Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate
Further your management practice and demonstrate a dedication to leadership.
York College of Pennsylvania’s Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate program promotes practical leadership skills for bachelor's degree holders and is taught by experienced practitioner faculty in four engaging online courses.
If you are starting out in the business world or have some experience, this four-course certificate program emphasizes the essential skills to help you become a better leader, effectively manage teams, and progress in your career.
About the Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management
Strategic Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Requirements
The Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate program curriculum covers leadership theories, communication strategies, organizational behavior, and marketing. The online courses provide practical skills and innovative strategies for leading groups and organizations of any size.
Applicants interested in the graduate certificate program do not need a prior background in business. However, they must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The graduate certificate program’s 12 course credits can be stacked toward the 30-credit online Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership and Management program for those who would like to pursue a full graduate degree.
Strategic Leadership and Management Courses
Advance your career with our online courses in strategic leadership and management methods, elevated by practical projects and applications. These courses stack toward a full Master of Arts program if continuing your education post-certificate:
- IMC 520: Strategic Media Communication
- ML 510: Foundations of Leadership
- ML 550: Complex Organizations
- MBA 531: Strategic Marketing
Admissions and Financial Aid
York College’s rolling admissions schedule allows students to apply to the Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate program at any time to begin in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Find graduate certificate admission and application information.
With just four courses, the Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate is less expensive than a complete graduate degree program. The Financial Aid Office can help determine if you qualify for any available financial aid, such as federal loan funds. Review tuition and costs for graduate courses at York College.
Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management at York College of Pennsylvania
Our flexible online graduate certificate program in Strategic Leadership and Management facilitates career exploration and advancement for professionals in any field.
Ready to begin differentiating yourself with this practical credential? Request more information to get started. Or, begin your application.
Elevate Management Career Prospects
With the one-year Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate, students of all levels of professional experience, regardless of their industry, can enhance their career opportunities and prepare themselves to take on leadership responsibilities and advance to management roles.
Impact career trajectories in fields such as:
- Consulting
- Hospitality and customer service
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Media and communication
- Public relations
- Technology
Training in strategic leadership can significantly drive innovative progress for managers in various for-profit sectors. With a graduate certificate in this field, students have access to elevated salary potential for even entry-level management positions.
Professional Development Experiences
While taking flexible online courses, students pursuing the Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate can immediately apply the advanced skills they learn, with a sounding board of peers in various disciplines. In addition, students can explore the Career Development Center to gain real-world learning opportunities, such as short-term internships.
Learn From Engaged Practitioner Faculty
The professors you’ll learn from have either transitioned from established careers across business sectors or still engage with their practice while teaching courses online and in person. Leveraging their personal network and York College’s collaborative partnerships with community organizations, faculty facilitate many opportunities for graduate certificate students.
Networking and Community Hubs
From the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship to the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation, York College business students and faculty regularly collaborate and network with local industry and corporate leaders to build and develop business initiatives.
Explore opportunities to advance community progress, meet innovators in strategic management, and get to know Graham School of Business facilities.
Build and Expand Leadership and Management Skills
The one-year Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate program offers students the ability to hone and practice skills, including:
- Development of long-term goals and objectives to drive organizational direction
- Coordination of complex projects within budget and schedule
- Communicating innovative visions persuasively and motivating others
- Effective management through transitions, conflicts, and other obstacles
- Design and implementation of data-driven marketing campaigns that align with organizational strategy
Related Graduate Certificates and Degree Programs
The Graham School of Business collaborates with regional partners and leverages faculty expertise to offer graduate students a range of specialized disciplines in business. Students can also stack eligible certificate credits toward our master’s programs.
Explore related graduate certificates in business:
And our full business master’s programs:
Frequently Asked Questions
Strategic leadership involves analyzing internal and external factors and then setting a visionary course to gain a competitive advantage. It means assessing team capabilities and industry trends to determine needed changes. For professionals, exercising strategic leadership includes identifying new initiatives to best position their department or organization for the future.
A leadership certificate equips professionals with strategic management capabilities to take on greater responsibilities in their current roles or pivot into new leadership positions. The skills developed can lead to career advancement in areas like operations, project management, decision-making, HR, budget oversight, and organizational change management.
Leadership focuses more on rallying people behind a vision through motivation and influence. Management emphasizes operational execution — planning logistics, monitoring budgets, and organizing teams to accomplish goals. While complementary, leadership drives innovation and change, and management promotes stability and order. Professionals with both strong leadership and management abilities are assets to any organization.
Strategic Leadership and Management Courses
Your class schedule will include a series of core courses related to your field and taught by faculty experts.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Media Communication | IMC 520 | 3 Credits |
| Strategic Marketing | MBA 531 | 3 Credits |
| Foundations of Leadership | ML 510 | 3 Credits |
| Complex Organizations | ML 550 | 3 Credits |
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