Management and Leadership Certificate (Online)

Go to Division of Professional Studies  for more information.

Department Contact:

Division of Professional Studies Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick
Division of Professional Studies Director: Dr. Sherri Link

Partnering Academic Department: Business Administration
Chair: Dr. Angela Seidel, aseidel@francis.edu

Program Description:

The online Management and Leadership Certificate prepares individuals to enhance their knowledge in the management and leadership fields, advance in their chosen careers or change careers. The certificate emphasizes management principles, leadership styles, ethical leadership, human resource management, and decision-making. This 18-credit certificate is fully online and is a stand-alone credential or is stackable into the online BS in Management or online BS in Organizational Leadership.  

Admission candidates must have graduated from secondary or post-secondary with a minimum GPA of at least a 2.0. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:  

• Professionally and ethically communicate as a leader.  

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills. 

Admission Requirements:

See Division of Professional Studies  for admission criteria and information.

Certification and/or Licensure:

This program is not designed to lead to certification and/or licensure. Saint Francis University will award a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the certificate program.

Estimated Completion Time:

Typically 1-2 years of part-time study

Total Credits Required:

18 credits