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Graduate Program

Organizational Leadership Certificate

A certificate in organizational leadership will hone the management and interpersonal skills you need to create an inclusive company culture and be a strategic, empathetic leader.

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Organizational Leadership Certificate

At a Glance

Offered as

Certificate

Format

100% Online

Credits

Avg. Time to Completion

1 Year

College/School

School of Business

Explore the Organizational Leadership Certificate

The organizational leadership certificate will teach you more than just management skills. You'll learn how to build strong and diverse teams, make ethical decisions toward greater sustainability, and center diversity, equity, and inclusion in all business practices.

As you learn from industry-shaping faculty, you'll acquire the skills to lead people, projects, and organizational change. With the flexibility to seamlessly roll credits from the certificate program into a specialized MBA in organizational leadership, you can deepen those management skills into a master's degree if you so choose.

Each step of the way, you'll benefit from opportunities to put your newfound knowledge into action right away. You'll graduate a more confident leader and conscientious decision maker.

Our School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Leadership Certificate Program Information

Designed for those who are interested in preparing for front-line management positions but are not ready to pursue a master’s degree, the certificate in organizational leadership is a 12-credit program focused on foundational skills.

After a core course in leading people and organizations, you'll choose topics of interest to you including project management and managing human capital.

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All coursework from this business certificate will transfer seamlessly into the specialized organizational leadership MBA.

Develop into an effective leader who delivers results. Learn to take charge, solve complex problems, empower employees, and manage change. Position your organization for strategic success and drive individual, team, and organizational performance.

See course catalog and contact us for more details.

Career Outlook & Outcomes for Leadership Certificate Students

Recent Employers

Aramark
Boeing
Comcast
DuPont
Johnson & Johnson

Industry Growth

The number of management analyst jobs is expected to grow 11% by 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020-2030 employment projections.

Avg. Salary

$102,450

per year (average salary for management occupations)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Potential Careers

Training & development manager
Human resources director
Management analyst
Business development director

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Admissions & Aid

Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!

Admissions Information

Your application to the organizational leadership certificate 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 (late August), spring (mid-January), or summer (mid-May).

Widener transfer applicants follow the same application process as general applicants. After you apply, our admissions team will work with you to determine whether completed undergraduate and graduate coursework will count towards foundation/core courses that can be waived or substituted.

Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world. We are located just outside of Philadelphia and close to New York City and Washington, D.C.—offering many unique professional and personal opportunities to explore.

Want to know what it's like to be an international student on campus or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey—meeting Visa/immigration requirements, getting acclimated to campus, and much more.

How to Apply as a Graduate International Student

Complete your online application
Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
If you require an F-1 visa, you must provide written proof you have adequate funding available to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States

Learn more about applying as an international student

Financial Aid

Because Widener is a private institution, we're able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it.

You might be surprised how much we are able to offer.

Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources. Our school code is 003313.

In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:

Must demonstrate financial need
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
Be enrolled or admitted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program

Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student

Paths to Savings

85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid

Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.

Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student

In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.

COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement

Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.

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20% Discount for Widener Alumni

(some restrictions apply)

If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.

Learn more about qualifying for an alumni discount

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