Graduate Certificate in Leadership

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At the Worldwide Campus, the Leadership Certificate is a 12-credit online program that explores leadership techniques applicable across a variety of settings. The program addresses leadership of diverse groups through understanding social and cultural norms in a global context. Students study operational leadership, communication and the adaptation of leadership styles in complex environments. Coursework includes analysis of case studies to examine strategies and their application in different organizational situations.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid unless taken as part of a degree program.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Apply the proper leadership theories to real-world cases in a broad range of contexts to improve organizational outcomes.
  • Evaluate different leadership perspectives within broad and diverse populations to address future organizational needs based on changing social, cultural, and organizational norms to include globalization.

Worldwide Certificate Requirements

OBLD 511Organizational Leadership3
OBLD 521Leadership Communication3
OBLD 535Leadership and Organizational Design3
OBLD 633Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments3
Total Credits *12
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OBLD 500 will be waived for non-Leadership degree-seeking students.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information