Leadership in Service Industries, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Certificate

This graduate certificate meets the growing demand for specialized leadership training within the service sector, offered in both online and in-person formats to accommodate both traditional students and working professionals. The certificate serves as a robust addition to the existing Master of Science programs, providing students with a targeted focus on human-centric leadership and strategic management. This program acts as a formal gateway to the Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Consumer Science. Students can successfully complete this certificate and seamlessly transition those credits into a full master’s degree, whether they choose a residential or online experience.

Certificate Requirements

9 Credits Required

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Apply leadership theories and principles to effectively manage people, teams, and organizational culture in service industries.
• Cultivate a service excellence mindset by designing and implementing strategies that foster customer-centric cultures and co-create service value.
• Analyze complex organizational environments and conduct competitor assessments to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Formulate, execute, and evaluate strategies that enable service organizations to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives on human behavior, service management, and strategic frameworks to address contemporary challenges in service sectors.

GPA Requirements

A minimum grade of B- of each course to achieve the final certificate.

Graduate Programs Disclaimer

• The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
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• Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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