Business leadership
Certificate, undergraduate
Overview
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Become a leader in your organization
Do you want to become a leader in your organization? Then the certificate in business leadership is for you. Designed to offer a solid foundation in both leadership theory and practice, our program will help you develop the people skills necessary to mentor and lead teams and the analytical skills to make data-driven decisions in the workplace.
Earning a certificate in business leadership will show you how to:
- Acquire talent, lead teams and motivate people to achieve goals and innovate.
- Recruit, mentor, lead and resolve conflict in hybrid and remote learning settings.
- Make decisions using data and use analytics to provide visual insights for businesses to improve performance.
- Discover types of funding sources available to entrepreneurs and new businesses and how each affects a start-up's financial future.
From teamwork to triumph
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Aspire to lead teams and manage people effectively.
- Seek to make data-informed decisions.
- Are interested in entrepreneurship or business development.
- Desire a flexible, online learning environment.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,508 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Fundraising Managers
$113,603 - Facilities Managers
$114,067 - Chief Executives
$194,510 - Transportation and Storage Managers
$109,764 - Financial Risk Specialists
$104,593
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Idaho LAUNCH
This degree is approved for Idaho LAUNCH, a grant that supports Idaho students pursuing high-demand careers. Students enrolling under the 2026–27 Academic Catalog may be eligible for up to $4,000 per year / $8,000 total in scholarship funding through the Idaho LAUNCH program.
Learn about eligibility and application deadlines at nextsteps.idaho.gov/launch, or see our full list of approved U of I programs on the in-state scholarships page.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
As a College of Business and Economics student, you have many hands-on learning opportunities to ensure your readiness for the real business world. Our experiential learning programs give you practical experience and business know-how that will set you apart.
Join an interactive program:
Student clubs
Students can also participate in a range of clubs on campus and from the CBE:
Application information
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.