This program is designed to help you coach team members, make smart decisions, create a leadership style that’s ideal for you, and develop healthy organizational relationships that nurture and inspire employees. Students focus on seeking embracing leadership challenges as they unfold, making sense of leadership experiences, and thriving in a dynamic business culture while leading with an ethical compass.

Program Requirements

The certificate program requires students to complete twelve (12) credit hours with an overall 3.0 GPA in all certificate courses. Credit toward the certificate in a particular course will be given only if a grade of B- or better is earned in that course. All courses in the program must be taken for a letter grade. No transfer credits will be accepted in the program and it must be completed within four years.

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Admissions Requirements

Current graduate students at NC State may not enroll in this certificate (exception – Jenkins MBA students)

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must achieve a grade of B- or better (a cumulative 3.0 GPA) to earn academic credit toward the certificate. 
• No transfer credits or course substitutions are accepted for this program. 
• Students must complete certification courses within four years of starting the program to count toward the certificate requirements. 

Applicant Information

• Delivery Method: On-Campus
• Entrance Exam: None
• Interview Required: None

Application Deadlines

• Fall: May 15
• Spring: October 31

Plan Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Required Courses		4
MBA 531 & MBA 532	Leading People 1 and Leading People 2
or MBA 530	Leading People
MBA 539	Jenkins Leadership Challenge
Elective Courses		8
Select at least eight hours of coursework listed under "Elective Courses" below
Total Hours		12

Elective Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Select eight hours of coursework from the list below:
MBA 533	Negotiation and Conflict Management
MBA 534	Core Concepts of Human Capital Management
MBA 535	Leading Teams
MBA 538	Women as Leaders
MBA 564	Business Relationship Management
Additional Special Topics Courses
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Accelerate Your Career)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (AI and Ethics)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Business Relationship Management)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Effective Diversity Management)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Effective Presentations to Boards & Executives)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Emotional Intelligence)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Executing a Strategy from a Leadership Prospective)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Improving Performance Through Feedback and Appraisal Systems)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Influencing Others)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (The Art of Creating Organizational Culture)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (The Art and Science of Negotiation)
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (The Art and Science of Negotiation in France (study abroad))
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Toxic and Destructive Leadership)

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