Creative Leadership and Global Strategy

Tuition per credit hour

Online mode of study:
$460 for in-state &
$494 for out-of-state residents. Blended mode of study: cost varies. See details and other costs

Credit hours

12 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year. Explore program requiremen ts

Admissions

Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Take advantage of the flexibility to choose a program format that is blended (a mix of online and on-campus courses) or fully online.
Save money with reduced e-tuition for out-of-state students who choose to study fully online.
Make progress toward a future degree: Apply course credits from your certificate toward a USM master’s degree.
Study with faculty who are scholars and practitioners in the fields of leadership, organizational studies, organizational behavior, and organizational development.
Gain an advanced grounding in leadership theory, deliberate creativity and innovation, and working effectively in multicultural and multinational environments.

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Program requirements

This program is designed for professionals interested in improving their understanding of societal, cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of creative leadership from a global perspective. Develop skills in creativity and innovation, building relationships, and motivating individuals and organizations.

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Career opportunities

Our graduates are prepared to lead change, drive innovation, and enhance diversity in organizations and communities. They have learned the skills for successful careers in a variety of fields, from human resources and business to nonprofits and government.

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Dedicated to student success

Our highly experienced faculty have diverse areas of expertise and are deeply invested in the success of our graduate students. They actively participate in and present research at international academic conferences and publish in some of the most prestigious academic journals.

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Future degree planning

Interested in earning your Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies in the future? The credits you earn through this certificate program can be applied to our Leadership Studies MA program. Some restrictions may apply.

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Admission information: Certificate of Graduate Study in Creative Leadership and Global Strategy

Application deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.

Application deadline	Fall term start	Spring term start	Summer term start
Final	August 1	December 15	April 15

All materials must be submitted by the deadline.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

General requirements

Application: Online application
Application fee:
- In-state, out-of-state, and Canadian applicants: Free to apply
- International applicants: Submit US $50 fee to apply
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System (UMS transcripts are accessible to USM). A transcript is official when sent directly from the institution.
- International College transcripts: In addition to an official copy of the transcript, we require an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies
  - National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  - Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
Resume: Submit a resume or CV that outlines professional, volunteer, and community experience.
Students whose first language is not English may be required to take one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or Duolingo. Applicants must submit official scores as part of the application process. See additional information regarding test scores and requirements.

Additional requirements

Personal statement discussing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your professional goals, and how you think this program of study will contribute to these goals.

English proficiency test scores

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