Program Overview
Expand Your Leadership. Broaden Your Perspective.
In today’s global marketplace, organizations need leaders who can navigate cultural complexity and lead diverse teams with confidence. Per harvardbusiness.org, 70% of organizations emphasize the importance of leaders mastering a broader range of effective behaviors to meet current and future business needs. Earning a graduate certificate in Global Leadership online at Lipscomb prepares you to meet these demands.
Through fully online, asynchronous coursework, you will develop cross-cultural awareness and strategic insight to lead in both domestic and international markets. With one-on-one feedback from expert faculty, real-world case studies, and insights from experienced global leaders, you’ll gain the tools to create consensus, set vision and manage effectively across borders.
True global leadership goes beyond national borders — it requires the ability to bridge cultural differences, manage organizational systems and align diverse teams toward shared goals. Whether you're leading a global team or preparing to expand into new markets, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to see opportunities others might miss. Lead with confidence, wherever your career takes you.
How is global leadership different from traditional leadership programs?
Though both are beneficial, a Global Leadership Graduate Certificate equips professionals with skills applicable to cross-cultural strategies and ventures. A traditional leadership program focuses on a single cultural or organizational context.
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
Program Highlights
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Global Project Manager
Global Project Managers are responsible for delegating and executing projects across multiple countries or cultures to achieve goals.
Global Operations Director
Global Operations Directors ensure organizational efficacy across international markets and manage operational activities.
International Business Development Manager
International Business Development Managers look for cross-cultural business opportunities and oversee relationships with clients.
