Visit the Organizational Leadership Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Organizational Leadership and Change Certificate of Proficiency is an industry certificate that will help both industry professionals interested in bolstering their leadership and change competencies and capabilities, as well as any current UVU student interested in earning a stackable credential on top of their major. Students will learn about ethical decision making within an organizational context, leadership theories and their application to practice, effective people management strategies, and how to effectively lead change initiatives within organizations. Completion of this certificate will allow students to signal organizational leadership and change management expertise to potential or current employers and add organizational leadership and change to round out their portfolio of abilities.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 3020 | Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations | 3 |
| HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 3500 | Leadership Theory and Application | 3 |
| HR 3550 | Organization Development and Change Management | 3 |
| MGMT 4810R | Internship (See advisor) | 1 |
Graduation Requirements
Complete all required credits. 25% of credits must be taken at UVU. Receive a C- or better in all courses with an overall grade point average of 2.0 of above.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 3020 | Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations | 3 |
| HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MGMT 3500 | Leadership Theory and Application | 3 |
| HR 3550 | Organization Development and Change Management | 3 |
| MGMT 4810R | Internship | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 7 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 16 |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| MGMT 3000 |
Organizational Behavior * |
3 |
| MGMT 3020 |
Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations * |
3 |
| HR 3430 |
Introduction to Human Resource Management * |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MGMT 3500 |
Leadership Theory and Application * |
3 |
| HR 3550 |
Organization Development and Change Management * |
3 |
| MGMT 4810R |
Internship |
1 |
| | Credit Hours | 7 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 16 |
