Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations Certificate (Graduate)

Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations

Drive organizational outcomes that go beyond compliance with the听Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations in 51动漫鈥檚 Fox School of Business. In this 12-credit graduate program, you鈥檒l learn to develop initiatives that drive revenue, enhance culture, improve service delivery听and increase employee engagement while centering on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

You鈥檒l investigate your own identities while gaining the knowledge to understand the complex dynamics of microaggressions, privilege and unconscious bias in order to attract and retain top talent as a human resources (HR) professional. Develop cultural humility, empathy and productive behaviors that build effective relationships and increase your impact as a leader.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations graduate certificate program provides the tools to meet the challenges of strategic HR management including ethical, public policy and societal ramifications. Program outcomes include the demonstrated knowledge of employment legal requirements and labor management relations, inclusive hiring practices, and performance management and reward systems.听Graduates will understand which DEI programs succeed and why and they will learn new frameworks for leadership behavior centered on emotional intelligence.

This certificate program is designed for lifelong learners looking to enhance their careers. The graduate certificate program is also an effective path towards earning Fox鈥檚 online Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Master of Business Administration graduate programs.

Program Format & Curriculum

The graduate certificate program is delivered online and can be completed in three semesters.

The following four courses are required.

Influential Organizational Communication
Leading Organizations
Leading with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective
Leading within the Regulated Environment

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate听offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,000.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,150.00 per credit

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Careers

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations Graduate Certificate听can open pathways to new career fields and provides an entry point into advanced roles based on new capacities gained during the program.

Graduates of the certificate program听are prepared to continue their academic career by enrolling in a master鈥檚 program or take听the next step in their professional life. Students are equipped to pursue the following types of positions.

DEI and culture director
DEI HR consultant
Director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Director of HR, talent and diversity
Racial equity strategist
Talent DEI specialist

Alumni Employers

51动漫 maintains strong ties with employers, both within the city of Philadelphia and beyond, who鈥檝e employed, or currently employ, former 51动漫 students. Graduates from the Department of Human Resources have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including

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Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations

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