Transformational Leadership
About
Lead Change Successfully in Your Organization
The Certificate in Transformational Leadership was developed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate current and future leadership landscapes. Participants acquire a comprehensive toolkit to effectively motivate direct reports, harmonizing individual aspirations with organizational objectives.
Although Transformational Leadership is a leadership approach, our program transcends one approach or methodology, covering historical approaches to leadership and ending with the most recent research concerning the neuropsychology of leadership. Participants explore how to navigate change successfully, an essential tool for leaders now and in the future.
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Learning Objectives:
- Apply the skills and knowledge to navigate leadership opportunities and challenges
- Motivate direct reports, combining individual goals with those of the organization
- Enhance organizational agility and respond innovatively to workforce concerns while facilitating employee growth and development
- Lead change that maximizes employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
- Incorporate neuroscientific and Emotional Intelligence models into leadership practices
- Enhance initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace
Who should participate?
- Military leaders and veterans transitioning their skills into the civilian workforce.
- Executives, managers, human resources professionals, organizational and leadership development professionals, and trainers.
- Professional coaches and consultants who want to expand their capabilities and business opportunities.
- Aspiring leaders in functional areas of an organization.
- Those in the fields of organizational psychology, human relations, conflict resolution, mediation, talent management.
Fast Facts
The certificate includes four classes
(12 academic credit hours), which have ready now enrollment: spring, summer, and fall intakes.
Tailor your education to your career goals by earning a certificate that aligns with your interests and professional needs, ensuring that your education is relevant and personalized.
Earn additional skills without extra time and expense by pursuing a stand-alone certificate which can be applied toward the MS in Leadership & Organizational Development
Attend from anywhere: fully online sessions included.
Earn credentials that immediately enhance your resume and professional profile.
Curriculum
Academic Certificate Curriculum
- The four-course program can be completed in two semesters
- The completed 12 academic credit hours can be applied as a Transformational Leadership concentration to the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
- The fully online program can be attended from anywhere
- Enrollment is available for fall, spring, and summer sessions
- As a value-added benefit, students enrolled in this program are invited to attend regularly scheduled Expert Forums in a variety of related subjects.
The Transformational Leadership Academic Certificate program takes advantage of state-of-the-art eLearning methodologies delivered fully online through our management system. The online courses also include additional readings, YouTube viewings, short papers, and live webinars.
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificates are noncredit courses designed for individuals or organizations who want to gain additional knowledge and certification relevant to their industries, but without earning academic credit. For more information, contact aura.thomas@utdallas.edu.
Courses
OB 6382 Transformational Leadership (3 credit hours)
Transformational Leadership (3 semester credit hours) Executive Education Course. This course explores Transformational Leadership as it relates to workforce dynamics and practices. Students will investigate the history of this theory, including the variety of approaches to Transformational Leadership as well as salient cultural, gender, and business forces influencing its development over time. Course assignments include the applicability of Transformational Leadership to challenges inherent in both present and future workplaces. Case studies in Transformational Leadership will integrate theory with practice. Academic literature will be reviewed introducing relevant issues surrounding the application of this model in a variety of settings.
Topics:
Factors that precipitated Transformational Leadership
Models of Transformational Leadership
Case studies of leaders both past and present
Integration of Transformational Leadership with other theories/approaches
OB 6348 Leadership Concepts and Practices (3 credit hours)
Leadership Concepts and Practices (3 semester credit hours) Executive Education Course. This course explores theories and techniques of leadership and approaches from antiquity to the present time with an emphasis on complementary roles of management and leadership in organizations. The course covers various aspects of developing such approaches and their critical analyses. The course also addresses emotional intelligence, leadership styles, communications practices and with a specific focus on how leaders turn challenging opportunities into successes and achieve extraordinary results. Self-assessment exercises will focus on the development of individual leadership skills.
Topics:
Overviews of leadership approaches from ancient to modern including neuroscience research
Inclusive of salient aspects influencing leadership such as gender and culture
Evolutionary perspective of “Followership”
Application of approaches
OB 6377 The Neuropsychology of Leadership (3 credit hours)
Executive Education Course. Exploration of how advances in the neurosciences inform organizational interventions in the area of leadership. This course explores basic neural structures and functions and how these are activated within interactions between leaders and their teams as indicated by research. Of particular importance will be the relevance to workplace dynamics, particularly how the research can be translated into leadership practices that can augment productivity and engagement as well as research exploring which practices can derail organizations.
Topics:
Neural structures and functions
Neuroscience based leadership models
Brain-based discussion of issues relevant to leadership such as power and influence
Growth Mindset” and “Implicit Bias”
BPS 6332 Strategic Leadership (3 credit hours)
Executive Education Course. Addresses the challenge of leading organizations in dynamic and challenging environments. The overall goal is to not only question one’s assumptions about leadership but also enhance skills and acquire new content knowledge. Topics include visionary and transformational leadership, post-heroic leadership, empowerment, leveraging and combining resources, designing organizations, and ethics.
Topics:
The changing role of leadership in the evolution of strategy
Systems and strategic thinking in complex adaptive environments
Knowledge and skills to lead strategically at all levels
Minimum Technology Requirements
- Computer with microphone/speakers and/or headset with microphone
- Broadband internet access
- Webcam
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition for the Academic Certificate at UT Dallas is $10,800.
- $900 per academic credit hour
- 12 credit hour program
- Tuition is due each semester, and payment for courses taken during that term must be made by the first day of that semester.
*Tuition is the same regardless of your status as a domestic (in-state or out-of-state) or international student.
Financing Options
Veterans – UTD has a dedicated Veteran’s Benefits Office that provides comprehensive support to all veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military.
Employer-based Tuition Assistance – Many companies offer employer-based tuition assistance programs. Ask your company’s Human Resources Office about tuition programs.
Financial Aid – Students needing financial assistance may apply for long-term student loans using the FAFSA ® application. More information is available via the UT Dallas Financial Aid Office or by contacting the Executive Education Financial Services Manager.
Bill Mack
Financial Services Manager
The University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management Executive Education
whm101000@utdallas.edu | (972) 883-4114
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of three years of professional work experience. As an Executive Education program, with no GRE or GMAT required for admission, your professional work experience is highly valued.
- Resume of your career experience.
- One-page personal statement which explains the following:
- What are your long and short-term professional objectives?
- How have your past experiences contributed to the definition of those objectives?
- What is your reason for pursuing the program?
- Letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
- International applicants have additional requirements that are available upon request.
Official Transcripts
Email your transcripts to aura.thomas@utdallas.edu or mail them to:
Attn: Aura Thomas
Organizational Behavior, Coaching and Consulting Program
School of Management, SM10
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Deadlines and Fees
| Semester | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | April 6, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | November 16, 2025 |
The Transformational Leadership Certificate offers three intakes annually: spring (January), summer (June), and fall (August).
Applications are reviewed upon receipt of the online application, resume, and personal statement. After approval, admission is completed upon receipt of all required components. Candidates are notified shortly after the admission decision has been made. Early submission of all application materials is strongly recommended.
A nonrefundable $200 application fee payable online by credit card or by a check made out to The University of Texas at Dallas and mailed to:
Organizational Behavior, Coaching and Consulting Program
Executive Education, SM11
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
How To Apply
- Access the online application and sign up to create an account.
- Select “Executive/Professional” under “What level are you applying for?”
- Select “Naveen Jindal School of Management” under “What school are you applying to?”
- Select “Transformational Leadership” under “What program are you applying for?”
- The admissions process requires submission of the following:
- Online application form.
- Application fee.
- Resume.
- One-page personal statement.
- Professional recommendations.
- Official academic transcript(s).
- When completing the application form, the only required items are those marked with an asterisk. For example, we DO require your resume and personal statement to apply but we DO NOT require your unofficial transcripts to be uploaded to the application – though you are free to do so if you wish. Similarly, you are NOT required to list your recommenders. However, if you choose to do so the recommendation form will be emailed immediately upon entering their information.
If you wish to use the credit hours in the Academic Certificate as a concentration in the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development, visit the Specialized Concentrations page.
FAQ
Certificates FAQ
Aura Thomas is your direct contact for the Organizational Consulting, Strategic Human Resources, Transformational Leadership Certificates, and the Certificate of Management.
What are the advantages of OBCC Programs?
- We are a university-based program housed within the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Executive Education department.
- In place of GMAT or GRE scores, admission to the OBCC programs is based on your professional experience and letters of recommendation.
- Our directors work closely with you during your studies at UT Dallas, which gives you a more personalized, concierge-level experience.
- The 12 credits earned in the Academic Certificate program may be applied toward the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
- Students enrolled in this degree program are invited to attend regularly scheduled Expert Forums in a variety of related subjects at no additional cost.
How do I pay for programs in Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting?
Tuition payment options include:
- Employer Tuition Reimbursement
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Financial Aid
- Personal Funds
Contact your program director for more information.
How do I apply?
All applications require your resume, a one-page essay, and letters of recommendation. Academic tracks require an official transcript of your undergraduate degree. You can apply online through the Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting website.
Contact Information
The University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management Executive Education
Organizational Behavior, Coaching, and Consulting
Aura Thomas
Director
MS in Leadership & Organizational Development
Academic Certificates in:
Organizational Consulting
Strategic Human Resources
Transformational Leadership
aura.thomas@utdallas.edu | 972-883-5754
