Bethel’s Leadership Foundations Certificate equips professionals with essential leadership skills to enhance their resumes and accelerate career growth. Students receive outstanding preparation to lead high-performing teams and drive positive results at their organizations. Throughout the program, they develop emotional intelligence, strengthen communication skills, and refine their abilities to make strategic decisions that enhance team effectiveness. This certificate provides a valuable opportunity to gain critical business competencies before committing to a full master’s degree. Graduates are well-positioned to seamlessly continue their studies at Bethel and earn an M.B.A.

Admissions Requirements

The certificate program in Leadership Foundations will consider applicants who:

• Meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
• Submit an official transcript (U.S. schools) or NACES or AICE evaluation (international schools) showing an earned baccalaureate degree and official transcripts or NACES or AICE evaluations from all graduate schools attended.
• Have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from an institutionally accredited (or internationally recognized as equivalent) institution.
• Submit a current resume.

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The certificate can be completed alone or as part of an M.B.A. degree.

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Course must be taken for credit at Bethel.