Become a More Effective Leader in Any Organization
Learn to enhance organizational value by motivating others to achieve their best. The Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate from Arcadia University’s School of Global Business gives you the expertise to think strategically and lead ethically.
This 100% online certificate in organizational leadership program can be completed in as little as one year and explores the latest trends and best practices in leadership. Upon completion, you’ll have the specialized knowledge and global perspective you need to make an impact in a range of management-level roles.
- No GRE/GMAT scores required
- Free to apply
- Apply credits toward our Online MBA or Modular Master’s
Discover Multiple Pathways to Success
Arcadia’s Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate program offers the flexibility to support your unique career goals. Complete the Organizational Leadership Certificate to enhance your expertise or combine this program with another certificate and a capstone to earn a Modular Master’s degree. You can also apply your certificate credits toward the Online MBA program.
Our certificates are a fast, affordable, and convenient way to elevate your potential and advance your career. Whether you want to gain specialized skills for your current role or explore opportunities in other fields, a graduate certificate from Arcadia can help you take your next professional step.
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Organizational Leadership Careers
Every organization needs skilled managers and leaders to ensure sustainable growth and increased productivity. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that management occupations are projected to grow faster than the national average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032, with about 1.1 million job openings expected each year.
The median annual wage for this occupational group was $116,880 in May 2023, much higher than the national average. With this graduate certificate from Arcadia, you can open doors to lucrative, in-demand organizational leadership jobs.
Explore Arcadia’s Online Organizational Leadership Curriculum
The online Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate consists of four courses for a total of 12 credits. All course materials and assignments are accessible through Arcadia’s online learning platform, allowing you to complete the program in about one year at a pace that fits your schedule. Courses emphasize experiential, hands-on learning opportunities with real-world assignments built into the curriculum.
Courses
BA562 Human Resource Management
This course focuses on human resources management (HRM) strategies, approaches, and practices utilized to enhance organizational value through human capital. The course examines HRM trends and policies in global and domestic work environments. Topics include human resource strategic planning, recruitment/selection, training/development, employee relations, performance management, compensation/benefits, expatriates, cultural diversity, and workplace equality. The course addresses best practices for integrating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) through HRM practices to create sustainable, high-performing organizations.
BA600 Leadership for Effective Organizations
This course studies the role that leadership plays in organizational success, with a focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in inspiring and motivating others. It explores neuroscience research on the role of emotions in leadership behavior and examines different organizational structures and frameworks, focusing on how leadership adapts to be successful in different organizations. There is a significant focus on individual leadership, where students identify their leadership aspirations, behaviors, and styles.
BA602 Power and Politics
This course focuses on how leaders are able to use power and politics in influencing others to complete work requirements within the global and domestic corporate environments. It focuses on the skills required to influence within the organizational ranks. It explores the power and politics of ongoing interactions and negotiations and the challenges faced by leaders within domestic and multinational corporations.
BA603 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
This course is an extensive examination of contemporary thinking about effective leadership and the issues facing today’s global leaders. The course includes both theoretical and evidence-based understanding of the relational nature of leadership, use of individual strengths, positive leadership, seeing and understanding organizational systems, effective virtual and face-to-face teams, successfully leading across cultures, and the creation of desired futures.
What You Need to Apply
The admission process for the online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership begins with submitting your application. Additionally, you’ll also need to meet the following requirements:
| Online Application | Apply now | |
| Application Fee | $0 | |
| Degree and Minimum GPA | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from an accredited institution If your GPA is under 2.75, a personal statement is required for admission consideration. |
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| Transcripts | Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended | |
| Additional Requirements | Resume |
Earn a Fast, Affordable Online Certificate
The online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership includes 12 credits at a cost of $840 per hour, making it a competitively priced option for professionals seeking to build specialized skills to get further in their careers. In as little as one year, you’ll earn a high-impact credential to lead all types of organizations to success.
Arcadia University is a Military Friendly® school and a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon program. Contact our enrollment team to learn more about financing your education options.
What You Will Learn
The online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed to help you develop a strong theoretical and practical framework for modern leadership. You will gain a global perspective and learn to be an effective, inclusive manager in a wide range of contexts.
Certificate Outcomes
- Develop leadership strategies to improve productivity, performance, motivation, and shareholder value through the application of theoretical frameworks.
- Research and analyze leadership trends and best practices that enhance organizational value through human capital with an emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the workplace.
- Apply leadership principles and concepts to organizational settings and case studies that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills through logical and conceptually sound presentation of their views in written and oral formats.
Learn From Business Experts
Each course required for the online Organizational Leadership Certificate program is taught by expert faculty with real-world knowledge and experience. You’ll receive the same one-on-one attention and support online that is offered to students on campus.
Faculty Spotlight
Meg Nolan, EdD, Assistant Professor
Dr. Meg Nolan, EdD, has taught in the undergraduate and MBA programs in Arcadia’s School of Global Business for over 10 years. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Arcadia University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in HR management and business administration from Temple University.
Full Bio
She has over 20 years of experience in higher education teaching, course development, HR management consulting, and delivering professional leadership, management, and HR training programs.
Her research interests include cultural intelligence, experiential learning, and short-term international travel experiential learning programs. Her areas of teaching include management, human resources management, international organizational behavior, and leadership.
Online Learning Experience
Arcadia’s online programs bring together the best aspects of flexibility and personal guidance. You can study at your pace, accessing the online coursework at convenient times for your schedule. At the same time, we built our online environment to provide seamless engagement with your instructors and classmates. Benefit from a highly flexible experience backed by ongoing support for achieving your career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the online Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate. If you have any other questions, request more information to connect with an enrollment advisor or call 855-235-6653.
What is organizational leadership?
Organizational leadership is an approach to management grounded in motivating others to utilize their strengths and work together to accomplish business goals. Organizational leadership programs often focus on helping students develop their management expertise while preparing them to help others reach their professional potential.
Is Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership program accredited?
While the certificate in organizational leadership itself does not have programmatic accreditation, it is offered through Arcadia University's School of Global Business, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Does Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership require a GMAT or GRE score for admission?
No, entrance exam scores are not required for admission to Arcadia's online Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate program. You can learn more about our admissions policies by completing a request information form.
Does Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership program require work experience?
Previous work experience is recommended – but not required – for admission to graduate programs. You can learn more about our admissions requirements by contacting us or by visiting our graduate admissions page.
How do I apply to Arcadia's Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership online program?
The first step is submitting your online application.
Source
- “Management Occupations.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved June 2024 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm.
