Why choose a graduate leadership program at Rider

Rider offers leadership programs in a variety of areas so you can unlock your full potential. We provide you with a dynamic, innovative and relevant education to fit your career goals. You’ll learn to lead with confidence and make an impact in the workplace and beyond.

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Our leadership degrees

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Our certificate programs

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Higher Education Leadership

Common careers: Student Affairs Administrator, Assistant Dean of Students, Assessment Coordinator and Director of Academic Advising and Student Success.

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Life and Career Coaching

Common careers: Life Coach, Career Coach, Business Coach and Relationship Coach. This certificate is also offered in a hybrid format. Rider's Life and Career Coaching Certificate program is a Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Registered 1035-BCC training provider. Course(s) are approved as part of 30, 60 and/or 120 hour-curricula for BCC training course(s).

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Talent and Organizational Development

Common careers: Recruiter, Recruitment Coordinator and Corporate Trainer.

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Benefits of pursuing graduate-level education

What you'll get:

  • Increased employability
  • Improvement in salary and promotion potential
  • Enhanced analytical, communication and technology skills
  • Opportunity to retool and change careers
  • Confidence in your strategic leadership capabilities
  • Access to a strong and diverse network of faculty, colleagues and alumni
Donna Maccaroni
I have learned about how organizations best function and how success can be found through effective and diligent leadership. I love how the principles presented are relevant for business as well as education and beyond.”
Donna Maccaroni
M.A. in Organizational Leadership

Start your journey

At Rider, no one rides alone. We will be with you every step of the way. So get in touch! We can’t wait to hear from you.