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    Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change at The New School

    The New School
    The New School
    United States of America
    United States of America, New York City
    University Rank:#801
    Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change at The New School

    The Leadership & Change at The New School is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered on the On Campus campus in New York City, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2026.

    About Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change

    The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Change is designed to prepare management professionals to be effective leaders of institutional change. Students become skilled and committed leaders with the capacity to successfully transform organizations, programs, initiatives, and communities. 

    The New School is not currently admitting new students to this graduate certificate program. 

    This is a professional graduate certificate for managers who want to inspire and lead change within their organizations. The program builds on the Milano School's 40 years as a center of research and practice in leadership development and change and in progressive policy analysis. The New School is not currently admitting new students to this graduate certificate program.
    • Innovative Approaches

      Become a leader for change by examining values, engaging in honest dialogue, taking risks, and using leadership tools and models.

    • Applied Learning

      Develop new ideas and skills and return to your organization with insights you can immediately put into action.

    • Commitment to Inclusion

      Learn to embed inclusion and equity into organizational systems, processes, and cultures.

    • University-Wide Community

      Benefit from the resources, student networks, and faculty expertise of a university-wide management and entrepreneurship community.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change at The New School

    Entry Requirements

    • Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to follow all admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
    • Transcripts: Review the admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
    • TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo: A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score is not required for applicants whose primary language is English or who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. Test score requirements are outlined in the application instructions.
    • English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination: At Orientation, The New School for Social Research will administer an English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination to all newly enrolling international students who do not meet the criteria for exemption from the TOEFL requirement. Based on the results of this examination, students may be asked to take a supplemental writing course at no cost. The New School maintains the right to require English proficiency testing when deemed necessary.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7.5
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change

    Successful change leaders are able to transcend conventional wisdom, examine values, engage in honest dialogue about what works and what doesn't, and try out new ideas in organizational settings. Our program embraces proven models of change leadership. Managers who complete the certificate program are prepared to take on enhanced roles in business and nonprofit management, organizing, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, sustainability leadership, human resources development, and internal and external consulting.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

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    4. Check your application status. Log in to your Admission Hub to check the status of your application materials. Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. Allow at least ten days from the date you submitted your application for the application materials checklist to appear. After reviewing your checklist in the Admission Hub, follow up with schools and recommenders to confirm that your transcripts, recommendations, and other materials have been sent to us.
    Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Change at The New School
    The New School
    The New School
    United States of America

    United States of America, New York City

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