Overview
Designed for professionals with a university degree or at least three years of work experience, this Leadership and Management program from University of California, San Diego presents opportunities gain effective management skills and participate in a hands-on project with a local company. Learn how to build and lead teams, communicate your ideas persuasively, and effectively manage projects within a group.
Pair the 3-month Leadership and Management program with other Business certificates for a total of 9 months to take advantage of Optional Practical Training.
Program Benefits
- Develop the leadership, management, communication, and team-building skills needed to be a successful business leader.
- Hands-on experiential project connects your classroom education with real-world businesses
- Courses are led by practicing industry experts
- Study alongside international and American students and build your network
- Schedules are designed to give you the freedom to explore California and the opportunity to attend local professional networking events
- Apply for OPT after three consecutive quarters of study (9 months)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Managing for Maximum Performance
- Business Communication Skills
- Work Team Concepts
- International Business Project
- Organizational Behavior
- Leading from the Middle
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
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Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Leadership View 247 other Short Courses in Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Age: 18+
- University degree or two years of professional work experience
- Official university transcripts, in English, from all universities attended, indicating a strong academic history; include a grading key.
- Letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor attesting to your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field. Must be signed and dated and on academic or company letterhead.
- Résumé or CV
- Personal statement. Please provide a 350-word essay.
- A spoken language screening may be required for students applying to all business certificate programs.
- Application Fee: $225 (nonrefundable)
Tuition Fee
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International
6050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6050 USD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
6050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6050 USD for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for San Diego
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.