Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations Certificate (Graduate)

Certificate Program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations

Drive organizational outcomes that go beyond compliance with the Certificate Program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations in Temple’s Fox School of Business. In this 12-credit graduate program, you’ll learn to develop initiatives that drive revenue, enhance culture, improve service delivery and increase employee engagement while centering on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

You’ll investigate your own identities while gaining the knowledge to understand the complex dynamics of microaggressions, privilege and unconscious bias in order to attract and retain top talent as a human resources (HR) professional. Develop cultural humility, empathy and productive behaviors that build effective relationships and increase your impact as a leader.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations graduate certificate program provides the tools to meet the challenges of strategic HR management including ethical, public policy and societal ramifications. Program outcomes include the demonstrated knowledge of employment legal requirements and labor management relations, inclusive hiring practices, and performance management and reward systems. Graduates will understand which DEI programs succeed and why and they will learn new frameworks for leadership behavior centered on emotional intelligence.

This certificate program is designed for lifelong learners looking to enhance their careers. The graduate certificate program is also an effective path towards earning Fox’s online Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Master of Business Administration graduate programs.

Program Format & Curriculum

The graduate certificate program is delivered online and can be completed in three semesters.

The following four courses are required.

Influential Organizational Communication
Leading Organizations
Leading with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective
Leading within the Regulated Environment

Learn more about the courses for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations Certificate (Graduate).

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Certificate Program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,000.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,150.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Careers

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Leadership in Organizations Graduate Certificate can open pathways to new career fields and provides an entry point into advanced roles based on new capacities gained during the program.

Graduates of the certificate program are prepared to continue their academic career by enrolling in a master’s program or take the next step in their professional life. Students are equipped to pursue the following types of positions.

DEI and culture director
DEI HR consultant
Director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Director of HR, talent and diversity
Racial equity strategist
Talent DEI specialist

Alumni Employers

Temple University maintains strong ties with employers, both within the city of Philadelphia and beyond, who’ve employed, or currently employ, former Temple students. Graduates from the Department of Human Resources have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including

Amazon,
ARAMARK,
Brooksource,
Comcast Corporation,
Day & Zimmermann,
Dietz & Watson,
Frank Recruitment, Group
Independence Blue Cross,
Target Corporation, and
Vanguard.

Program Contact

Jon Campione is the assistant director of Graduate Enrollment.
Phone: 215-204-0314
Email: [click-for-email]

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

Additional Program Information

School/College Site

Temple University