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Build skills in ethical leadership, communication, and team management with a Certificate of Proficiency in leadership.

This 9-credit-hour program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to refine their leadership approach and students beginning their careers. The certificate offers a foundational curriculum focused on real-world leadership concepts, including strategic decision-making, team management, communication, and ethical leadership practices. Courses provide practical insight into managing diverse teams, navigating organizational change, and confidently leading in dynamic work environments. Whether you’re looking to step into a leadership role or strengthen your current position, this credential builds the skills necessary to lead effectively across a wide range of industries.

This certificate is one of 14 concentration options available to students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at UAFS. As part of the BBA program, students collaborate with academic advisors to choose two concentrations, such as leadership, human resource management, or supply chain management, that align with their professional interests and goals. This dual-concentration model allows students to customize their academic experience while gaining a well-rounded, marketable skill set. Upon graduation, students are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s evolving business world with the depth and flexibility employers value most.

Format

On Campus

Credit Hours

9

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Suggested Majors

UAFS's unique Bachelor of Business Administration program allows students the flexibility to select concentrations tailored to their individual career goals. Working with their academic advisor students select two concentrations from a list of curriculum options designed to meet the demands of today's global business environment.
 
The BSOL program is designed for students who have completed at least 45 credit hours and wish to continue their education and advance in their career field. The flexible course options allow working adults, to draw upon knowledge from many disciplines and prepare them for positions in corporate, government, and industrial environments.
 
The UAFS criminal justice program is well known for providing students with the perfect blend of scientific theory, facts, concepts, and practical training. This comprehensive approach to learning allows students to understand and dissect criminal justice issues and identify practical solutions to criminal justice system problems. Our program prepares students to work in corrections, legal systems, forensic science, criminal investigation, and other areas. Graduates are highly sought after by employers for their evaluative thinking, problem-solving skills, and passion for their discipline.
 

Suggested Minors

This 18-credit hour minor is a structured selection of courses by which a student can enrich his or her academic preparation. This minor complements a major by broadening the student's experience.
 
Professional Writing

This 18-hour minor will strengthen your skills in professional writing, content creation, and editing, which will support your progress in any major or career field. The minor offer students advanced instruction in persuasion, writing, and editing for all professional situations. Students learn how to write, design, and edit in a variety of professional genres. The minor enhances the student’s academic experience while complementing work in publishing, advertising, marketing, business, education, and grant and non-profit work.

Psychology

This 18-hour minor consists of a structured selection of courses by which you can enrich your academic preparation and complements a variety of majors by broadening the student’s academic experience.
 
This 18-hour minor helps students become practical critical thinkers with greater understanding of the structure of social groups, organizations, and societies. This minor complements other majors focused on understanding social change and the causes and consequences of human behavior.
 
This 18-credit hour minor is intended for non-majors interested in a basic understanding of the Spanish language and culture. Courses include Intermediate Spanish II, Spanish Grammar, and Advanced Composition.

 

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