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 Mitchell Tech’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 Mitchell Tech; 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 30 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

SDLA 200Leadership Fundamentals

3

SDLA 206Leadership Culture

3

SDLA 207Resiliency for Leaders

3

SDLA 214Talent Management

3

SDLA 298Mentorship & Coaching I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

SDLA 203Managing Responsibility

3

SDLA 209Courageous and Inspirational Leader

3

SDLA 215Ethics at Work

3

SDLA 223Crisis Management

3

SDLA 299Mentorship & Coaching II

3

Total Credit Hours:15