Graduate Credential in

Organizational Leadership

This graduate credential is designed for individuals who have strong functional knowledge and skills and who are either new to leadership or want to significantly enhance their leadership and management skills and knowledge.

Online
San Francisco
Hybrid

1090 /unit
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18 Total Units

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Do you plan to study on an F or J Student Visa?

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This comprehensive micro-credential provides students with the knowledge, mindset, and skills to succeed as a leader in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing global environment. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of management and leadership, optimizing one’s “inner operating system,” effectively leading teams, flexible decision making, and leading transformation change efforts within complex organizational environments.

Important Note:

Graduate Professional Certificate admission is limited to domestic students. Students that plan to study on an F or J Visa may apply to graduate programs only.

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Proficiency

Students will need to have an understanding of United States business practices to be successful in our graduate programs. Learn More

Writing Proficiency

Graduate degree programs require proficiency in writing to ensure that students are successful in their course of study. Learn More

TOTAL UNITS — 18

REQUIRED COURSES

LEAD 300: Management & Leadership
LEAD 301: Personal Leadership
LEAD 303: Teamwork in Organizations
LEAD 304: Leading Complex Change
LEAD 305: Adaptive Decision Making
LEAD 306: Integrated Leadership Mastery

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Successfully complete the GGU Graduate Writing Placement Exam with a score sufficient to waive graduate writing classes (or satisfy another waiver of GGU's Graduate Writing Placement Exam).
Provide academic transcripts showing that he/she has completed mathematics courses equivalent to MATH 20 or above with a grade of "B" or better before enrollment.
Provide a detailed resume reflecting all education, all work experience and relevant awards, certificates and other accomplishments.
Provide a written statement of purpose that addresses the following questions:

Why is the applicant a good fit for the program in terms of his/her academic and professional development?
What strengths and experiences does the applicant have that demonstrate the likelihood of success in the program?
What circumstances or challenges in the applicant's background need additional explanation (if any)?

A personal interview may be required, and may be conducted in-person or via web conference.

Prerequisites

3.0 Undergraduate
5 years minimum supervisory/management work experience as evidenced on resume
Approval of Program Director

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