The executive certificate in public and nonprofit leadership is a 6-credit graduate-level program intended for executives, managers and other professionals from the non-profit, public or civic sectors who wish to enhance their ability to lead volunteers. In a situation where participation cannot be demanded or extracted, the importance of inspiring commitment through the power of mutual influence (as opposed to the power of one's position) becomes paramount. That is the essence of voluntary leadership.
The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of OLCU 621 and OLCU 626 with a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Students who wish to pursue further graduate study in organizational leadership may use the above credits, providing the appropriate admissions standards are met.
Admission to the certificate program is granted to individuals who meet the standards for admission to a graduate program. Students who wish to pursue the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership may use the credits in this certificate program, providing that the admission requirements for the MAOL program are met.