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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Leadership

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 30

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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Leadership, offered online with minimal on-campus residency, is a post-master’s certificate designed to enhance your leadership qualities through the application of values-based principles within your organization. This certificate is for those currently enrolled in the Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership or the Doctor of Strategic Leadership program at Regent.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research in organizational leadership pertaining to your area of individualized study and present at academic conferences.
Analyze the impact of prevailing world social, cultural, religious and political conditions and trends on leadership theory and practice.
Learn how to positively impact global organizations and communities from a biblical perspective.
Review and apply best practices to meet the unique needs of your organization.
Write and publish leadership-related topics in popular press publications and applied journals.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

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Career Opportunities

This certificate may help advance your career in corporate, not-for-profit and faith-based organizations by equipping you as an expert in your field.

Featured Courses

Select 30 credit hours from the following DSL program courses:

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
LDSL 710	Organizational Strategy & Design	3	Relationships between organizational strategy and design/structure in contexts of culture, communication, technology, and leadership cultures.
LDSL 711	Strategic Foresight	3	Strategic leaders’ future orientation as they assess emerging changes in an organization’s external environment, market diversities, competitive complexities, resource changes, socio-political shifts, and across technological discontinuities.
LDSL 720	Applied Exegetical Studies	3	Reading and understanding the sacred texts of the Bible, foundational methodologies of applied biblical exegesis, and the use of simplified socio-rhetorical criticism.
LDSL 722	Leaders & Followers	3	Strategic leadership as it explores the insights and tools of followers in effective partnership with leaders. This course contains the first of two required residencies.
LDSL 726	Human Resource Development	3	Fundamental principles and practices of managing and developing human resources from a senior leadership perspective. Consideration from biblical and theological perspectives.
LDSL 727	Global Leadership	3	Understanding of global issues and the significance of global leadership competencies. Perquisites: LDSL 710, 718, 720, 722, 728, and 732.
LDSL 730	Leadership Analytics	3	Effective decision-making, using data, analysis, and systematic reasoning to improve efficiency, risk-management, and profits.
LDSL 731	Consulting Principles	3	Principles of consulting that undergird effective organizational change. Examines the knowledge base of the consulting profession focusing on the relationship between theory and practice.
LDSL 732	Creativity & Innovation	3	The roles of creativity and innovation in organizations as components for building vibrant transformational entities.
LDSL 733	Leadership Development	3	Salient and essential aspects of leadership development emphasizing the importance of finding the balance between personal, professional, community, spiritual and family priorities.

Admissions Requirements

When applying to a Certificate of Graduate Studies (CAGS) program in the School of Business & Leadership, the admissions committee will review your application materials for an admissions decision. Criteria reviewed by the admissions committee include:

Academic achievement
Vision clarity and alignment with program outcomes
Writing quality
Leadership experience

Prerequisites

Certificate of Graduate Studies applicants must:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.
Submit all application materials such that they are received by the deadline for the semester to which they are applying. Once the application requirements have been fulfilled, an admissions interview may be requested. Interviews are by invitation only.

Application Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

Certificate	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Total Credits	Tuition Cost for Certificate
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Leadership	$1,020	15	$15,300
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leadership	$695	15	$10,425
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Marketing	$695	15	$10,425
Certificate of Post-Doctoral Studies in Organizational Leadership (CPDS)	$1,020	18	$18,360

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700
Enrollment Deposit	$100
RU Library Course Fee	$50

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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