Leadership

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Develop essential leadership skills, economic analysis capabilities, and strategic decision-making expertise to excel in today's dynamic global business environment. This certificate program prepares you to lead confidently and effectively across industries.

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This One-Quarter Certificate is Perfect For...

Students and professionals seeking to enhance leadership capabilities, refine strategic decision-making skills, and gain the expertise to navigate competitive business environments.

Certificate Length - 12 units (3 Courses)

What you'll learn...

Lead teams effectively while developing your unique leadership style to drive innovation and change
Analyze global economic trends to make informed business decisions and anticipate market shifts
Master negotiation tactics and influence strategies to create optimal outcomes in business interactions
Build high-performing teams through effective communication, conflict resolution, and engagement strategies

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Top 3

leadership and management among most sought-after skills globally Source: LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report (2024)

30%

higher profitability driven by professionals with strong negotiation skills Source: Harvard Business Review (2024)

78%

executives cite economic volatility as a top business risk Source: Deloitte (2025)

Courses

Required	Units	Summer
BUSAD X435: Foundations of Business Leadership	4	N/A
ECON X455.1: Global Economics	4	N/A
Online In Person - UCSB / HyFlex

Elective: Choose 1	Units	Fall	Winter	Summer
BUSAD X432: Negotiation and Influence Strategies	4	N/A		N/A
BUSAD X450.33: Building and Leading High-Performance Teams	4		N/A	N/A
TMP X450: Introduction to Project Management	4
Online In Person - UCSB / HyFlex

Important Course Information:
International Students need to apply to the International Certificate Programs before enrolling in classes from this course schedule.