OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Strategic Leadership Certificate |
Certificate code: CTLEAD
College of Business
Walter Center for Strategic Leadership
Copeland Hall 401
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2042
www.ohio.edu/business/academics/certificates/strategic-leadership
Kim Jordan, Certificate Director
jordank1@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Strategic Leadership Certificate (CTLEAD) seeks to attract, develop and mentor high-potential undergraduate students across the university who possess excellent skills in their chosen field and want to develop cutting-edge leadership potential. The primary focus of the program is to promote student development of core leadership skills needed to work effectively on project teams, succeed in complex assignments, and meet strategic objectives.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
Criteria for admission into the Strategic Leadership Certificate program include:
- Submission to the Management Department office of a completed application form - the application for the certificate is online ;
- Submission to the Management Department office of a copy of the applicant’s most recent DARS report indicating an overall G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher;
- Submission to the Management Department office of the applicant’s resume demonstrating the characteristics that support the student’s interest in leadership, for example, an above-average G.P.A., strong work ethic, previous leadership experience or courses involving organizational or leadership competencies, prior work and leadership positions, etc.;
- Completion by the applicant of a faculty panel interview, if requested.
Admission to the certificate program is expected to be competitive, and applicants demonstrating past leadership experience, either paid or unpaid, are preferred. Admission cannot be guaranteed to all students meeting the admission criteria. Undergraduate applicants from across the university are encouraged to apply. See the Certificate Director for further information.
Each semester, those accepted into the Strategic Leadership Certificate program will have their progress tracked by DARS. An overall G.P.A. of 2.5 in certificate courses is required. The Strategic Leadership Certificate will be awarded only to students who have been accepted into the program and who have fulfilled all certificate requirements. Students will need to consult the Management Department office before the deadline for graduation to ensure that all requirements have been fulfilled and the certificate will be awarded.
External Transfer Admission
The same criteria for admission apply to transfer students.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students across the university and within the College of Business can deepen their career preparation by pursuing the field of Strategic Leadership through the certificate. Non-business students can build a complementary skill set that will be portable for their chosen field or occupation. Those who complete the program will be better prepared for managerial assignments or promotions in the management and leadership aspects of their careers.
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The strategic leadership certificate program requires a minimum of 15 hours. An overall G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher in certificate courses is required.
Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- MGT 2590 - Strategic Leadership Onboarding Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3400 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Additional Required Courses
Complete one of the following courses:
- COMS 2050 - Techniques of Group Discussion Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 2060 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships Credit Hours: 3
- JOUR 2500 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
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Complete one of the following courses: - MGT 4430 - Managerial Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4580 - Managing Transformations and Organizational Change Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4640 - Cross-Cultural Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3
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Complete one of the following courses: - MGT 3435 - Leadership in Practice Credit Hours: 3
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( MGT 3435 is open to all undergraduates without any prerequisites.)
- MGT 3730 - Entrepreneurial Business Consulting Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4560 - Strategic Leadership Consulting Credit Hours: 3
- ET 4950 - Robe Leadership Seminar Credit Hours: 3
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(Engineering & Technology majors ONLY)