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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Strategic Leadership Certificate


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Certificate code: CTLEAD

College of Business  
Walter Center for Strategic Leadership
Copeland Hall 401
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2042
https://business.ohio.edu/

Kim Jordan, contact person
jordank1@ohio.edu

Program Overview

To attract, develop and mentor high-potential undergraduate students 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 Business Certificate program include: 1) Submission to the Management Department office of a completed application form; 2) 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; 3) Submission to the Management Department office of the applicant’s resume demonstrating the characteristics that support the students interest in leadership, for example, an above-average GPA, strong work ethic, previous leadership experience or courses involving organizational or leadership competencies, prior work and leadership positions, etc.; 4) Completion by the applicant of a panel interview, if requested, with strategic leadership faculty and at least one member of the Walter Strategic Leadership Center Advisory Board. Further, applicants demonstrating past leadership experience, either paid or unpaid, are preferred. Application forms may be picked up from the Management Department office. Admission to the certificate program is expected to be competitive. Members of groups historically underrepresented in business will receive special consideration.

External Transfer Admission

The same criteria for admission apply to transfer students.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

  Students completing this certificate will go into the discipline of their choice but will be prepared with the requisite strategic leadership skills that organizations are increasingly desiring.

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:

Additional Required Courses


Complete one of the following courses:

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