Urban Leadership Certificate

The graduate certificate in urban leadership is an interdisciplinary certificate program that provides current and future urban leaders with the skills and training necessary to lead and communicate in diverse urban settings effectively and ethically. 

Program Related Information

Program Contact

Minsoo Goo, Advisor
402.554.4900
mgoo@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2027: November 1
  • Fall 2027: July 1

Other Requirements

  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission. 
    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
  • Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be 1-2 pages describing your interest in this certificate and how the certificate will help you achieve your personal goals.
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Degree Requirements

Required Courses
UBNS 8000SEMINAR IN URBAN STUDIES3
UBNS 8400URBAN LEADERSHIP3
COMM 8170ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP3
or COMM 8576 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Electives - select two:6
BLACK LEADERSHIP IN AMERICA
PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION-US
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP
URBAN POLITICS
SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP
Total Credits15