Global Leadership Certificate

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Position yourself to compete in the modern marketplace by developing the skills and knowledge needed to take a globalized approach to leadership.

Why Study Global Leadership Online Through Kettering University

Develop the skills you need to lead your team or organization across borders, cultures, and industries. The graduate-level online Global Leadership Certificate from Kettering University combines a global focus with practical skills in areas like organizational behavior, ethics, and the process of decision-making in leadership positions.

The leadership certificate online program is designed for professionals who are ready to move into management. The certificate stands on its own as a powerful credential, or you can apply the credits you earn toward a master’s degree.

The online leadership certificate offers a smart, focused way to expand your competencies without putting your life or career on hold. 

What You’ll Learn

The 12-credit online Global Leadership Certificate, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, consists of three courses focused on helping you sharpen your ability to lead in an interconnected world.

A key feature of the program is its emphasis on applied learning, meaning you can immediately use what you learn at work. Whether you’re managing cross-border operations or preparing for an international leadership role, this certificate builds the strategic, ethical, and communication skills employers value.

The courses in the program are: 

  • BUSN-689 | Organizational Behavior: Expand your knowledge of organizational behavior through a comprehensive examination of theories at the individual, group, and organizational levels. 
  • MGMT-649 | Ethics and Leadership: Develop a deep understanding of ethical theories and the role of the leader within the business context, including an examination of contemporary issues related to leadership and building community partnerships.
  • MGMT-679 | Leadership: Strengthen your knowledge in leadership theories, models, and development with emphasis on relevant empirical evidence and application of these constructs to case studies that involve leadership and group functioning.

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Graduate School

Graduate Online Programs at Kettering

Email: graduateonline@kettering.edu
Phone: (810) 762-9711

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Dr. Scott Reeve
Dean, Graduate School and Office of Sponsored Research

Email: sreeve@kettering.edu
Phone: 810-762-9711

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Earn a Stand-Alone Credential or Apply It Toward a Master’s Degree

Earn a Stand-Alone Credential or Apply It Toward a Master’s Degree

The online Global Leadership Certificate offers options for how you use the credits you earn. You can complete the program as a stand-alone credential or choose to apply it toward one of the following master’s degree programs from Kettering University:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Engineering Management
  • Master of Science in Lean Manufacturing
  • Master of Science in Operations Management
  • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Science in Lean Systems
     
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Next Steps

Kettering’s online Global Leadership Certificate develops your confidence as a leader capable of navigating today’s diverse, complex international business landscape. This flexible program builds your skills in organizational behavior, ethics, and strategic decision-making, making it the ideal option for advancing in your current role or pivoting to international business opportunities. 

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