Graduate Certificate in Corporate Leadership online
Gain industry-specific knowledge in communication, management and contemporary business practices that will prepare you for leadership roles in a wide range of settings.
Program Overview
Check out our online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Leadership
Flourish in higher-level positions with an online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Leadership from Murray State University. With this leadership certificate, you can tailor your credentials to your professional goals while expanding your skillset in strategic communications, organizational management, corporate finance and more.
Designed for working professionals, this 100 percent online program enables you to specialize your expertise with essential coursework in corporate leadership. Our targeted curriculum will enhance your ability to disseminate information about corporate finances, develop communication strategies specific to your organization’s needs and maximize your firm’s value for stakeholders.
This online corporate leadership graduate certificate program
is designed to help you succeed. At Murray State, we include free courses in accounting and economics, which can be completed concurrently with
core coursework. Regardless of your background, these optional courses empower
you with valuable insight in key areas that improve your business acumen.
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State University has been continuously accredited by AACSB International (AACSB) since 1981.
Among the Best in the South
Ranked #1 among the "Best Value Schools in the South" by U.S. News & World Report (2025)
Additional benefits of our online graduate certificates in business:
- Our students consistently score above average on ETS® Major Field Tests, reflecting preparedness and confidence in impacting businesses after graduation.
- Our faculty is dedicated to your success both in the program and in the workforce, providing personal attention, advisement and support.
- You will have access to the resources within the Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, which offers workshops, training and consulting services, and more for small-business owners in western Kentucky.
- Our students consistently score above average on ETS® Major Field Tests, reflecting preparedness and confidence in impacting businesses after graduation.
- Our faculty is dedicated to your success both in the program and in the workforce, providing personal attention, advisement and support.
- You will have access to the resources within the Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, which offers workshops, training and consulting services, and more for small-business owners in western Kentucky.
This program will prepare you for careers in corporate leadership such as:
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Finance Manager
- Business Consultant
- Management Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Finance Manager
- Business Consultant
- Management Analyst
- Entrepreneur
Graduates of this certificate program will be able to:
- Develop strategic communication skills
- Use their understanding of financial functions to deliver financial information to stakeholders
- Develop strategic communication skills
- Use their understanding of financial functions to deliver financial information to stakeholders
Also available
Murray State University offers a variety of online graduate certificates in business. Check out all of our graduate certificate online programs.
Tuition
Invest in your education with our affordable tuition
Murray State University offers you the opportunity to earn an online certificate with affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition that includes fees.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad Cert – Leadership | $581.50 | $1,744.50 | $5,233.50* |
*The tuition rate is subject to annual changes based on approval by the Murray State University Board of Regents and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Refer to Graduate Tuition Rates for more information on the cost of attendance for Murray State.
Calendar
Mark these important dates on your calendar
Murray State University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Priority Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/15/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/8/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/14/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/5/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/6/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/21/25 | 7 weeks |
Admissions
Discover the streamlined admission process for this Corporate Leadership Certificate
At Murray State University, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Leadership, including where to send your transcripts.
The requirements include:
For admission to this online program, domestic students must meet one of the following sets of requirements:
- Master's degree in a relevant field or doctoral-level degree from an accredited institution OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with:
- 3.25 GPA, no work experience required
- 3.0 GPA and two years of full-time relevant work experience
- 2.75 – 2.99 GPA and four years of full-time relevant work experience
- Domestic applicants with a 2.74 or below GPA who have extensive work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the admissions committee and may be required to submit additional documentation, including a GMAT or GRE score.
International students have additional admission requirements. Please see the Academic Bulletin and/or the International Admissions webpage for complete requirements.
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from issuing institutions to:
Email address:
Mail address:
Graduate Admissions
Murray State University
B2 Sparks Hall
Murray, KY 42071
Questions? Call 866-906-0541.
Courses
Investigate our advanced online courses for the Corporate Leadership Certificate
For the Corporate Leadership Graduate Certificate online, you must complete six credit hours of core courses and three credit hours of electives.
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