Take the inside track to a management position with a certificate in Organizational Leadership. As you learn from industry-shaping faculty, you'll acquire the skills to manage people, projects, and organizational change. Each step of the way, you'll benefit from opportunities to put your newfound skills and knowledge into action. Greater leadership awaits you.
Completion of this certificate with a GPA of 3.3 or higher can position you to transition into our master of business administration (MBA) program. All coursework from the certificate will transfer into the master's program.
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Admissions Information
Your application consists of two parts: a complete online application and the $35 application fee.
For admission consideration, we require you to have an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
We use a rolling admission format, meaning you can apply when it's convenient for you. We do recommend that you apply multiple weeks prior to the semester you'd like to begin the program; this will give us enough time to process your application.
You can start during any semester: fall, spring, or summer.
You'll benefit from opportunities to partner with faculty who—based on their own experience in the field—understand what it takes to lead. Their skills, knowledge, and insight will provide lasting support as you push forward in your management career.
Network of Industry Insiders
From day one, your network will grow. You'll rub shoulders with accomplished guest speakers, driven classmates, and industry-shaping faculty as you strengthen your capacity to lead.
At Widener, you'll prepare for greater leadership in a wide range of industries, organizations, and settings. Your path to a powerful career continues here.
Recent Employers & Industry Connections
Aramark
Boeing
Comcast
DuPont
Johnson & Johnson
KPMG
Siemens
Thomson Reuters
Wawa
Outlook & Outcomes
Potential Careers
Training & development manager
Human resources director
Management analyst
Business development director
Avg. Salary
$85,260
per year (average salary for a Management Analyst)
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Next steps to apply
We’re glad you made the decision to apply. All applications and supplemental materials are submitted through the online application system. There is a $35 application fee to apply to Widener.