Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management
Enhance your career with our online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management. In just nine credit hours, you can develop advanced skills in planning, executing and evaluating strategic communication plans. Learn from industry experts and gain insights into public relations, crisis communication, internal communication, communicating with global perspectives and more.
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Overview
Quickly build advanced strategic communication skills to advance your career.
Discover essential skills in planning, executing and evaluating communication strategies. Acquire a new credential in just nine credit hours and learn from industry experts with real-world experience. Gain confidence to advance your career and enhance organizational communications.
Topics include strategic planning, global communications, crisis management and campaign evaluation. This certificate seamlessly transfers to Purdue’s online Master of Science in Communication and the Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication degree.
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Program Specifics
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Enhance your professional skills. The online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management is ideal for professionals aiming to boost organizational communication initiatives. The curriculum covers global communication perspectives as well as crisis communication, and it teaches students to measure, evaluate and implement effective campaigns. Gain in-demand skills and prepare to grow or change your career.
Required Course
- COM 60111 – Seminar in Strategic Communication
Elective Courses (choose two):
- COM 60911 – Strategic Public Relations
- COM 60311 – Crisis Communication
- COM 62111 – Strategic Communication and Social Media
- COM 650000 – Communication and Leadership
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Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Communications Specialists
- Directors of Development
- Copywriters
- Communications Managers / Coordinators
Top Industries
- Colleges and Universities
- Professional Schools
- Television Broadcasting Stations
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Corporations
- Government Agencies
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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