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Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Transform your leadership potential with Montreat College’s Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership. In just six months, learn to lead, communicate effectively, and inspire others through Christian principles in today’s evolving professional environments.
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Why obtain Certification?

Montreat College’s Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed for professionals ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This 9-credit, six-month program equips students with the tools to manage organizational change, build collaborative teams, and lead with confidence and integrity. Through courses in leadership theory, communication, and change management, students gain both the practical and ethical framework to navigate the challenges of today’s dynamic workplace. Students explore contemporary leadership models, practice effective communication for organizational growth, and learn proven strategies for implementing and sustaining positive change.

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At Montreat College, we understand the unique challenges adult learners face. That's why we've created a program that empowers you to balance work, family, and education without compromising your career ambitions.
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Our classes are conveniently scheduled, so you can earn your degree while still meeting your daily commitments.
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Join a close-knit community of experienced faculty who are dedicated to your success. As an AGS student, you're part of the Montreat family.
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We are committed to making a Christ-centered education as affordable as possible, so you can achieve your educational goals. That’s why Montreat College tuition is nearly 25% lower than the national average for private colleges and universities.
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Montreat College offers a wide range of degree programs and certificates in fields such as Business Administration, Education, Counseling, and more. Our programs are designed to align with industry trends and provide you with the skills employers are seeking.

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Tuition: $445 per credit hour
Student Fees: $250 per semester // Graduation: $100

BUSN 5112: Contemporary Issues in Organizational Leadership (3 credit hours)

Course descriptions: This course highlights contemporary issues and perspectives on organizational leadership, multi-disciplinary perspectives, and leadership models. Students will learn the distinction between leadership and management, collaboration strategies, and how to manage organizational behaviors, with an emphasis on real-life application of their personal philosophy of leadership.  

Course objectives: 

  • Students will describe contemporary issues and perspectives on organizational leadership. 
  • Students will highlight the distinction between leadership and management. 
  • Students will compare and contrast a variety of leadership theories. 
  • Students will survey strategies for developing and articulating a vision, leading using collaboration, and strategies to manage organizational behavior. 
  • Students will analyze both effective and ineffective leadership strategies. 
  • Students will develop and articulate a personal leadership statement integrating personal faith. 
  • Students will use proper APA writing conventions and standards. 

BUSN 5809: Communication Skills for Organizational Change (3 credit hours)

Course descriptions:  This course explores the communication tools available to help organizational leaders for institute change, perception, and organizational growth. Students will examine and evaluate communication in a variety of formats, including dyadic, small group, formal and informal communication, and practice developing their personal communication skills. 

Course objectives:   

  • Students will be able to survey a variety of communication tools and strategies. 
  • Students will be able to evaluate communication tools and strategies for instituting change, perception, and organizational growth. 
  • Students will be to compare communication formats, including: dyadic, small group, formal and informal communication. 
  • Students will be able to generalize communication strategies for effective collaboration. 
  • Students will be able to assess and apply effective communication strategies for effective collaboration. 
  • Students will be able to examine the relationship between collaboration and group strategies. 

BUSN 5838: Leading Organizational Change (3 credit hours)

Course descriptions: The only constant in organizations is change. In this course, students explore the concepts and practical techniques of organizational design and change, with an emphasis on change management, organizational design, and change strategies. 

Course Objective: Students will explore the leader’s role in creating and preventing change, and strategies for coping with organizational resistance. 

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