Leadership in Business ,Certificate

Build the skills and confidence to lead with purpose. Expand your skills beyond management, develop your voice and prepare to make meaningful contributions. Whether you're advancing your career or stepping into a new role, you'll be ready to lead with clarity and confidence.

Description ▲

The leadership in business certificate program helps you understand the concept of leadership. You cultivate your leadership identity in this program and understand how the development of your leadership skills impacts your professional development.

You develop a strong set of skills necessary for success in a dynamic workplace, including communication, teamwork and collaboration, and problem-solving.

At a glance ▲

College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
Location: Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley

Curriculum ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The certificate in leadership in business requires 15 credit hours with at least 12 upper division credits. At least 12 hours must be taken at ASU. To receive the certificate, students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better.
MGT 300 Principles of Management and Leadership or MGT 303 Honors Organizational Strategies, Leadership, and Behavior 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
MGT 310 Collaborative Team Skills or MGT 411 Leading Organizations 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
COM 225 Public Speaking and Presentations (CIVI) COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions (CIVI) COM 312 Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation (CIVI) COM 319 Persuasion and Social Influence (CIVI) COM 400 Communication in Professions JUS 325 Globalization and Socio-Economic Justice MGT 310 Collaborative Team Skills MGT 400 Cross-Cultural Management (GCSI) MGT 430 Negotiations MKT 302 Strategic Marketing Management PAF 311 Leadership and Change (SOBE) PAF 410 Building Leadership Skills (SOBE) PAF 420 Managing Across Boundaries USL 210 Service Learning: Intro to Diverse Community Issues 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
COM 312 Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation (CIVI) COM 319 Persuasion and Social Influence (CIVI) COM 400 Communication in Professions JUS 325 Globalization and Socio-Economic Justice MGT 310 Collaborative Team Skills MGT 400 Cross-Cultural Management (GCSI) MGT 430 Negotiations MKT 302 Strategic Marketing Management PAF 311 Leadership and Change (SOBE) PAF 410 Building Leadership Skills (SOBE) PAF 420 Managing Across Boundaries 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
JUS 438 Human Differences: Dilemmas of Justice (CIVI) LES 380 Consumer Perspective of Business Law MCO 460 Race, Gender, and Media (SOBE) PHI 336 Social and Political Philosophy (CIVI) PHI 360 Business and Professional Ethics (HUAD) PHI 406 Moral Dilemmas REL 366 Islam in the Modern World (GCSI) REL 381 Religion and Moral Issues (HUAD) REL 480 Religion and Global Politics SBS 301 Cultural Diversity (SOBE) SOC 334 Technology and Society (SOBE) SOC 339 Grassroots Social Movements SOC 342 Mexico-U.S. Borderlands SOC 363 Men and Masculinity (SOBE) TCL 314 Transborder Latin American Migration to the U.S. (SOBE) TCL 328 Hispanic Religion, Culture and Healing WST 300 Women and Gender in Contemporary Society (SOBE) WST 331 Asian Pacific American Genders and Sexualities (HUAD) WST 365 Women and International Health WST 467 Ethnic Women Writers WST 471 Women's International Human Rights WST 485 Women, Gender, and Leadership 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3

Co-Curricular Experiences
Complete two co-curricular experiences (all pending approval of the certificate coordinator): Complete an approved internship. This requirement must be completed after approval to add the certificate. Approved leadership position on an executive board with a registered ASU club or organization. Approved leadership role in support of the W. P. Carey School of Business or ASU community: (WPC 101 Facilitator, WPC Peer Advisor, Camp Carey Director, Leadership Through Action (Tillman Program), USG Position, Community Assistant, Residential Engagement Leader, A.P.P.L.E., other petition-approved activity). ASU-affiliated study abroad program OR 75 hours of service learning or community service.

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

This certificate is open only to undergraduate students in the W. P. Carey School of Business.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Career opportunities▲

Graduates who have combined the certificate in leadership in business with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. Many decide to pursue employment in management, sales and marketing.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Contact information▲

Department of Management and Entrepreneurship | BA 170
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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Leadership in Business ,Certificate