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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 36
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- Degree Level
- Advanced Certificate
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- Contact Us
- 607-753-4800
Earn your advanced-certificate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
Earn your School District Business Leader advanced certificate online
Help develop and maintain sound fiscal strategies for your school district as you advance your career in education. SUNY Cortland’s Educational Leadership Program prepares advocates for social justice and equity who ultimately want to make a district-wide impact.
This fully online certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.) program welcomes business-minded leaders with a master’s degree. You’ll examine critical topics such as finance, curriculum, organization and facilities maintenance and management. You’ll also investigate key legal issues and the elements and value of strategic supervision.
The School District Business Leader C.A.S. issued by New York state allows graduates without teaching credentials to hold positions related to the business operation of a school district such as a school business official.
- What's an advanced certificate?
- Advanced, or graduate, certificates are designed to provide focused study to support a particular career interest. They vary in number of credits and typically require students to have a bachelor’s degree.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Live classes
- You will learn in real-time while the instructor leads the class. Courses are similar to in-person classes, but you participate online.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Learn by doing
- Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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