Cedarville College

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a four-course, fully online sequence offered jointly by the Robert W. Plaster School of Business and the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Built on Scripture, the curriculum is designed to form servant leaders able to serve in organizational or ministry contexts. The certificate can be completed in as little as nine months (each course is seven weeks long) and is structured to fit working schedules. Cedarville undergraduates may take three courses in their senior year and finish the fourth after graduation.

What you'll study

The certificate consists of four online courses that focus on leadership from a biblical and practical perspective:

• Biblical Leadership
• Management and Leadership of Organizations
• Project Management
• Applied Leadership

The sequence emphasizes servant leadership and prepares students for roles such as director, team leader, entrepreneur, or executive pastor.

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Applications are accepted year-round with multiple start dates. Cedarville notes there is no application fee for graduate programs; prospective students should contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Career prospects

Graduates gain a compact set of leadership skills applicable in business, nonprofit, and ministry settings. The curriculum is pitched for those beginning their careers, newly promoted supervisors, entrepreneurs, and seasoned leaders seeking additional professional development. Typical roles cited include director, team leader, entrepreneur, and executive pastor.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cedarville describes its graduate tuition as competitively priced within Ohio and indicates graduate programs can be supplemented with various forms of financial aid. Interested applicants should consult Graduate Admissions or the program contacts for current information on costs, aid options, and any available scholarships.