Will I receive academic credit? How is this different from a MOOC or non-credit certificate?

Yes, each of the high engagement courses that comprise this certificate carry University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate credit. Each of these courses is complimented by MOOC components which do not carry credit independently.

Who can I contact with questions?

If you need further assistance, please email giesonline@illinois.edu with any questions.

Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management

In this for-credit program, you’ll learn in-demand skills for managing people and teams and developing and implementing organizational strategy—all from a top-ranked business school.

Apply by September 8, 2022

Classes start in October.

4-6 months

May vary depending on course load.

$3,840

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

100% online

Faculty teach live classes and offer weekly office hours.

The University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business is consistently ranked as one of the best in the United States, and delivers exceptional online learning experiences.

Curated, stackable content

Knowledge and skills are aligned with real-world demands and opportunities. The certificate stacks directly into the full Master of Business Administration (iMBA), Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA), and Master of Science in Management (iMSM) from the University of Illinois.

Hands-on practice

Through projects, exercises, and case studies, you’ll build the experience and confidence to apply what you’ve learned.

Interactive and supportive

Faculty teach live classes and offer weekly office hours, and teaching staff are available to provide support as needed.

Program description

Become a confident all-around leader and earn your certificate in approximately 16 weeks.

Required background

A bachelor's degree is required and professional experience, skills, or knowledge related to business concepts is preferred.

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Skills you will gain

leadership
organizational leadership
strategic leadership
organizational management
strategic management
digital transformation
organizational change
team building
leadership skills
managerial skills
organizational design
organizational development
business strategy

Overview

Build the skills to become an exceptional leader and manager in MBA-level courses taught by expert faculty. Benefit from live, interactive learning sessions with instructors and receive actionable feedback from teaching staff and your fellow learners. Through hands-on projects, exercises, and case studies, you’ll develop experience, insight, and in-demand leadership and management skills that you can apply immediately in your career.

The certificate stacks directly into the full Master of Business Administration (iMBA), Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA), and Master of Science in Management (iMSM) from the University of Illinois.

3 required courses

Course 1 of 3

BADM 508: Leadership & Teams

Overview

In this course, you’ll develop and learn how to integrate fundamental behavioral concepts and theories that have administrative applications. Your focus will initially be on the individual decision-maker but will ultimately take in interpersonal, organizational, and social structures and influences. You’ll also develop strategies and methods of research for behavioral applications in business.

Course 2 of 3

BADM 509: Managing Organizations

Overview

In this course, you’ll examine and analyze the organization as a social system and the impact of its various components on work attitudes and behavior. Topics covered include the development of organizational structures, organizational effectiveness, decision-making and policy formulation, leadership, and change.

Course 3 of 3

BADM 544: Strategic Management

Overview

In this course, you’ll engage in an integrative examination of executive-level decisions and policies that drive company survival and performance. Your focus will combine theoretical and practical learning through strategic management tools, frameworks, examples, and case studies. You’ll gain a top management view of companies and organizations that is essential learning for any leader.

The certificate stacks directly into the full Master’s of Business Administration (iMBA) from the University of Illinois.

Take the next step in your education to boost your career. This Graduate Certificate is a building block that offers you a pathway to a degree while also providing job-relevant skills today.

Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate allows you to earn credit directly towards the:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Business Administration (iMBA) (100% online)

Instructors

Frequently asked questions

Coursera does not grant academic credit; the decision to grant, accept, or recognize academic credit, and the process for awarding such credit, is at the sole discretion of the academic institutions offering the Graduate Certificate program and/or other institutions that have determined that completion of the program may be worthy of academic credit. Completion of a Graduate Certificate program does not guarantee admission into the full Master’s program referenced herein, or any other degree program.

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management

Apply by September 8, 2022

4-6 months

$3,840

100% online