Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Total program credit requirement: 18 credit hours. Required core courses (12 credits):

• MGMT 1250 Principles of Leadership — 3 credits
• MGMT 2030 Inclusive Leadership — 3 credits
• MGMT 3500 Leadership Theory and Application — 3 credits
• MGMT 4500R Leadership Practicum — 3 credits

Electives (choose 6 credit hours) are drawn from an approved interdisciplinary list that includes but is not limited to:

• MGMT 1150R Leading in a Complex World - Developing Leadership Character
• MGMT 2970H Honors Seminar in Leadership Development
• MGMT 3000 Organizational Behavior
• MGMT 3020 Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations
• MGMT 3320G Cross Cultural Communications for International Business
• AERO 3100/AERO 3110 Leading People and Effective Communication A/B
• COMM 3410 Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation; COMM 4250 Communication and Leadership
• ESWF and ESMG leadership courses (e.g., Fireline/Fire Service Leadership, Incident Leadership, Advanced Emergency Services Leadership)
• HR 3550 Organization Development and Change Management
• MILS leadership sequence and other topics: MILS 1200, MILS 1210, MILS 1450R
• POLS, SOC, SLSS and other topic courses (examples: POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration; SOC 3510 Sociology of Work and Occupations; SLSS 3200 Leader--Teacher and Mentor)

Program learning outcomes include applying leadership theories to real situations, demonstrating oral and written communication within leadership contexts, and using critical analytical and problem-solving skills to address leadership issues.

Entry requirements

The published program text does not list separate admission prerequisites for the certificate. Students are advised to consult the Organizational Leadership Department page and meet with an advisor to confirm individual placement, transfer credit applicability, and any course prerequisites before enrolling.

Career prospects

The program notes relevance to supervisory and managerial roles. Occupational examples and BLS-style figures provided in the source include:

• Fundraising managers — Total Positions: 38,200; Field Growth: 5.9%; Median Salary: $119,200
• Human resources managers — Total Positions: 208,900; Field Growth: 6.5%; Median Salary: $136,350
• Training and development managers — Total Positions: 43,200; Field Growth: 7.3%; Median Salary: $125,040
• Managers, all other — Total Positions: 1,282,500; Field Growth: 5.7%; Median Salary: $133,560
• Management analysts — Total Positions: 1,018,300; Field Growth: 10.6%; Median Salary: $99,410
• Business teachers, postsecondary — Total Positions: 104,900; Field Growth: 6.7%; Median Salary: $97,130

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page points students to departmental advising for planning; for funding options, students should consult university-wide scholarship resources and speak with an advisor about scholarships, work-study, or transfer credit opportunities that may reduce costs. Online course options are available and may offer scheduling flexibility.