Certificate
Strategic Innovation and Change
As a leader, you not only need the innovative idea, but an effective plan to implement and measure its success. In this certificate program, you’ll broaden and deepen your skills in strategic innovation, entrepreneurship, and change management. Organizations rely on their leaders to navigate change and develop strategic initiatives, so learn what it takes to thrive in an age of continual change.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
June 17
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Evening or Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 6 months
Duration
As few as 12 months
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Talk to an Enrollment Manager
Brian Cicero
303-871-4329
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If you plan to study on an F-1 or J-1 visa, contact Tracy Joosten.
Free Application
University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Skills You’ll Learn
Manage effective strategic planning processes
Conduct environmental scanning
Manage organizational change
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Strategic Innovation and Change requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
| 4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Innovation and Change requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Featured Instructors
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Strategic Innovation and Change.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Strategic Innovation and Change
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
From major software upgrades to company mergers, organizational change can be a very complex, confusing, and costly process, which requires competent change managers.
More organizations are hiring change management consultants to ensure the best possible returns on their investments.
Job Titles
Business Development Analyst Salary: National Average
$61,815
(Glassdoor.com)
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Theme: Job Satisfaction
Organizational Leadership
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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