Leadership in Business ,Certificate
Communication, Leader, Management, leadership, professional
The leadership in business certificate program helps students understand the concept of leadership. Students in this program cultivate their leadership identity and understand how the development of their leadership skills impacts their professional development.
Students develop a strong set of skills necessary for success in a dynamic workplace, including communication, teamwork and collaboration, and problem-solving.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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Leadership Core Courses | ||
MGT 300: Principles of Management and Leadership
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MGT 303: Honors Organizational Strategies, Leadership, and Behavior
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
MGT 310: Collaborative Team Skills
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MGT 411: Leading Organizations
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
Leadership Development Electives | ||
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
Cultural Competency Elective | ||
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
Co-curricular Experience | ||
*All pending approval of the certificate coordinator
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1. Complete an approved internship. This requirement must be completed after approval to add the certificate.
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2. Approved leadership position on an executive board with a registered ASU club or organization.
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3. Approved leadership role in support of the W. P. Carey School of Business or ASU community: (WPC 101 Facilitator, WPC Peer Advisor, Camp Carey Director, Leadership Through Action (Tillman Program), USG Position, Community Assistant, Residential Engagement Leader, A.P.P.L.E., other petition-approved activity).
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4. ASU-affiliated study abroad program OR 75 hours of service learning or community service.
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The certificate in leadership in business requires 15 credit hours with at least 12 upper division credits. To receive the certificate, students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better.
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Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is open only to undergraduate students in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in leadership in business with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. Many decide to pursue employment in management, sales and marketing.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
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BA 170
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.