Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate (MAL1)
The Management and Leadership Specialist certificate prepares individuals to become supervisors and leaders in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Management and Leadership Specialist certificate program obtain skills necessary for employment opportunities in various management-related fields. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, employee and team leaders, management trainees, supervisory trainees, and management and supervisory positions. Small and large businesses in retail, manufacturing and health care are examples of potential employers for graduates of the certificate program.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Management and Leadership Specialist certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 296 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
Select one (3 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $2,170
Books/Supplies: $500
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)