Leadership Strategies Graduate Certificate

Elevate your career and become a strategic leader

Leadership Strategies Graduate Certificate

Develop the tools needed to define where an organization is headed and how an organization will get there with Davenport University's Leadership Strategies Graduate Certificate. The ever-changing global environment requires creative strategies for achieving organizational growth and development. Davenport's strategic leadership certificate focuses on cultivating critical thinking, ethical decision-making and the integration of core business decisions to help you drive success in organizations.

Built for working professionals, you can complete the strategic leadership graduate certificate 100% online through Davenport’s Global Campus. This graduate certificate can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or while taking Master of Business Administration courses.

Davenport's College of Business holds specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) so you know you’re receiving high-quality, innovative instruction.

What is strategic leadership?

Strategic leadership is a mindset to adapt, innovate and succeed. Strategic leaders tackle problems efficiently and creatively. In addition, they identify what the organization needs to grow and can motivate, align ideas to strategy, and inspire employees to make significant contributions to the organization’s success.

Explore classes for Davenport’s leadership strategies graduate certificate

Classes for the leadership strategies certificate emphasize skills in project management, human capital structures and change management. Students will develop skills to strategically innovate, plan and implement.

Prerequisite: BUSN 520 - Management and Marketing (or undergraduate equivalent or experience) is a required prerequisite that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Strategies.

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MGMT653	Leading Organizations This course is designed to provide new ways of thinking about leadership philosophies and strategies to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations. Students begin with an exploration of the nature of effective leadership and leadership theories. Understanding power, creating change, developing teams, and guiding group decisions are examined in the context of the roles of a leader. Students learn how to recognize leadership traits and approaches so they can develop their own leadership style. Case studies involving real-world situations that confront leaders are used so that students can formulate strategies to improve the performance of followers through effective leadership. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520	3
MGMT670	Enterprise Growth & Developmnt This course explores the entrepreneurial process and its applications in new ventures and other aspects of business management. It examines various approaches to building new venture teams, securing financial support and implementing strategies for sustainable enterprise growth and development. The student will develop the ability to recognize and promote opportunities for change in their organization. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT732	Project Leadership Students will gain an understanding of the concepts and practices necessary to lead companies in a project environment; impacting all areas of the organization, such as operations management, technology initiatives, human resources policies and product development. The course will focus on translating global organizational objectives into project initiatives that meet corporate goals. Topics include leadership and communication skills, the role of the Project Management Office (PMO), and the associated processes and controls required to manage project portfolios in a coordinated global environment. Special focus is given to agile project management concepts necessary to operate in an ever-changing environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT760	Organizational Design/Develop An interdisciplinary approach to organization design and development serves as the foundation to evaluate organization performance at many levels. This class emphasizes the alignment of organizational design objectives, which focus on structure and systems to improve efficiency, with organizational development objectives to improve individual performance, group effectiveness and organizational culture. Within the context of an organization’s mission and stakeholder set, the influence of different structures and systems on organizational culture and communication are evaluated to identify the optimum design that will support long term performance and development goals. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 or MGMT653	3
MGMT775	Leading Transformationl Change The nature of the global economy and constantly changing environments results in organizations that must be adaptable to be successful. Nothing changes until people’s behaviors change. This course will focus on the role a transformational leader plays in creating a culture of change and managing change. Transformational leaders direct change by creating a compelling shared vision and effectively communicating this vision to all stakeholders. The full range of transformational leadership behaviors and strategies to build and sustain a culture that embraces change will be explored. Case studies and real-life scenarios will be used to better understand resistance to change, change obstacles, ethical ramifications, and how a leader can anticipate and overcome these challenges. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MGMT653 or MGMT760	3

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Finish this graduate certificate in just one semester

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Apply 100% of your certification course credits to an MBA in Leadership Strategies

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of Davenport students receive a scholarship or gift aid that, unlike student loans, does not have to be repaid

Why get a certificate in leadership strategies at Davenport?

In as little as one semester, you'll build competencies in conceptualizing and planning organizational systems and processes that integrate sustainable business practices for long-term success. This 100% online leadership strategies certificate program at Davenport was designed for working professionals just like you. Apply relevant work experience or certifications to earn credit toward completing your master's in leadership strategies degree.

While earning your certificate in leadership strategies, you’ll get personalized attention from professors who are experts in their fields. And with a 95% graduate satisfaction rate, you can trust Davenport’s strategic leadership graduate certificate is worth your time, energy and effort.

Experience the Davenport difference:

IACBE accreditation

Receive a strategic leadership graduate certificate online that holds specialized accreditation by the IACBE.

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Easy transition to an MBA degree

Easily move on towards getting your MBA in leadership strategies after you earn your strategic leadership graduate certificate.

Preparation for leadership positions

Take graduate certificate courses from industry-experienced leaders so you're prepared for a career in any industry, anywhere in the world.

Personalized attention from professors

Smaller classroom sizes mean you get one-on-one attention from expert faculty.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*

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