University Catalog 2026-2027

Business Leadership (Certificate)

This program is designed to help you create a leadership style that’s ideal for you and develop healthy organizational relationships that nurture and inspire employees. Students focus on making sense of leadership experiences, embracing leadership challenges as they unfold, and navigating a dynamic business culture.

Business Leadership Certificate Website

Applicant Information

  • Delivery Method: On-Campus
  • Entrance Exam: None
  • Interview Required: None

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: October 31

Plan Requirements

Required Courses4
Leading People 1
and Leading People 2
Leading People
Jenkins Leadership Challenge
Elective Courses8
Select at least eight hours of coursework listed under "Elective Courses" below
Total Hours12

Elective Courses

Select eight hours of coursework from the list below:
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Core Concepts of Human Capital Management
Leading Teams
Women as Leaders
Business Relationship Management
Special Topics In Business Management (Accelerate Your Career)
Special Topics In Business Management (Business Relationship Management)
Special Topics In Business Management (Emotional Intelligence)
Special Topics In Business Management (Executing a Strategy from a Leadership Perspective)
Special Topics In Business Management (Influencing Others)
Special Topics In Business Management (Managing MegaTrends)
Special Topics In Business Management (Resilient Leadership)
Special Topics In Business Management (The Art of Creating Organizational Culture)
Special Topics In Business Management (The Art and Science of Negotiation)
Special Topics In Business Management (The Art and Science of Negotiation in France (study abroad))
Special Topics In Business Management (Toxic and Destructive Leadership)

Faculty

Full Professors

  • Karen Jansen
  • Brad Kirkman
  • Roger Mayer
  • Tom Zagenczyk

Associate Professors

  • Patrick Flynn
  • Paul Mulvey

Practice/Research/Teaching Professors

  • Missy Makanui
  • Beth Ritter
  • Leigh Shamblin