MBA LeaderCORE™

The LeaderCORE™ micro-credential provides recognition that you have developed the competencies vital for effective performance and successful leadership.

MBA LeaderCORE™ is a personal and professional development journey that will help you gain the skills to succeed in life and the world of work. Recruiters want graduates with skills beyond industry knowledge and technical ability. Throughout the program, you will learn more about yourself and how to build on your strengths and bridge your gaps.

Full-time UB MBA students
Application process is shared with MBA students early in their program

In-person

Graduate credit-bearing
In addition to the micro-credential, you will receive a notation on your transcript

You will engage in multiple forms of action learning:

MGB 666 LeaderCORE Development I (2-credit-hour course, grade of B or better): Self-awareness, competency development (including workshops in creative problem-solving, integrity, and diversity, equity and inclusion), practice receiving and giving feedback
MGB 667 LeaderCORE Development II (2-credit-hour course, grade of B or better): Competency development through an action-learning project and self-selected development experiences
Development logs: Typically 40-50 logs completed throughout the program
Coaching sessions: Minimum of six
Certification Defense: Submit a body of work and development log for review by two assessors (one internal and one external). The internal assessors are generally School of Management staff, faculty or coaches. The external assessors are typically mid- to high-level business executives from Buffalo. Assessors interview you about your journey and the materials you submitted to determine your level of engagement and growth. Their recommendation, combined with feedback from your coach and course instructors, will determine whether you receive LeaderCORE certification.