The unique and successful online USC Leadership in Enrollment Management certificate program has been established for over a decade and has certified nearly 200 program participants.

Newly redesigned, this program provides you up-to-date intensive training for insightful and effective enrollment management leaders.

How Will This Help My Career?

The online program has been newly redesigned so that you will gain:

• Intensive training for insightful leadership
• Live sessions (optional) bringing together your peers, faculty and alumni
• Extensive content knowledge across the field
• An expansive view of enrollment management, policy and practice
• Practical case study experience
• A national network of dedicated professionals
• Opportunity to meet your peers and faculty in-person with complimentary registration to annual CERPP Conference
• Instruction and advising by recognized leaders in the field
• Complimentary registration to the annual CERPP Conference held in February
• A USC Certificate in Leadership in Enrollment Management to acknowledge your achievement

Who Should Enroll?

• Designed for emerging and seasoned leaders in the profession with at least two years of experience in the field. Participants often hold a master’s or doctoral degree and want to build and more effectively utilize the knowledge and skills necessary to be highly successful.
• Individuals or campus teams who want to gain a leadership and managerial perspective, hone their skills, and learn from like-minded colleagues are particularly well-suited for the program.
• Higher education (undergraduate and graduate) and K-12/Independent School professionals welcomed.
• Please note: the certificate program is NOT intended as a primer or introduction to enrollment management and related fields. Instead, the certificate program is intended for those with prior experience in the field who want to advance their knowledge and skills for the next level of leadership.

What Will I Learn?

Proficiencies necessary for success in enrollment management, including:

• Leading institutional change
• Data-informed decision making
• Setting enrollment goals and targets
• Recruiting, retaining and graduating underserved students
• Financial aid planning, philosophies and policies
• Marketing and recruitment, including international student recruitment
• Ethics and Educational Purpose
• Selection and admissions
• Organizing for retention and graduation

How Much Does It Cost?

Tuition for the USC Leadership in Enrollment Management program is $8,000 and is priced to provide substance, value and convenience. While your institution may provide financial support, below are additional opportunities:

• Balmer Scholarships for Enrollment Management Association members
• A team discount for multiple participants from the same institution
• NAGAP member discount
• A two-part payment plan available upon request

Ready To Apply?

Both higher education and independent school applicants, the application consists of three parts:

• Basic information
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation

The deadline for applications for the 2024-25 cohort is Friday, September 20.

While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, as cohort size and financial support are limited, we encourage you to apply early.