The Certificate in Leadership provides YSU students with a broad understanding of leadership as a phenomenon and its impact on the organizational behavior of individuals and firm performance.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 1500 | Foundations of Business | 3 |
| or BUS 1500H | Honors Foundations of Business | |
| MGT 3715 | Employee Relations | 3 |
| MGT 3725 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| MGT 3755 | Managing Workplace Diversity | 3 |
| MGT 4801 | Leadership in Business and Society | 3 |
Students interested in declaring this certificate need to complete an Intra University TransferRequest form with their academic advisor. Students must meet course prerequisites, including a minimum 2.5 overall GPA to enroll in upper level business courses. WCBA courses must be completed with the grade of a "C" or higher and cannot be taken Credit/No Credit.
Learning Outcomes
- Identification and knowledge of leadership and management (how they are similar and different, and importance of both)
- Understand the impact of leadership styles on organizational performance
- Understand how leadership and diversity influence organizational effectiveness
- Understand and apply social influence principles