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Professional & Executive Communication Certificate

Learn valuable skills related to successful communication in the business world.

The Professional & Executive Communication Certificate offers fundamentals ranging from strategic communication to interpersonal communication.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 semesters
Credit hours:
12

Why earn a professional & executive communication certificate?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

 

Good communication is the key to success in the business world. This certificate will expose you to courses in communication that will teach you skills related to being successful in modern business, including organization communication, interpersonal communication, persuasion, diversity and/or strategic communication.

A certificate in Professional & Executive Communication demonstrates your ability to:

  • Effectively navigate the modern business world
  • Learn the art of persuasion
  • Anticipate trends in business
  • Successfully advance your professional degree

A Professional & Executive Communication certificate is an excellent pairing for students seeking communication or business degrees. It also adds a competitive edge to careers in psychology, political science, public relations/advertising and more.

Professional & Executive Communication Certificate Program

  • Can be paired with any major.

  • Teaches skills applicable to numerous workplace situations.

  • Learn to successfully traverse the modern business world through various styles of communication.

Professional & Executive Communication Certificate Courses

COMM 401. Organizational Communication. 3 Credits.

Analysis of communication behavior in formally structured relationships as it relates to the organization and to individuals. Special attention given to organizational style, status, trust and conflict-management. Informal communication networks and rumoring are studied. S.

COMM 212. Interpersonal Communication. 3 Credits.

Introduces fundamental concepts of communication between individuals. Explores aspects of self expression and relationship communication. To give insights into the dynamics of interpersonal communication. To aid in the understanding of how people present themselves to other people, and how others perceive them in return. F,S,SS.

COMM 313. Persuasion. 3 Credits.

An examination of principles and practices of persuasion and its influence across communication contexts. Emphasis will be placed on ethical standards and implications of persuasion and influence. F,S.

COMM 310. Media and Diversity. 3 Credits.

Study of minority status within mass media organizations and in media content from historical, contemporary and speculative points of view. F.

COMM 374. Principles of Strategic Communication. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the fundamental theories, concepts, and applications of strategic communication to critically analyze its social influence and meet organizational goals. F,S.

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