Graduate Certificate in Leadership

People from all disciplines and all work environments benefit from leadership skills. The Graduate Certificate in Leadership emphasizes the development of basic and essential leadership skills, including self-awareness, personal development, and emotional intelligence. Students in the program will gain an understanding of contemporary leadership issues that will help them increase their leadership potential in either formal or informal leadership roles.

This certificate program will be attractive to emerging leaders looking to enhance their skillset and grow professionally. The program supports current and emerging professionals from all backgrounds who want to elevate their careers and be effective leaders locally and globally. We do this by providing a high-quality education in a diverse classroom environment over four or nine months. Classes are scheduled in the late afternoons and one full Saturday per course.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Leadership can apply the completed courses to the Master of Business Administration program.

Funding

Certificate programs are not eligible for scholarship; however, industry professionals may have access to professional development funds through their employers.

Tuition and fees

This certificate is 9 credit units.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

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Graduate Certificate (G.Cert.)

• Language proficiency requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university
  • Applicants with three-year degrees and strong demonstrable potential for success in the program may be considered for admission. All applicants will be considered using a holistic admissions approach.
• Statement of Intent
• Current resume detailing positions held and a description of responsibilities.
• Two years of leadership* experience. Emerging leaders who have fewer than two years of leadership experience who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential through their
  professional and life experiences, are preparing for further leadership roles, and otherwise meet
  the standard admissions criteria, are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that you demonstrate
  your leadership experience in your detailed resume and Statement of Intent.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation (minimum one academic).

Deadlines and important dates

Submit an online application

Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.

During the application, you'll be asked for:

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• Contact information of your three referees
  
  • For your letters of recommendation, one of your referees must be an academic contact, and the other two may be academic or professional
• Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.

At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.

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Submit required documents

Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application.

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