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Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate

The Leadership and Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Because the need for leadership and management competence is ubiquitous across all organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds.

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Benefits of Obtaining a Leadership and Management Certificate at Kent State

Key features of our leadership and management training program include:

Simple Application Process

Eliminate barriers to your educational journey with a no-stress application process. No test scores, letters of reference, or statements of purpose are required. For more information on specific admission requirements, see the admissions tab above.

Study from Anywhere

You can take all of your leadership and management courses online, letting you study from anywhere in the world without needing to visit campus. This flexibility allows you to balance your studies with your other professional and personal commitments seamlessly.

No Set Meeting Times

The leadership and management certificate is structured to fit your schedule. With no required meeting times, you can complete coursework at your own pace, at times that are most convenient, and when it best fits your professional schedule.

Eight-Week Blocks

The courses to gain a management leadership certificate are organized into three separate eight-week blocks, allowing you to focus on one subject at a time while managing other responsibilities.

Quality Matters Certified Courses

All courses included in the Leadership and Management Certificate are Quality Matters certified, ensuring they meet the high standards of online education and provide a high level of instructional integrity.

To learn more about the Quality Matters organization, visit the .

Recognized on Academic Transcripts

Upon completion of the program, your management leadership certificate will be officially recognized on your academic transcripts.

Stackable with the Online MBA

The leadership and management certificate at Kent State is a stackable certificate that creates a path to our Online MBA. By pairing the Leadership and Management Certificate with the Financial Management Graduate Certificate and completing all capstone requirements, you can begin the path to obtaining your master’s in business administration online.

Program Information for Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate

Admissions for Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcripts
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.
  2. Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.
  3. Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
  4. Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.
  5. Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
CIS 64042GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
FIN 66050LAW AND ETHICS 2
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
MGMT 64158LEADERSHIP 2
MKTG 65051MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:10

Progression Requirements

  • Maintain good standing

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
First Eight Weeks  
MGMT 64158 LEADERSHIP 2
Second Eight Weeks  
MKTG 65051 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2
 Credit Hours4
Semester Two
First Eight Weeks  
CIS 64042 GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
FIN 66050 LAW AND ETHICS 2
Second Eight Weeks  
HRM 64271 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
 Credit Hours6
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:10
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
Accreditation for Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Human resources managers

6.3%

faster than the average

165,200

number of jobs

$121,220

potential earnings

Management analysts

10.7%

much faster than the average

876,300

number of jobs

$87,660

potential earnings

Training and development managers

7.3%

faster than the average

42,300

number of jobs

$115,640

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

FAQs When Pursuing a Management Leadership Certificate

Can you tell me more about Kent State’s business graduate certificate programs?

At Kent State, our business graduate certificate programs are designed to provide additional resources and opportunities to strengthen your knowledge in a specific subject, further your education, and advance your professional career.

Do I need a specific undergraduate degree to be accepted into Kent State’s online leadership and management courses?

Our management leadership certificate program is structured to serve students from diverse undergraduate degree backgrounds.

In addition to the ones listed above, what are some other possible careers to consider?

Some additional career paths you can pursue with a Leadership and Management Certificate include:

  • Business consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Sales manager
  • Financial manager
  • Project manager
  • Healthcare administrator
  • IT manager
  • Nonprofit manager
 

Does Kent State provide support for professional development?

Our support services are designed to promote students’ success in their careers and throughout their education. Some of the personal and professional development services we offer include career development, leadership development, and programs for student involvement.

Apply to Begin Taking Leadership and Management Courses Online Today!

If you would like additional information on earning a Leadership and Management Certificate at Kent State, reach out to us. We look forward to supporting you in your exciting, new educational journey.

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