Inspire, motivate and influence others as an impactful leader
Whether you’re on the shop floor or in the boardroom, leadership skills are necessary to create and manage a successful and efficient team.
Through the Organizational Leadership Graduate certificate, you will discover the key to effective leadership to lead and influence individuals, teams and organizations, exploring topics from employee communication, motivation, ethical leadership and more.
From crisis leadership to the essentials of negotiations, you can customize this certificate to your professional interests and aspirations.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU’s College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College’s Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
Your peers already look to you for your natural leadership abilities. Build on those skills and learn the foundations of effective leadership in this specialized graduate business certificate. This 9-credit program introduces the challenges business leaders face every day and teaches how to develop and implement lasting solutions while leading a team.
The ability to conceptualize challenges and craft strategies that are informed by people and social systems for an organization is needed to both create and execute effective responses. Through applied experiences and projects, this certificate will teach you how to lead in a changing environment.
All credits earned apply toward the College of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) program after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program for Organizational Leadership, students can expect to learn:
- Explore various leadership theories and styles, including transformational, servant, and situational leadership, to develop a well-rounded understanding of effective leadership approaches.
- Acquire skills in team dynamics, conflict resolution, and team-building strategies to lead and manage diverse teams effectively.
- Understand how to develop and implement strategic plans, set organizational goals, and drive long-term success through effective leadership.
- Learn how to navigate and lead organizational change, including change planning, communication strategies, and employee engagement during transitions.
- Study leadership ethics and communication strategies to foster trust, transparency, and ethical decision-making within an organization.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 2 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2022-2023 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
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Tools to create a proper career strategy and personal brand
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Conceptualize organizational challenges, leadership styles
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Craft strategic directions informed by a knowledge of people and social systems
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Leading through applied experiences and projects
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The relationship between financial results and business management practices
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 2 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2024-2025 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
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| Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid
Learn more about admissions requirements to enroll in our spring or fall sessions. Visit tuition and aid for information on the latest tuition benefits available to you.
- Fall
AdmissionApply by July 31
- Spring
AdmissionApply by Jan 1