Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The leadership certificate program is designed for working professionals who are preparing themselves for leadership positions in government, corporations or not-for-profit organizations around the globe. It balances practical skills with a value-based foundation, making you a better leader wherever you choose to go!
Learning outcomes
- Apply the discipline of leadership to creatively engage the community in meeting its challenges.
- Identify an ethical issue and apply ethical principles, values, theories or frameworks to leadership practice.
- Possess the cultural and communication skills necessary to interact in a reciprocal exchange that honors the human dignity of all persons.
- Apply theory and principles of group dynamics in assuming multiple group roles and responsibilities.
Curriculum
- The graduate certificate program requires completion of five courses (15 credit hours) from a prescribed list of LEDR courses.
- On average, the program is completed in one to two years. The certificate must be completed within three years.
- Students may transfer up to 9 credits earned through the Leadership Certificate to a Graduate School of Management master’s degree. Students pursing the Leadership Certificate who plan to complete a GSM a master’s degree are encouraged to reach out to the Graduate School of Management promptly to ensure exploration of enrollment efficiencies.
Required - 15 credits
LEDR 6115 |
Character Driven Leadership |
3 |
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3 |
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Negotiations (OR) |
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Strategic Communication |
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3 |
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Managing Behavior in Organizations |
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Change Leadership |
MBA 6140 |
Leading People and Change |
1.5 |
MBA 6160 |
Leadership Coaching and Development |
1.5 |
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3 |
Total Credit Hours |
15 |