Entrepreneurial Leadership and Organizational Management

Why this program?

Prescott College’s Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Organizational Management equips students and professionals with essential management tools that help leaders in all industries and sectors become more effective. Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills, the program offers knowledge and holistic competencies that are crucial for leading new and existing organizations across private, nonprofit, and public sectors. With a focus on social justice, environmental regeneration, economic sustainability, and creativity, students are prepared to excel in leadership positions in entrepreneurial/ecopreneurial ventures, local community organizations, family businesses, non-profits, and public enterprises, among others.

What can you do with this certificate?

This certificate program is primarily targeted at professionals and students aiming to deepen their understanding of leadership and management, enhancing their ability to drive organizational success across sectors. Equipping students with essential management tools and skills, the program emphasizes the integration of financial principles, sustainability frameworks, and strategic planning techniques to foster leadership that promotes social justice, environmental regeneration, and economic resilience

Those who earn the online Entrepreneurial Leadership and Organizational Management certificate lead the way in integrating environmental, social, and governance actions into entrepreneurial ventures, sustainable businesses, nonprofits, and government.

Here are some of the careers our students will be prepared for:

What will this program look like?

Asynchronous by design, this flexible program lets you earn your certificate on your own timetable. Build technical expertise in organizational management and sustainability. Gain management skills to guide teams through better environmental and social outcomes.

The program’s five-course curriculum is concise yet enables students to develop critical competencies necessary for effective leadership of 21st-Century organizations. During the program, students learn:

• Development and implementation of differentiation strategies that drive economic success, and positive social and environmental impact. 
• Design of sustainable marketing and branding plans, as well as funding strategies for non-profit organizations (for students whose post-graduation goals are in the public and nonprofit sectors). 
• Development of a detailed and feasible business plan for a new venture, incorporating market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning for a for-profit, nonprofit, or public enterprise.
• Measurement and reporting of environmental and social performance.
• Ethical financial management principles in accounting, budgeting, capital budgeting, and financial reporting.

These skills are transferable across industries, making the certificate a valuable asset for those looking to make an impact in any sector.