Business leadership
Certificate, undergraduate
Become a leader in your organization
Do you want to become a leader in your organization? Then the certificate in business leadership is for you. Designed to offer a solid foundation in both leadership theory and practice, our program will help you develop the people skills necessary to mentor and lead teams and the analytical skills to make data-driven decisions in the workplace.
Earning a certificate in business leadership will show you how to:
- Acquire talent, lead teams and motivate people to achieve goals and innovate.
- Recruit, mentor, lead and resolve conflict in hybrid and remote learning settings.
- Make decisions using data and use analytics to provide visual insights for businesses to improve performance.
- Discover types of funding sources ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ to entrepreneurs and new businesses and how each affects a start-up's financial future.
Overview
Related Topics
From teamwork to triumph
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Aspire to lead teams and manage people effectively.
- Seek to make data-informed decisions.
- Are interested in entrepreneurship or business development.
- Desire a flexible, online learning environment.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
3,027 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- General and Operations Managers
$54,141 - Postsecondary Business Teachers
$48,689 - Management Analysts
$59,676 - Financial Managers
$95,273 - Sales Managers
$80,499
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
As a College of Business and Economics student, you have many hands-on learning opportunities to ensure your readiness for the real business world. Our experiential learning programs give you practical experience and business know-how that will set you apart.
Application information
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.