Executive Leadership Certificate

Executive Leadership

Required coursework can be completed in as few as 7.5 additional credits.

Learn to lead with vision and a strategic-mindset with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership. This certificate program is designed for professionals in diverse fields who wish to develop strategic and entrepreneurial acumen, an understanding of behavior in organizations and the ability to motivate and lead organizational change.

Professional goals, and ideal for a career as a senior business leader. Prepare to take on executive leadership roles with a certificate that directly applies to your workplace. Accelerate your career trajectory with Duquesne's business executive leadership courses: request more info, attend an information session, or apply now!

Learn to lead with vision and a strategic-mindset with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.

Degree

Certificate

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Required Credit Hours

7.5

Hear from Our Alumni

"The Executive Leadership Certificate program provided me the opportunity to learn from other professionals, the great experience of hearing fresh perspectives from top executives, and the ability to build upon a diverse skillset that will enable success in achieving my goals."

Jermaine Benjamin Global Manager, EHS, Product Stewardship Process Projects at PPG Industries

Curriculum

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General Overview

This certificate program is designed for professionals in diverse fields who wish to develop strategic and entrepreneurial acumen, an understanding of behavior in organizations and the ability to motivate and lead organizational change.

Required Courses

MGMT 601 The Entrepreneurial Manager (3 credits)
MGMT 605 Leadership and Motivation for Executives (3 credits)
MGMT 608 The Executive Environment (3 credits)
MGMT 620 Leading Strategic Change (3 credits)
MGMT 619 Budgeting and Finance for Leaders (3 credits)

Already completed the associated MBA courses? You can still pursue the Certificate in Executive Leadership for a total of 9 credits.

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