Graduate Certificate – Leadership Online
Develop in-demand expertise to spearhead your company’s success. Broaden your knowledge across all business functions including market trends, digital tools and collaboration techniques.
Program Overview
How our online Graduate Certificate in Leadership can suit your goals
Become a more effective leader with an online Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Learn to improve business performance and lead team collaboration while exploring cutting-edge business trends, tools and techniques to prepare for a broad range of leadership roles. Plus, you will be eligible to join Phi Beta Lambda, a professional student organization to help foster your personal and professional growth.
You need a bachelor’s degree to enroll in this program. The credits earned from this certificate may be applied directly toward a SE MBA degree. If you already have your master's degree, this certificate enables you to gain valuable new skillsets applicable to any advanced role in business.
Learning outcomes:
- Gain the in-demand focused expertise needed for business success while developing the ability to be an adaptive and transformational leader
- Develop authentic, principle-centered leadership capabilities through the study of leadership science, theories and situational approaches of effective servant leaders
- Apply leadership theory to problem solving using conflict management, negotiation techniques, and strategic organizational communication
- Influence and develop groups to succeed with inclusivity and cohesion
- Motivate and create better results for yourself and others
- Walk away with tangible arts administration materials for your portfolio and career advancement
- Gain the in-demand focused expertise needed for business success while developing the ability to be an adaptive and transformational leader
- Develop authentic, principle-centered leadership capabilities through the study of leadership science, theories and situational approaches of effective servant leaders
- Apply leadership theory to problem solving using conflict management, negotiation techniques, and strategic organizational communication
- Influence and develop groups to succeed with inclusivity and cohesion
- Motivate and create better results for yourself and others
- Walk away with tangible arts administration materials for your portfolio and career advancement
Upon completion of this Graduate Certificate in Leadership online program, you will be prepared for many leadership roles, such as:
- Operations Manager
- General Manager
- Management Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Chief Executive
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
- Operations Manager
- General Manager
- Management Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Chief Executive
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
Other online education programs also available:
In addition to the Graduate Certificate – Leadership, SE also offers an MBA in Leadership along with a wide range of other MBA concentrations. Check out our all our MBA online degree programs.
Accreditation
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Why choose an SE online degree?
Our experienced faculty are experts in their fields and guide you through your program with one-on-one support. Specialized curriculum emphasizes connectivity and real-world applications.
Tuition
Learn about tuition to fit your budget
Southeastern is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate – Leadership | $345 | $1,035 | $4,140 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SE's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Upcoming dates you need to know
There's no better time to begin your Graduate Certificate – Leadership. We offer the convenience of a fast application-to-start calendar—you don't have to apply months before earning your certificate.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/6/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/22/24 | 5/28/24 | 6/23/24 |
| Summer II | 6/24/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 7/26/24 | 8/11/24 |
| Fall I | 8/19/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/5/24 | 9/27/24 | 10/6/24 |
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Admissions
What you need for admission to the online Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online graduate certificate programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT
To meet the admission requirements for SE's online graduate certificate program, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND at least three years of continuous professional work experience, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND a portfolio consisting of a letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives and how a graduate certificate will enhance them; a current resume, three professional letters of recommendation, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 9 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university.
- No GMAT is required for the Southeastern Oklahoma State University online graduate certificate.
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Explore your online Graduate Certificate in Leadership courses
For the Graduate Certificate in Leadership online program, you must complete the following coursework, which consists of four core courses.
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