Certificate in Business Leadership

We help create leaders who are agents of change who can have a positive influence on organizations, groups and individuals. Our students become principled, innovative leaders who drive value for business.

The business leadership certificate emphasizes professional experiences such as mentoring, internships and engaging in leadership roles alongside theory and research. Our students are prepared to embrace leadership challenges and ethically lead others and businesses. The certificate is recommended for students who have an interest in developing their own leadership skills, who want to accelerate their leadership development early in their career experiences, are interested in starting their own companies or wish to lead social change.

  • Learn how to lead with an ethical compass
  • Engage in and make sense of leadership experiences
  • Connect with an executive coach who can help you with your projects and roles

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Be successful.

A certificate in business leadership allows you to enter the workforce with additional skills and knowledge alongside your major area of study.

 

80% of Leeds School of Business undergraduate students participate in internships

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a certificate

 

Our on-site Office of Career Strategy prepares Leeds School of Business students for career success by providing professional skills, real-world experience, professional mentorship, career resources, and employer and alumni connections

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the certificate in business leadership, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students take three core courses; one ethics or diversity course outside of Leeds; one leadership or ethics course; and must complete experiential requirements. 

All certificate students are provided with a leadership coach if they choose to use one to help them build their leadership skills during the leadership impact project. 

Core courses include:

  • Principles of Organizational Behavior
  • Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Critical Leadership Skills

Experiential learning requirements: 

Students must complete a leadership retreat and an impact project to fulfill their experiential learning requirement.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.