Leadership Graduate Certificate
Big things are coming.
Our Leadership Faculty and Corporate Fellows have completed an extensive, ground-up redesign of the Leadership Certificate—bringing together academic expertise and real-world executive insight to provide an exciting program that is more relevant, more practical, and more impactful than ever before.
What this means for you:
- More real-world applications aligned with today’s business challenges
- Enhanced focus on immediate workplace impact
- A sharper, more dynamic curriculum built for today’s leaders—and tomorrow’s executives
This is not just an update—it’s a transformation!
Lead with Confidence. Accelerate Your Career.
Organizations across every industry face a common challenge: strong technical performers promoted into leadership roles without the skills to lead effectively. The result? Slower growth for companies—and stalled career momentum for individuals.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership at the Marilyn Davies College of Business is designed to change that.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:
- Emerging leaders and first-time managers
- High-potential professionals preparing for leadership roles
- Individuals seeking to strengthen their influence and impact at work
You’ll gain practical leadership skills you can apply immediately—delivering value to your organization from day one.
Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Leadership?
Leadership is more than a title—it’s the ability to influence, inspire, and drive results.
This program:
- Explores the key dimensions of effective leadership
- Provides real-world applications you can use immediately
- Helps you reframe your role and expand your impact within your organization
Fast. Flexible. Career-Focused.
- Complete the program in as little as 10½ months
- Apply what you learn today in your workplace tomorrow
- Seamlessly transition into an MBA through our Soft Start option—no GMAT required
Industry-Driven Curriculum
Built with input from senior executives across industries, this program ensures you develop the skills employers value most.
You’ll complete five graduate-level courses in convenient 8-week modules: •
- Leading from Within
- Leading High-Performing Teams
- Leading with Influence
- Leading in a Dynamic World
- Leadership Lab: From Theory to Practice
Courses are offered one evening per week with online options available, giving you the flexibility to balance work, life, and school.
A Results-Oriented Learning Experience
Our format is designed for impact::
- One course at a time so you can focus and retain more
- Blended learning (in-person + online) for maximum flexibility
- Hands-on application in every class
Each session is built around practical takeaways you can immediately apply—so you’re not just learning leadership, you’re living it.
Elevate Your Goals. Impact Your Organization.
Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or preparing for your next big move, this certificate equips you with the tools to lead with confidence and deliver results.