Overview
Discover what’s next. Take your career to the next level. In Bethel’s Certificate in Leadership Foundations, we care about who you are and who you want to become. You’ll receive outstanding preparation to become a leader who helps teams thrive and exceeds objectives. As you gain relevant skills, you’ll develop your emotional intelligence and self-awareness, expand your communication skills, and learn to diagnose the next steps for the health and performance of your team. The certificate will expand your leadership skills and improve your resume before committing to a full master’s degree. Should you choose, you’ll be well-positioned to continue on and earn a full MBA.
Admission
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.
The required curriculum for the Certificate in Leadership Foundations comprises a 15 semester credit sequence of courses. The certificate can be completed alone or as part of an MBA degree.
Code | Title | Credits |
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LEAD 607 | Engaging Your Potential | 0 |
LEAD 611 | Leadership Theory & Personal Agency * | 3 |
LEAD 641 | Organizational Diagnostics and Health * | 3 |
LEAD 651 | Leadership Formation and Strategic Talent Management * | 3 |
LEAD 661 | Data Analytics for Leaders: Making Ethical Decisions * | 3 |
LEAD 671 | Strategic Communication for Leaders * | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 |
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Course must be taken for credit at Bethel.