Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership equips students with a comprehensive understanding of leadership principles and their application in business. Through a combination of required and elective courses, students develop skills in ethical decision-making, self-development, power and influence, and change management. The program is taught by experienced faculty and prepares graduates for various career opportunities in management, human resources, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a program of study designed to help students understand the specific area of leadership and its applications within the field of business. It is ideal for both graduate students who seek to explore a specific area of concentration in business as well as working professionals seeking business education credentials to potentially advance in a current career or to build a foundation for a new career.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership consists of four required courses and one elective course. The required courses are:

• BUAD 6400 Results-Based Management
• MGMT 6100 Leading Through Ethical Decision-Making
• MGMT 6150 Leading and Developing Yourself
• MGMT 6160 Leading with Power and Influence
• MGMT 6190 Leading Change and Organizational Improvement
The elective course can be chosen from the following list:
• MGMT 6120 Foundations of Organizational Leadership
• MGMT 6130 Organizational Culture
• MGMT 6170 Coaching and Mentoring
• MGMT 6810 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
• MGMT 6850 Strategic Leadership
• MGMT 6880 Human Resources Management

Assessment:

The assessment methods and criteria used in the program will vary depending on the individual courses. However, some of the most common assessment methods include:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Homework assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Case studies

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of leadership. The teaching methods used in the program will vary depending on the individual faculty member, but some of the most common methods include:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Role-playing
• Simulations

Careers:

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the field of business. Some of the most common career paths for graduates include:

• Management consultant
• Human resources manager
• Training and development manager
• Organizational development manager
• Business owner
• Entrepreneur