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This program is designed for those who need a strong foundation in principles of management to move ahead in their organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills.
FAQs
An online graduate certificate in leadership and management can help prepare you for a leadership role in the workforce. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in leadership and management is a 12-credit program designed with the input of top employers. Students who enroll in the course will learn management theory, organizational development, and the management of change. They also will develop important skills such as decision-making, communication, strategic planning, and leadership in diverse environments. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in leadership and management is a 12-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in six months or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in leadership and management follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in the leadership and management program at UMGC. However, we recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills.
You don't need any certifications to start the online graduate certificate in leadership and management program at UMGC.