Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is a 12-credit program designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework for professionals who currently hold leadership positions or are aspiring to leadership roles in organizations. The certificate program views leadership as a process and as such will emphasize practical application. While addressing leadership needs in both profit and nonprofit organizations, especially social service, business, government, education and manufacturing.

The certificate program is designed to meet the needs and schedules of working students and can be completed in one year by enrolling in one course per trimester, as well as the summer term. These credits can apply to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.

How to Apply

You can apply online for free or

Complete the graduate certificate application
Submit an official undergraduate transcript
Pay a $35 application fee
Attach a one-page essay outlining your educational expectations and career aspirations
Mail to: Office of Adult and Graduate Programs; Mercyhurst College; 501 E. 38th Street; Erie, PA 16546.

Start date

The Graduate Certificate Program accepts rolling admission, but encourages fall term applications. In order to complete the certificate in one year, students must register for one class each term. Winter and spring admissions are based upon availability of class space.

Eligibility

Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution in any field are eligible for admission. Consideration to those not meeting the GPA requirement will be given on a case by case basis.

Certificate Requirements

Nine credits (three courses) from among required course offerings as well as a three-credit elective are required to fulfill the certificate requirements.

Students select and complete all of the following (3 credits each):

Leadership: Theory and Practice
Organizational Ethics
Leadership & Organizational Behavior

Students select and complete one of the following electives (3 credits each):

Organizational Communications for Leaders
Law and Public Policy
Global and Cultural Perspective in Organizations
Entrepreneurial Leadership in U.S. Business History
Leadership Seminar in Organizing Communities and Public Policy
Gender Issues and Leadership
Internship
Marketing & Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations
Human Resources and Volunteer Management
Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations

Course descriptions are available from the Graduate Office.

Contact

Candace Schiffer, Assistant Director Adult & Graduate Programs
Phone : 814-824-3384
Email: cschiffer@mercyhurst.edu

Sarah Murphy, Graduate Admissions Counselor
Phone: 814-824-2297
Email: smccoy@mercyhurst.edu