ID
stack of leadership books

Leadership Studies

Learn what it takes to make a difference as a leader with a certificate in leadership studies from UW-Eau Claire. Delve into your leadership styles, learn to understand those around you, and become a leader in whatever business field you are interested in. Here we help you explore how best to be a leader that not only succeeds, but also helps all those around you succeed as well. 

Available as
Certificate
Description

Become an Effective Leader

Available to any UW-Eau Claire student, the leadership studies certificate utilizes theory, history, and trends to analyze the art of leadership. Courses explore topics like motivation, group dynamics, conflict, and change.

As part of the program, you'll participate in a number of activities and experiences focused on helping you better understand and develop your own leadership capabilities. The program is intentionally designed so you can focus on tying leadership to the business areas that interest you the most.

Degree Types

Program Details

Degree Types
Certificate
Degree Level undergraduate
Available asCertificate
Campus
Eau Claire
Offered
On Campus
Requires a minor No
Authored on
Hallmarks
student at podium at Mayo Clinic
Personal Development Opportunities

A large part of the leadership studies certificate focuses on personal reflection and development. Through projects and professional experiences, you'll evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as a leader, as well as identify strategies and tactics for improving on your weaknesses and capitalizing on your strengths. This self-awareness is critical in becoming an effective leader and will better prepare you for future leadership roles. 

student senate leadership group
Real-World Experience

Throughout the leadership program, you'll participate in multiple outside-the-classroom leadership roles and experiences, and create a leadership resume. These experiences are an excellent way to learn and make connections and can set you apart from other candidates when applying for jobs. 

Facts List

Just
the
facts

5 Majors, 3 Minors, 4 Certificates
The Management and Leadership Department offers some of the most sought-after courses and majors at UWEC.
Explore A New Campus
Participate in the National Student Exchange Program and choose from 180 schools, including universities in Canada, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
Courses information
SampleCourses

Through a robust curriculum, real-world experience and thoughtful reflection, the leadership studies certificate will help you to become an effective, inspiring and encouraging leader. Analyzing the many theoretical and historical trends of effective leadership — plus participating in exercises designed to shape you into an influential leader — will serve you well in any career you plan to pursue.

Here are a few courses in Leadership Studies at UW-Eau Claire.

MGMT 481

Community Leadership

An experiential course that helps students learn how to be an effective community leader. Student groups work on semester long projects with community organizations. Students gain experience in leadership roles and interact with community leaders.

MGMT 482

Leadership and Ethics

This course will discuss the alternative perspectives of leadership, their intersection with ethics, and apply them to the emergent issues facing organizations today.

MGMT 340

Organizational Behavior

Review of the theories and applications of behavioral science research in human organizations. Topics include: motivation, group dynamics, communication, leadership, conflict, and change.

Get More Info

Get More Info

Sign up to receive additional information about our campus.

Loading...

Meet the Faculty

Dan Gullifor
Management and Leadership Programs Department
Assistant Professor
Tyler Patterson Early Career Fellow
What's Next

What's Next?

student walking with athletics flag at a track meet
Request More Information
Learn more about UW-Eau Claire. Connect with admissions and get additional information about our programs and Blugold life sent to you.
Wide angle drone view of all campus and neighborhood
Schedule a Visit
See the most beautiful campus in Wisconsin for yourself. Get a campus tour, learn about our programs, and meet the friendly people of UWEC.
Blu the mascot high-fives a member of Blugold Marching Band
Start Your Application
Learn the steps to apply and check out admission requirements.