In an age of increasing complexity where greater demands are placed on executives to provide vision and pathways to the future, the ability to collaborate effectively, integrate technology, and adapt to an ever-changing environment are essential. Effective strategic leaders today must understand how to create a positive vision that constructively influences both the organization and those within it.
This certificate is for professionals who want to transition into or are currently serving at the senior or executive level in the public or private sectors or within nonprofits. Learn to better understand the context in which you will be required to develop, collaborate on and consider strategic-level decisions.
The online graduate certificate in strategic leadership will help you build the skills and knowledge for working at the executive level, where strategic perspectives are key to decision making. Upon completion, you will:
Courses in the strategic leadership online graduate certificate program analyze and examine the strategic thought processes of great leaders and help you develop your own leadership style. A total of 12 credits are required to complete the graduate certificate.
Earn your graduate certificate online at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for in-state tuition regardless of where you live. Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, our online graduate business programs will prepare you for leadership in your chosen field.
The estimated cost for the strategic leadership program based on current rates is $8,171. Use code UAFCBSM when applying to get your application fee waived!
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
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