| Department: | |
| Hours Required: | 12 (9 core + 3 electives) |
| Categories: | Certificate / Endorsement, Graduate |
| Completion Time: | 1 year * |
| Delivery: | Hybrid, On-Campus, Online |
* Based on 2 classes per semester including summer
The Business Leadership Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential designed to equip professionals with essential leadership and organizational management skills. This certificate develops practical leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and project management expertise to prepare students for increased career responsibility and impact.
About The Program
- AACSB-accredited business school (reaffirmed 2025)
- Flexible format — online, on-campus evenings, or hybrid
- Stackable credentials & leadership focus — graduates gain practical skills in leading teams, managing projects, and fostering innovation
Learning Goals
- Graduate Certificate students will be effective communicators, using information technology to enhance decision-making through better communication.
- Graduate Certificate students are prepared to be socially responsible, effective business leaders with an awareness of cultural and diversity issues and the ability to make ethical decisions.
- Graduate Certificate students will be critical thinkers who can apply concepts from strategic management to integrate relevant information, decision-making techniques, and concepts from multiple business disciplines, making informed decisions in new or unfamiliar circumstances.
- Graduate Certificate students can effectively and legally access and use information to prepare an effective written report that supports decision-making.
- Graduate Certificate students will be competent in the business discipline.
Graduate Certificate Outcome
Graduates earning the Business Leadership Graduate Certificate are better prepared for roles such as Team Lead, Project Manager, or Organizational Supervisor. The program equips professionals to manage teams effectively, drive innovation, and implement strategic initiatives in various organizational settings.
Business Leadership Certificate Program Requirements (12Hours)
Core Requirements (9 Hours):
MGMT 6013 – Human Behavior in Organizations
MGMT 6083 – Leadership Development
MGMT 6093 – Leadership Action Project
Elective Options (3 Hours):
Select 3 hours from the following:
MGMT 6033 – Creativity, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship
SCM 6013 – Project Management
Admission Requirements
GRE/GMAT: Not required
Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Prerequisites for non-business majors (or equivalent undergraduate prep): 3 hrs finance (Junior level or above), 3 hrs statistics (Junior level or above), 3 hrs marketing (Junior level or above), 3 hrs management/organizational behavior (Junior level or above), 3 hrs microeconomics
GPA: Applicants must meet the School of Graduate Studies GPA standard for the program
