Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Leadership

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This certificate program is intended primarily for individuals interested in learning more advanced concepts in organizational leadership after completion of an MBA or equivalent degree or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Students apply through the Office of Graduate Programs.

Courses in the program have prerequisites which must be completed, if not already taken as part of the prior MBA or equivalent degree or MSN or DNP. At most one equivalent graduate-level course in which a grade of B (3.0) or better was earned may be transferred into the program.

The certificate may be earned in conjunction with a degree program or as a stand-alone credential. (Students pursuing a stand-alone credential are not eligible for federal financial aid and may not participate in Commencement.) After the student applies for graduation, the certificate is posted to the student’s official transcript and an official diploma stating the area of the certificate is issued.

Admission to the Program

Students pursuing certificates in business are admitted to the program using the same criteria as those currently existing for the MBA program with the exception of GMAT or GRE scores. Admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate requires an MBA or equivalent degree or MSN or DNP. Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in their bachelor’s degree. The applicants must also have completed a college level mathematics, statistics, or quantitative course to be eligible for the program. Applications for admission are available from the School of Management Office, its website, or from the Office of Graduate Programs. Admission to the program is not granted until the application materials are submitted and reviewed.

Application Deadlines

Priority application deadlines are:

August 1 for fall entry
November 15 for winter entry
March 15 for spring entry
May 15 for summer entry

International applications are due:

May 1 for fall entry
September 1 for winter entry

Completed files received by the deadline receive priority in review; files completed after the deadline are reviewed if seats remain.

Completed applications should be received by the Office of Graduate Programs by the published deadlines. For additional information consult:
School of Management
University of Michigan-Flint
1 Riverfront Center West
Flint, MI 48502-1950
(810) 762-3160

Requirements

A minimum grade of B (3.0) is required in each course.

Fifteen credits (12 for MBA or equivalent degree holders), to include:

Core Courses (6-9 Credits)

One (waived for MBA or equivalent degree holders) from:
MGT 541 - Organizational Behavior (3)
NUR 840 - Organizational and Administrative Theory (3) (for DNP holders only)
MGT 501 - Organizational Communication and Negotiation (3) or, if an equivalent course has been completed with a grade of B (3.0) or better, an additional course from the list of electives.
MGT 549 - Leadership in Organizations (3)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Two from:

Additional Requirements

A minimum of 9 credits in the program must be completed at UM-Flint.

Students who received credit for undergraduate courses with graduate course equivalents cannot receive graduate credit for those courses.

Coursework more than 3 years old must be reviewed by School of Management for content alignment with current certificate requirements.

Certificate credits may be applied toward at most 1/6 the total credits of a relevant master’s program.