7.1 Certificate in Leadership

  • The undergraduate Certificate in Leadership consists of 24 credit hours and may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

  • An overall average of 60% or higher is required in the 24 credit hours required for the program. The required and elective courses are listed in Table 6 Certificate in Leadership

  • A student must also comply with all regulations under UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS, Certificate Programs, Regulations for a First Certificate or Regulations for a Second Certificate, as appropriate.

  • Courses offered by the Marine Institute satisfying another University program may also be used to satisfy the requirements of a Marine Institute certificate program, subject to both programs’ regulations.

  • Courses satisfying the Major, Minor or elective components of an undergraduate degree may also be used to satisfy the requirements of an undergraduate certificate program.

  • Not all courses are offered every semester. A student is strongly advised to consult with the Program Chair or the Coordinator of Programs for assistance with course planning.

Table 6 Certificate in Leadership

Required Courses

Elective Courses

LEAD 3000, 3006, 3007, 4001, 4002, 4003

9 credit hours as follows:

3 credit hours chosen from Electives A (Related Professional Competencies): Business 1000, Business 3310 or Business 2300, LEAD 4004, 4005, a 3000 or 4000 level course in the Domain of Leadership with prior approval of the Program Chair, or a 3000 or 4000 level course in the Domain of Ethics with prior approval of the Program Chair;

3 credit hours chosen from Electives B (History and Political Science): History 2065, History 2510, Political Science 1000, Political Science 2200, Political Science 2800, Political Science 3800, a 3000 or 4000 level course in the Domain of History and Politics with prior approval of the Program Chair; and

3 credit hours chosen from Electives C (Law, Human Resources, and Labour): the former Business 4000, Business 4320 or Business 3300, Business 4330, Political Science 3210, Political Science 3620, a 3000 or 4000 level course in the Domain of Law, Human Resources, and Labour) with prior approval of the Program Chair.