Leadership and Management
The online Certificate in Leadership and Management from Kent State University equips professionals with essential skills for effective leadership and organizational management. Covering topics such as strategic planning, decision-making, and team development, this program prepares students to take on leadership roles in various industries. Graduates emerge with practical management skills, enhancing their capabilities to lead teams and drive organizational success.
Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Program Overview
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.
- Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.
- Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
- Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.
- Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.
Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- 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
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Important Dates
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| CIS 64042 | GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY | 2 |
| FIN 66050 | LAW AND ETHICS | 2 |
| HRM 64271 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| MGMT 64158 | LEADERSHIP | 2 |
| MKTG 65051 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 10 | |
Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 2-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $830 | $1,660 | $8,300 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 2-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $840 | $1,680 | $8,400 |
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
*Out-of-state/International tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for all students enrolled in an online program.
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