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Graduate Certificate in Problem Solving for Leading Change at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, United States

Programme overview

The purpose of this certificate is to examine how individuals solve problems, work in teams, and acts as an agent of change in society. While most models and theories associated with leading change examine aspects of process, the courses associated with this certificate explore the connections of personality to leading change. Adaption-Innovation (A-I) theory will be the main focus in each of the courses, which indicates we each have a preferred way of solving problems. One can identify their preference to solve problems along a continuum, being more adaptive or more innovative.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

12 graduate credits required. Core courses include LDRS 5534: Leading with Cognitive Diversity; LDRS 5544: Leading Teams through Community Change; LDRS 5554: Leading Social Change; LDRS 5904: Project and Report.

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Entry requirements

Open to VT graduate students and others not enrolled in VT graduate programs. Admission: VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form Non-VT students: Complete online Admission Application

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