Contact: Helen Han-Haas, Ph.D.
ghan@ysu.edu
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. The following courses are required:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 3725 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| MGT 4801 | Leadership in Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 3715 | Employee Relations and Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 3755 | Managing Workplace Diversity | 3 |
Students interested in declaring a certificate in Leadership need to complete an Intra University Request form with their Academic Advisor. Students must meet all course prerequisites to enroll in WCBA courses, including a minimum 2.5 overall GPA for 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