Take Your Leadership Development to the Next Level
Enhance your career and leadership skills by earning a Michigan Ross Distinguished Leader designation at your own pace. Connect with a customer service representative to start your journey and learn from world-renowned faculty and peers through tailored programs, executive coaching, peer-to-peer mentoring, and more.
Contact our team to discuss your individual goals, questions, and completion options, or fill out our form to let us know you're interested.
Advance Your Career
Completing a Distinguished Leader Certificate strengthens your resume and skills, positioning you for growth within your organization.
Support Your Team’s Development
While earning credits for yourself, you can also encourage team members and colleagues in their career progression.
Expand Your Global Network
The Distinguished Leader Certificate connects you with top faculty and peers across industries and experience levels.
Gain a Lifetime Scholarship
Complete the full Distinguished Leader program to earn a lifetime Michigan Ross Executive Education scholarship.
Upon completion, you will earn the added distinction as a Distinguished Leader alum.
Who Should Apply:
- Individuals who are passionate about their leadership development.
- Managers, directors, high potentials, and senior-level executives from all functional areas and industries who aspire to take charge and highlight their commitment to a transformative leadership journey.
At Michigan Ross, we know that two things are true of the best leaders: they never stop learning, and they commit to developing others. To support you in these important aspects of your leadership, we offer tuition scholarships and benefits as you work toward your certificate.
Step 1
Review Our Program Catalog
Explore our program catalog to find courses that match your interests. For more information, please contact us at 734-763-1000 or email [email protected].
Step 2
Get Started With Your Distinguished Leader Program Today
Reach out to a customer service representative to discuss and select your first program or to learn how you can earn credit for courses you’ve already completed.
Step 3
Submit Your Approved Program Outline
Connect with our staff to finalize and submit your approved Distinguished Leader Certificate program outline.
Step 4
Earning Program Credits*
Program credits can be earned in the following ways:
Online programs: Only one eligible online program may be applied toward the DLC.
In-person programs: Earn one credit for each five-day, in-person program completed.
Step 5
Complete Your Path to Recognition
Finalize your journey by completing your fourth eligible Executive Education program. Earn a certificate and join an elite group of global business executives recognized as Michigan Ross Distinguished Leaders.
*Select programs are excluded from Distinguished Leader Certificate credit. Before you register, confirm eligibility with one of our expert program directors.
Contact our team to discuss your individual goals, questions, and completion options, or fill out our form to let us know you're interested.
