Business Leadership Certificate (Online)

Program Overview
Admissions Requirements

Grow Your Career Opportunities.

Employment in management roles is projected to grow by 5.4% through 2032, indicating a steady demand for skilled leaders across various industries. In today’s fast-moving business world, it is important to stay competitive. Earning a graduate certificate in Business Leadership online at Lipscomb equips you with the expertise and leadership skills to thrive in any industry.

Completed fully online through asynchronous coursework, this program is designed to sharpen your ability to grow revenue, improve profitability, boost employee engagement and strengthen customer relationships. You’ll learn to make sound strategic decisions, manage complex business challenges and lead your organization with confidence.

Today’s business environment demands leaders who not only think strategically but also deliver results. Our curriculum is designed to enhance your expertise in key areas that drive organizational success, including financial management, market analysis and strategic leadership.

Whether you're looking to elevate your current role or prepare for new opportunities, the Business Leadership Graduate Certificate gives you the tools to lead with vision, confidence and purpose.

Program Outcomes

Graduates will be able to apply their learning across various sectors. Students in this program will:

Develop advanced skills in strategic leadership, decision-making, and organizational management.
Build financial literacy through knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
Strengthen the ability to analyze market trends, assess competition, and identify growth opportunities.
Apply business analytics and data-driven insights to guide strategic planning.
Enhance communication and team leadership skills to motivate and align diverse teams.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants to the Business Leadership Graduate Certificate program must submit the following:

Application with $50 fee (contact for fee waiver)
Bachelor’s degree
Official college transcripts from all schools attended (minimum 2.5 GPA)
Two professional recommendations
Résumé
Interview with Faculty

Contact Information

Organizational Leadership

Rick Holaway
Associate Professor
(615) 966-6133
rick.holaway@lipscomb.edu

Graduate and Adult Admissions, Admin

Chris Martin
Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment
(615) 966-1116
chris.martin@lipscomb.edu

Program Highlights

Master of Professional Studies Pathway

Combine the Business Leadership Graduate Certificate with a certificate in Global Leadership, Performance Coaching or Conflict Management to create a custom Master of Professional Studies tailored to your career goals.

Flexible Learning

Coursework in this program is 100% online, asynchronous. This means you can complete the course on your own time in accordance with what is ideal for your schedule, maintaining optimal work/life balance.

Program Support

With personalized guidance from experienced, supportive faculty, you’ll expand your business knowledge while developing the leadership presence needed to guide teams and shape organizational success.

Our Faculty

Rick Holaway

Associate Professor

Rick Holaway serves as the Associate Provost for Graduate Enrollment and Support, and as an Assistant Professor in the College of Business, teaching marketing and management courses to undergraduate and...
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John Weber

Adjunct Faculty

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Jim Selbe

Adjunct Faculty

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