Graduate Certificate in Change Leadership


AVAILABLE: Online | Mixed Mode
REQUIRED CREDITS: 18
LOCATIONS and START DATES: Online: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Renton, WA: Fall


Is this graduate Change Leadership certificate program for me?

If you're a working professional who wants to improve your ability to lead locally and globally, and you're looking for an opportunity to refine your skills in an ever-changing business climate, this graduate certificate program is a great fit. And you can also use the Change Leadership certificate program as a great stepping stone to a graduate program if you haven't yet earned a graduate degree.

At City University of Seattle, you can earn your graduate certificate in change leadership online or in class. If you choose to earn your graduate certificate online, you still have access to all CityU's great resources on "Blackboard" - our virtual classroom. Use this program to log in to get assignments, discuss topics with your classmates, collaborate on projects and check your grades. Basically, everything you do in class but without the commute. With online education, you can advance your career without taking time away from your responsibilities.

What will I learn in the graduate Change Leadership certificate program?

The Change Leadership certificate program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be a strategic leader in your field, at any level of your organization. Our program shows you how to:
  • Think systematically
  • Seek input from others so you can make sustainable decisions
  • Use your interpersonal skills to coach and motivate others
  • Make ethically, socially and environmentally responsible decisions
  • Navigate organizational politics and build strong teams

What can I do with my graduate certificate in Change Leadership?

Be a leader! Communicate your vision, make your organization stronger and position yourself for a promotion. Some of the positions held by CityU certificate holders include:
  • Team Lead
  • Head of Risk and Audit
  • Director of Academic Affairs
  • Director of Operations
  • Program Chair
  • Program Coordinator
  • General Manager
  • Performance and Service Development Manager
  • Change Management Officer
  • Performance and Delivery Manager
  • Principal Consultant
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior Specialist
  • Higher Education Faculty

Why CityU?

  • Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
  • Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
  • We keep class sizes small so you can get the personal attention you deserve.
  • You can get an education without sacrificing your lifestyle. Attend class and complete your coursework on a schedule that works best for you.

How to get started:

  1. Chat with an admissions advisor or call 888.42.CityU
  2. Apply now
  3. Submit application with application fee
Content Area (18)
MAL 505
Exploring Leadership (3)
MAL 515
Organizational Systems Coaching (3)
MAL 525
Synthesizing Leadership (3)
MAL 535
Leading Change in Diverse Organizational Cultures (3)
MAL 545
Ethical Leadership (3)
MAL 550
Critical Thinking and Innovation (3)