Students benefit from our experienced faculty of scholars and practitioners, peer-to-peer collaboration, and a curriculum that reflects current theory and practice.

Required Courses

NMGM 5003 Foundations of Organizational Change
NMGM 5008 Why Leadership Matters: Power or Potential
The Science and Art of Leadership Development (Offered Spring Term Only)
Leading Change Practicum (Offered Spring Term Only)

Electives

Choose two electives in consultation with an advisor from the Change Competencies, Leadership Applications, and Applied Context course offerings.

This professional certificate is awarded upon completion of 18 graduate credits. The program can be completed in as little as two semesters of full-time study or in a year and a half of part-time study

Admission

A graduate degree is required for admission to this program. Candidates come from diverse fields, including law (JD), business (MBA or MS), education (MEd), psychology (MA or MS), social work (MSW), sociology (MA). Contact the Office of Admission to apply or inquire.

Students enrolled in relevant master's degree programs at The New School may concurrently pursue a certificate. Interested students should contact Suzanne Bostwick, Progam Manager.

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.