Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Management Certificate

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Management Certificate serves students seeking to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the domains of diversity, equity and inclusion. This Certificate allows you to take courses on leading inclusive conversations, social identity, belonging and neurodiversity in the workplace. With this certificate, you'll be empowered to develop partnerships, create change within an organization and understand methods for implementing and evaluating DEI initiatives.

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What Sets Our Program Apart

  • This DEI in Management Certificate is designed to meet the needs of working professionals in the field seeking to advance their careers. Courses in the certificate program are fully online, making it easy to connect with your professors and classmates, and provide flexibility for the working student.

  • Saint Joseph's business faculty are experts in their fields, bringing theory, practice and relevance to the classroom. Our small, dynamic classes allow for discussion, reflection and collaboration.

  • Students in this program will have the opportunity to choose their elective classes that best suit their specific career needs and interests.

What Can I Do With a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Management? 

A certificate in diversity, equity and inclusion in management will provide you with the skills necessary to be an equity-oriented leader across all divisions in the workplace. Students have gone on to pursue roles as: 

  • Organizational leadership 
  • Executive coaching 
  • Consulting 
  • Human Resources

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • Affordable tuition options start at $1,216 per credit.*

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page or contact us for more information.

    Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.


    Discount Eligibility

    Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

    Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

    Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

    Note: discounts cannot be combined.

  • The Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a recognition that represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

  • Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.

  •  Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Admission Information

  • To be considered for admission you must have a masters degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    • Apply online.
    • Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    • Submit a personal statement.
    • Submit resume.
    • Submit two letters of recommendation.

    Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

  • This program accepts candidates from around the world. If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the Graduate Admission page for more information about the application process and additional requirements for international students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Role of a DEI Senior-Level Position?

The director of diversity and inclusion is responsible for ensuring an organization’s hiring and employee-related policies are fair, inclusive, and promote diversity. A diversity and inclusion role allows a person to work at all levels of personnel within an organization.

What Resources are Available to Me as an Online Student?

In addition to a student support coordinator, we have a variety of other tools and resources that make it easy for you to get technical assistance, chart your course and focus your career search. Check out our online learning resources.

Related Programs

Human Resource Management Certificate

The human resource management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate independent of an MBA if you are interested in advancing your human resources knowledge. Whether you enroll in the human resources certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

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