South Dakota Leadership Academy, Leadership Studies Certificate
Organizations increasingly recognize the need for professionals who possess the skills to function in the global economy and are ready to take on greater leadership and supervisory roles. Optimizing the leadership pipeline and closing the leadership gap depends on your organization’s ability to choose and prepare the best leaders for tomorrow.
The South Dakota Leadership Academy is a one-of-a kind process specifically designed for building the character and competence of your developing leaders. Organizations define high-potential leaders who fit the profile for success within their businesses. The program blends professional instruction on MTI’s campus, followed by online distance education, and an intra-company mentored internship to foster leadership development within the participant’s organization. Those engaged in the process will draw upon their field experience and interaction with leaders from diverse organizations. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate in Leadership Studies.
Participant Time Commitment
On site direct instruction, online application and instruction, time to learn and apply with mentor at organization
Mentor Time Commitment
Full day each semester at MTI; application and interaction with mentee at organization
Costs Related to Participating
$6,000 per participant, plus travel, lodging and meals
Return on Investment
- Develop a competitive advantage in your organization by building a pipeline of talent.
- Improved understanding of organizational goals, business drivers and processes
- Direct application of leadership and business principles, behaviors, and techniques within the organization
- Networking, relationship building and sharing of best practices among peer organizations
- Extended knowledge and increased confidence to meet the leadership challenges of the organization
- Earn a Certificate in Leadership Studies, including 24 college credits
- A designated Mentor also enrolls and earns 4 college credits
An advisory board of experienced professionals from many fields will continue to provide program guidance.
The South Dakota Leadership Academy is constantly reevaluating to meet the changing demands placed upon leaders and organizations in today’s climate of rapid change.
Award: Certificate in Leadership Studies
First Semester
Second Semester
Credits for Mentors
First Semester
| MEN 290 | Mentorship Coaching for Mentors 1 | 2 |
Second Semester
| MEN 291 | Mentorship Coaching for Mentors II | 2 |