Leadership in Business, Certificate
Expand your skills beyond management, develop your voice and prepare to make meaningful contributions. Build valuable leadership skills in an efficient, focused package that gives you an edge in a competitive job market. Learn from award-winning researchers and teachers who guide every class.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Leadership in Business undergraduate certificate 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.
Why earn a leadership in business undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Beyond the classroom, you can plug into the wider ASU community, including more than 50 business clubs and organizations connected to the W. P. Carey School of Business. If you want to sharpen your leadership instincts alongside like-minded peers, the Future Leaders and Innovators Club is worth exploring.
You can also broaden your perspective through study abroad opportunities and by tapping into the broader Phoenix metro business ecosystem right outside your door.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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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. |
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MGT 300 Principles of Management and Leadership
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MGT 303 Honors Organizational Strategies, Leadership, and Behavior
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MGT 310 Collaborative Team Skills
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MGT 411 Leading Organizations
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Complete two co-curricular experiences (all pending approval of the certificate coordinator):
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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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.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this leadership in business undergraduate certificate prepares you for
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
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
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BA 170
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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