Applied Leadership Certificate

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The Applied Leadership Certificate is a dynamic post-baccalaureate program designed to equip you with the essential skills to inspire, influence, and drive meaningful change. Whether you aspire to lead in the military, non-profit sector, government, or corporate world, this program provides a comprehensive foundation to help you become a transformational leader.

Enhance your career prospects and prepare for leadership roles such as military officer, non-profit director, religious leader, project manager, educational consultant, public administrator, or corporate executive with the Applied Leadership Certificate.

Learning Outcomes

Master the strategy of having effective, conflict-free hard conversations.
Learn how to modulate your leadership behaviors to maintain balance and effectiveness.
Become a more effective communicator to foster alignment and harmony within any team.
Identify and implement strategies to create a positive cultural shift in your organization.
Understand the role of accountability in leadership and how to leverage it to maximize your team’s success.
Develop a unique approach to building and nurturing professional relationships.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition per credit hour	$558.50
Instructional Support Fee per credit hour	$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.

Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
PCS 6313	Organizational Culture	3
PCS 6323	Effective Organizational Discourse	3
PCS 6333	The Dichotomies of Leadership	3
PCS 6343	Foundations of Organizational Leadership	3
Total Hours		12

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

PCS 6313

Organizational Culture

PCS 6323

Effective Organizational Discourse

PCS 6333

The Dichotomies of Leadership

PCS 6343

Foundations of Organizational Leadership

Total Hours

Admissions Process

Applications for the degree programs are reviewed two times a year. The application deadlines for those semesters are as follows:

Fall Semester - August 1
Spring Semester - December 1
Summer Semester - May 15

Graduate Admissions

Submit an online application. You will choose Applied Leadership Certificate as your program of interest and Online Education as your campus.
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Statement of Purpose
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students.
One official transcript showing bachelor’s degree or progress toward degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
- Electronic transcripts should be sent to: gradapps@grad.msstate.edu Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Only one copy of an electronic transcript is required.
- Paper Transcripts Address (USPS):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  P.O. Box G
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
- Physical Street Address (for DHL, Fed Ex, UPS, DHS, etc.):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  175 President Circle
  116 Allen Hall
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
Pay $60 non-refundable application processing fee

Attention International Students

International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score greater than 550. Detailed information regarding international applications can be found in the Graduate Catalog. Questions regarding international applications can be addressed to the Office of the Graduate School at gradapps@grad.msstate.edu.

ETS is providing home testing for the TOEFL iBT test, and MSU is encouraging students to take advantage of this testing option. For those students applying who have taken the TOEFL within five years of the semester they plan to enroll and are unable to access the TOEFL iBT test from home, we will accept your previous test scores.