
Graduate Certificate in
Strategic Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Key Information
Campus location
Champaign, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 - 6 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 3,984
Application deadline
15 Feb 2024
Earliest start date
Oct 2023
Introduction
In the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management program, you'll develop the capabilities, confidence, and mindset to elevate the performance of individuals and teams, shape strategy, and drive competitive advantage for your organization. You'll learn how from top MBA faculty - getting frameworks and tools, knowledge, and skills that will position you as a standout leader and manager. With the new capabilities you develop, you'll be ready to lead and to start making a difference on the job right away - and throughout your career.
Learn in-demand skills for managing people and teams
You'll develop a full set of leadership and management skills you'll be able to apply immediately, including the ability to:
- Understand the behavioral concepts and theories underlying organizational performance
- Lead, manage, and collaborate with individuals and teams to achieve strong outcomes
- Use proven frameworks and approaches to arrive at executive-level decisions
- Formulate and implement organizational strategies for gaining competitive advantage
- Develop structures to activate organizational strategies effectively
- Demonstrate everyday business leadership and management acumen
Ideal Students
This program is designed for:
- Early- to mid-career professionals who aspire to leadership positions
- Professionals who have recently been promoted into leadership positions
- Leaders who want to strengthen their capabilities
- People with a technical background but no management experience
Admissions
Curriculum
The Strategic Leadership & Management Graduate Certificate is comprised of three courses for a total of twelve credit hours.
- BADM 508: Leadership and Teams
- BADM 509: Managing Organizations
- BADM 544: Strategic Management
Courses are available at different times during the year.
Program Outcome
Develop the capabilities, confidence, and mindset to elevate the performance of individuals and teams, shape strategy, and drive competitive advantage for your organization.
English Language Requirements
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