School of Leadership

UC can help you develop leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Why UC for Leadership?

From motivating a team to effecting organizational change to promoting a new program to a board of directors, leadership skills enhance your ability to guide organizations. The School of Leadership will help you develop the strategic, creative, and critical thinking skills needed to lead in today’s rapidly changing business world.

Smaller, cohort-based classes allow you to network with others, and our programs are specifically designed for working adults.

Career-Ready Skill Development

Through the School of Leadership, you will learn principles that are relevant to any field. You’ll learn to lead in a variety of settings and roles, and how to inspire, drive change, and more.

Through real-world innovative learning applications, students bring new ideas and energy as leaders to solve leadership and organizational challenges. Our faculty share a wealth of professional experiences, providing real examples from which you can develop your own leadership skills.

The University of Charleston’s School of Leadership programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading global accreditation body for business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Welcome from the Dean

Deep Military Connections

At the University of Charleston, our deep military roots run through everything we do, especially within the School of Leadership.

With more than 2,500 military graduates and decades of connection to service members, veterans, and military families, we understand the values that drive strong leadership: duty, discipline, adaptability, and purpose.

That’s why our programs are designed not just to educate, but to elevate those who lead. Whether you’re advancing in the ranks, transitioning to civilian life, or guiding others through complex challenges, UC offers flexible, online degrees tailored to military and veteran professionals.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Advance Your Career—One Certificate at a Time

Certificate programs at the University of Charleston offer a practical, affordable way to build your skillset, open new professional doors, and—in some cases—earn credit toward a degree.

Designed with flexibility in mind, these programs fit seamlessly into your life. Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for a new one, UC certificates provide a clear and convenient path forward.

Programs can be completed on their own or alongside a degree, and many include opportunities to earn professional certifications that further strengthen your resume.

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