Executive Leadership

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.

Asynchronous online classes provide you the maximum flexibility to complete the five courses at your own pace and in as little as one year. Our program features faculty expertise that results in real-world skills that will allow you to drive organizational effectiveness and performance.

Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership


Pursue a graduate certificate program that is flexible with your schedule, convenient to your 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!

 

Program Information

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.

Degree

Certificate

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

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Executive Leadership Curriculum

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership conveniently offers 100% online executive leadership courses. Invest in your business leadership career prospects by building professional competencies in entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, budgeting, and change management. Our curriculum offers direct workplace application, and you'll leave our program well-prepared to take on leadership roles in any organization.

Pair your certificate with an MBA

You can earn the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership as a standalone credential, or you can build on your expertise with Duquesne's Professional MBA.

Hear from Our Alumni

Jermaine Benjamin

"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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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.
  • 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)