Graduate Certificate in Management & Leadership Online
Sharpen your leadership and management skills and make a bigger impact on developing businesses, processes and talent. This career-relevant online certificate program prepares you to advance in any organization.
Program Overview
Lead more effectively with a Management Graduate Certificate
Gain key insights to become a transformative leader in our Graduate Certificate in Management & Leadership program. Through 100% online courses, you will learn how to inspire others to collaborate on corporate initiatives and build ties that encourage team loyalty and commitment. Explore the management traits prevalent among principled, ethical leaders and understand how the dynamics of power, politics and influence impact motivation.
This affordable, career-relevant program also examines the various stages of entrepreneurial business models, from ideation, validation and preparation through operation, growth and exit strategies. Learn from top-tier, supportive faculty with real-world experience.
Upon completing this leadership certificate online program, you will be able to:
- Understand the use of power, politics and influence to motivate individuals and teams
- Explore the importance of ethical behavior and business integrity in the global business environment
- Exhibit essential leadership skills utilized by successful entrepreneurs
- Understand the use of power, politics and influence to motivate individuals and teams
- Explore the importance of ethical behavior and business integrity in the global business environment
- Exhibit essential leadership skills utilized by successful entrepreneurs
Management and Leadership career opportunities:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Director of Operations
- Vice President
- Business Owner
- Chief Executive Officer
- Director of Operations
- Vice President
- Business Owner
Graduate programs also available:
St. Cloud State offers additional graduate certificates and a Master of Business Administration online. Check out our MBA and other graduate certificate online programs.
Accreditation
The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 45+ years, showing a long-standing record of excellence.
Tuition
Manage your finances effectively with pay-by-the-course tuition
Our online graduate certificate program offers the same tuition to all in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is affordable and includes all fees.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad Cert – Management | $633.33 | $1,900 | $5,700* |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time. Local students may opt-in to additional fees giving them access to several on-campus resources. Click here for more information on the cost of attendance for St. Cloud State University.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start soon and finish your program fast
The online graduate certificate program from St. Cloud State features 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/12/25 | 12/27/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/21/25 |
| Spring B | 3/9/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/18/25 |
| Summer A | 5/11/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/20/25 |
| Summer B | 7/6/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/15/25 |
| Fall A | 8/31/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/27/25 | 9/9/25 |
| Fall B | 10/26/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/22/25 | 11/4/25 |
Now enrolling:
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Apply NowAdmissions
Follow these steps to apply to the leadership and management certificate program
Our streamlined admissions process makes it easy for you to get started right away. Please read the admission requirements to ensure you qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management online.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- No GMAT required
Application Requirements
- Professional resume
- Contact information for two professional references
- $78 application fee
- Short-answer questions, limit to 1200 characters/about 200 words (Note: counter in the system counts characters):
- How will this graduate certificate contribute to your personal or professional growth?
- As a graduate student, what do you aspire to contribute to the certificate courses and your fellow students?
Transcripts
Please submit transcripts from all colleges attended. We will accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application; however, official transcripts will need to be submitted before the end of the first term in the program. St. Cloud State staff will download official transcripts for graduates of St. Cloud State and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Non-St. Cloud State/Minnesota State transcripts may be ordered through the records office and delivered electronically to:
- Parchment – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
- National Student Clearinghouse – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
Official paper and international transcripts may be mailed to:
School of Graduate Studies
720 4th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Courses
Take a look at the curriculum for the management grad cert
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership online, you must complete three courses (nine credit hours).
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