so lucky to have the education from the Professional Strategic Selling program going into my first sales role! Just this morning, one of the account managers I am responsible for generating pipeline for, asked if I would be comfortable running a discovery call for a prospect at Facebook. Without my sales education, I would not feel nearly as confident to run this call, and I would not have the skills to be able to prove myself as a valuable member of my new team - after only two months on the job! Being a part of the program has definitely set me up for success and made me feel more confident in this new role."

Account Analyst | Service Management Group

"My favorite part about the Professional Strategic Selling program is the hands-on experience I received throughout the program. The professors and classes helped me learn what it takes to be a sales professional and constantly challenged me to level up my sales skills. Having been a part of this program has helped me feel like I’m one year ahead in my role as a new sales professional. This program showed me how to embrace every challenge I face, not just in this industry, but also in life."

Account Executive - Mid Commercial, Financial Services | Salesforce

"My favorite part of the Professional Strategic Selling program was competing in sales competitions around the United States and Europe and meeting/learning from students around the world. I have continued to stay in contact with the friends I made at these competitions and they have strengthened my professional network over the years. The training and practice I received from the program absolutely set me up for success at Salesforce and allowed me to advance my career at an accelerated pace."

Manager, Sales Development, Commerical Sales | Mansfield Energy Company

"As I began my career, my experience in the Professional Strategic Selling program, both through the curriculum and extracurricular, set me far ahead in my cohort. I was able to focus on refining my knowledge in the industry and within my company while utilizing my collegiate sales knowledge to my advantage. The experience and knowledge I gained in college set me up for a quick path to success in sales, and continue to be vital in my everyday sales efforts."

The certificate in Professional Strategic Selling requires 15 credit hours to complete. There are four required courses then one elective course. For more information and a full list of courses, click here.

The major in Professional Strategic Selling requires 120 credit hours to complete. For For more information and a full list of courses, click here.

Yes, students must apply for both the certificate or major in Professional Strategic Selling.

• For more information on the certificate application process click here.
• For more information on the major application process click here.

Both the certificate and major in Professional Strategic Selling require a 2.50 cumulative K-State grade point average to be admitted into the program.

Applications are accepted twice per year. The fall deadline is October 1 and the spring deadline is March 1.

Students can apply for the certificate in Professional Strategic Selling as a first-year student. If a student submits their application for the fall deadline, the student won't officially be accepted into the program until their first-semester cumulative K-State grade point average is confirmed in December.

Students can't apply for the major in Professional Strategic Selling until they have completed 45 - 60 hours. If a student is pursuing a major in Professional Strategic Selling we highly encourage them to apply for the certificate in Professional Strategic Selling during their first-year. This will get them involved in the program, then they can re-apply to be transferred to the major in Professional Strategic Selling when they meet the major requirements.

For more information regarding the Professional Strategic Selling program stop by the NSSI Suite in 2121 Business Building or contact the K-State Sales Program at kstatesalesprogram@ksu.edu or 785-532-2723.