Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership

Learn to lead with vision and a strategic mindset with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership. This certificate program is designed for professionals in diverse fields who wish to develop strategic and entrepreneurial acumen, an understanding of behavior in organizations and the ability to motivate and lead organizational change.

Asynchronous online classes provide you the maximum flexibility to complete the five courses at your own pace and in as little as one year. Our program features faculty expertise that results in real-world skills that will allow you to drive organizational effectiveness and performance.

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership conveniently offers 100% online executive leadership courses. Invest in your business leadership career prospects by building professional competencies in entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, budgeting, and change management. Our curriculum offers direct workplace application, and you'll leave our program well-prepared to take on leadership roles in any organization.

You can earn the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership as a standalone credential, or you can build on your expertise with Duquesne's Professional MBA.

Graduation Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership Program

MGMT 601 The Entrepreneurial Manager 3 credits
MGMT 605 Behavior in Organizations 3 credits
MGMT 608 The Executive Environment 3 credits
MGMT 620 Business Strategy 3 credits
MGMT 619 Budgeting and Finance for Leaders 3 credits
Total credits   15 credits