Graduate Certificate in Ethical and Responsible Leadership
Lead with Purpose, Impact, and Integrity
In today’s complex business environment, organizations need leaders who can navigate ethical challenges while driving sustainable success. CBU’s Graduate Certificate in Ethical and Responsible Leadership prepares you to make principled decisions, build and lead trust-based cultures, and create a positive impact in your organization and community.
Why Ethical Leadership? Why Now?
Modern organizations face unprecedented challenges:
- Increasing stakeholder expectations for corporate responsibility
- Complex ethical decisions in a digital age
- Growing demand for sustainable business practices
- Need for inclusive leadership in diverse workplaces
- Balance between profit and social impact
Program Benefits
Develop Advanced Leadership Capabilities
- Build trust-based organizational cultures
- Lead with emotional intelligence
- Navigate complex ethical decisions
- Drive sustainable organizational change
Practical Skills for Immediate Impact
- Ethical decision-making frameworks
- Corporate social responsibility implementation
- Crisis leadership and communication
Career Enhancement
- Complete the program in just two or three eight-week terms
- Three 8-week courses (9 credit hours total)
- Flexible scheduling for working professionals
- Option to apply credits toward CBU’s MBA program
Who Should Pursue This Certificate?
This program is ideal for:
- Current managers seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities
- Professionals preparing for leadership roles
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Non-profit leaders
- HR professionals and organizational development specialists
- Those interested in corporate social responsibility
Ready to Lead with Purpose? Discover more about the CBU Advantage
Lasallian Tradition of Excellence
Our program is grounded in CBU’s Lasallian values:
- Respect for human dignity
- Commitment to social justice
- Excellence in education
- Service to others
- Ethical business practices
The Perfect Balance of Flexibility and Community
Unlike many programs that have moved entirely online, CBU’s graduate certificates maintain the vital community aspect of business education while providing modern flexibility.
Our approach combines:
- Weekly two-hour sessions (either on campus or virtual)
- Asynchronous online content you complete on your schedule
- Small class sizes averaging 10-15 students
- Strong student-professor relationships
- Expert faculty with extensive professional experience
Graduate Certificate Required Courses
CMBA 635 Corporate Social and Legal Responsibility
CMBA 636 Organizational Development and Global Leadership
CMBA 640 Achieving Maximum Impact
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements to the Graduate Certificate in Ethical and Responsible Leadership program are based on an overall evaluation of your educational needs and career objectives. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
A complete application consists of the following:
- GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION
Select Graduate for Application Type
Select Graduate Special/Non-Degree Seeking for Student Type
Select “Yes” to indicate you will pursue a certificate
Select the “Graduate Certificate in Ethical and Responsible Leadership.” - OFFICIAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT SHOWING BACHELOR’S DEGREE AWARDED (AND MASTER’S DEGREE AWARDED IF APPLICABLE)
- CURRENT RESUME/CV
