Graduate Certificate in Management Leadership
Leadership is the ability to move others in a unified manner toward a common goal. It is not related to typical notions of authority. Rather, it is a skill that requires self-awareness, self-monitoring, social-awareness, and relationship building. Leadership is employed across all organization functions, and thus is the central source of progress and innovation in all organizations. This graduate certificate educates students in the principles of effective leadership.
| Admission deadlines: | Fall |
| Round 1 1/15 | |
| Round 2 3/1 | |
| Round 3 5/15 | |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations required. |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements. Please note: international students who require a student visa from GW are not eligible to apply for admission to this program. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are: | |
| - Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - Academic PTE: 68 |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-1212 (phone)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Visit the program website for additional program information.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 9 credits in required course and 3 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MBAD 6263 | Organizations and Human Capital | |
| MGT 6210 | Leading Teams | |
| MGT 6253 | Leadership and Executive Development | |
| Electives | ||
| 3 credits from the following: | ||
| MGT 6215 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | |
| MGT 6252 | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
| MGT 6257 | Performance Management and Development | |
| MGT 6270 | Consulting Processes | |
| MGT 6285 | Social Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 6286 | Creativity and Innovation | |
| MGT 6287 | Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Advanced People Analytics) | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Diversity and Globalization) | |