Program Overview

Creative Leadership

Program Overview

Syracuse University's 120-credit bachelor degree and 15-credit certificate in Creative Leadership encompasses the entire range of skills you need to take on a leadership role in today's organizations. These part-time programs are available fully online with interactive live sessions, or in a blended format of online and on-campus classes.

Program Objectives

• Acquire the skills to build and lead effective and diverse teams in a local and global workforce
• Build professional networks and relationships
• Develop skills for creative conflict resolution, communication, presentational speaking, writing and research, negotiation and problem solving
• Assess an organization's culture, the dynamics of power within the organization and strengths/weaknesses of its leaders
• Implement, develop and oversee work processes based on desired outcomes
• Apply creative leadership tools and thinking for assessing industry trends, forecasting, decision making, strategic planning and managing risk to develop appropriate solutions

Skills Learned

• Managing a local and global workforce
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Cooperative negotiation and conflict resolution
• Information reporting and presentation
• Technology innovation
• Organizational leadership

Career Opportunities

• Client Relationship Associate
• Marketing Analytics Manager
• Demand Generation Manager
• Administrative Services Manager
• Training and Development Specialist

Admission Requirements

• Admission to the certificate programs requires an associate degree or equivalent
• Admission applications are reviewed on a continuing basis, so you can submit an application at any time
• A 2.5 GPA is required for an intra-university transfer

Enrollment Options

• Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program
• Enroll in a class without applying for admission to the BPS degree program
• Classes are offered in a variety of delivery methods, including online, on-campus, and in different lengths (e.g., 8- and 12-week sessions)

Out-of-State Students

• Syracuse University complies with authorization requirements in every state and the District of Columbia through participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), specific-state authorization, or because our activities do not require authorization.