XI. Special Study Opportunities

Certificates and Diplomas

Certificate in Leadership

The Certificate in Leadership is offered by the University of Guelph through the College of Management and Economics. This certificate program allows undergraduate students to complete both their degree program and the certificate concurrently. As well, the certificate is available to students in the Open Learning program.

The program focuses on new leadership models and practical applications in a variety of organizational settings. Five undergraduate courses are required, in addition to 120 hours of leadership practice. Students will develop an historical and theoretical understanding of leadership with particular emphasis on contemporary theories, models and research.

The program consists of 2.50 credits chosen from the lists below, plus 120 hours of leadership practice, in an approved placement. Some courses require particular prerequisites; it is important to take into account the necessary prerequisites and semester offered when determining the sequence in which courses are taken. Students should consult with the Open Learning program Counsellor at the Office of Open Learning (ext. 56050).

Students who wish to enrol in the Certificate in Leadership program should contact the Office of Open Learning at 519-767-5000. For more information, please visit the website at: http://www.leadershipcertificate.com.

1.00 credits from:
UNIV*2000*DE [0.50] Foundations of Leadership
[students must contact the Office of Open Learning for instructor consent]
UNIV*4000*DE [0.50] Leadership Capstone
[students must contact the Office of Open Learning for instructor consent]
0.50 credits from:
PHIL*2120*DE [0.50] Ethics
PHIL*2600*DE [0.50] Business and Professional Ethics
POLS*3440*DE [0.50] Corruption, Scandal and Political Ethics
1.00 credits from:
ENVS*2010 [0.50] Decision-making and Communication Skills
[restricted to B.Sc.Env. students only]
HTM*2150*DE [0.50] Introduction to Canadian Business Management
[Note: B.Comm students may not take this course for credit in their degree program.]
EDRD*3140*DE [0.50] Organizational Communication
EDRD*3160*DE [0.50] International Communication
EDRD*4120*DE [0.50] Leadership Development in Small Organizations
HTM*3000*DE [0.50] Human Resources Management
ISS*2500 [0.50] Management in Organizations
PHIL*2100*DE [0.50] Critical Thinking
POLS*2250*DE [0.50] Public Administration and Governance
POLS*3940*DE [0.50] Accountability and Canadian Government
PSYC*3070*DE [0.50] Psychology in Human Resource Management
PSYC*3080*DE [0.50] Organizational Psychology
SOAN*2040 [0.50] Globalization of Work and Organizations
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