Graduate Certificate in Leadership at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The online graduate certificate is for working professionals who want to understand what leadership means today and lead more effectively. It covers organizational leadership, communication and team development, and financial management, with application across private, nonprofit, higher education and government settings.

Faculty: School of Continuing and Professional Studies | Duration: 18 graduate credits (6 courses); completed in two to three semesters or over up to three years | Intake: January, May, August | Study mode: online | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Four required courses: PSLP 5300 Foundations of Leadership, PSLP 5320 Organizational Leadership, PSLP 5330 Communication & Team Development, and PSLP 5340 Financial Management for Leaders. Two electives are chosen from specialty areas including cybersecurity management, health sciences management, human resources, procurement and contracts, project management and public administration.

Career pathways

Skills apply across industries for managing change, supporting teams and solving problems; no specific job titles listed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution; online application with unofficial transcripts (offers not binding until official transcripts are verified); Application for Virginia In-State Education Privileges. Deadlines: July 1 (August start), November 1 (January start), April 1 (May start).

Intake: January, May, August

Duration: 18 graduate credits / 6 courses, two to three semesters or up to three years

Apply through the official page: https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/leadership-certificate

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