Organizational Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Work effectively as a self-aware, reflective change leader with a graduate certificate in organizational development from ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø's School for Professional Studies. Strengthen your leadership through assessment, reflections, and project-based learning at SLU as you explore leadership at the personal, interpersonal/group and organizational levels.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, this nine-credit, fully online program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. If you have obtained an undergraduate degree or higher, you may pursue a stand-alone certificate. All courses are offered in eight-week terms through SLU Online, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.Ìý
Faculty
As a student in the School for Professional Studies at ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.
You could be halfway to a master’s degree."
Make yourself more marketable by diversifying your expertise and earning a master’s degree. All coursework completed successfully toward a post-baccalaureate certificate may count toward a School for Professional Studies master's degree.
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Careers
SLU's organizational leadership graduate certificate can be applied to a wide variety of careers. Competencies gained through the certificate are focused on developing a portable set of knowledge and skills that include how to be a leader in your current job, your future job and all areas of your life.
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Online Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates | $790 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For priority consideration for graduate assistantship, apply by Feb. 1.
For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
- Graduates will be able toÌýapply leadership competencies appropriate for a given situation or context.
ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Requirements
- Completed application​
- Undergraduate degree (most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better)
- Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
- Statement of purpose (about 500 words)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- External reference recommendations (encouraged but not required)
UponÌýadmission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to enroll in first-term coursework.
Requirements for International Students
Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
- Paper-based TOEFL: 550
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTE: 54
- Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5010 | Contemporary Organizational Leadership | 3 |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5350 | Team Leadership | 3 |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5100 | Prof Leadership Development | 3 |
´Ç°ùÌý°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5150 | Talent Mgmt & Development | |
´Ç°ùÌý°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5250 | Leading a Healthy Organization | |
´Ç°ùÌý°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5650 | Future-Focused Leadership | |
´Ç°ùÌý°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5750 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership | |
Total Credits | 9 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
Fall 1 | Ìý | |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5010 | Contemporary Organizational Leadership | 3 |
Fall 2 | Ìý | |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5350 | Team Leadership | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | Ìý | |
Choose 1 of the following: | 3 | |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5100 |
Prof Leadership Development | Ìý |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5150 |
Talent Mgmt & Development | Ìý |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5250 |
Leading a Healthy Organization | Ìý |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5650 |
Future-Focused Leadership | Ìý |
°¿¸é³¢¶ÙÌý5750 |
Contemporary Issues in Leadership | Ìý |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 9 |