Organizational Communication for Leadership
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
Course Delivery
Total Credits
Credit Hour
Minimum Duration
The College of Communication Arts and Sciences has the ability to leverage the collective strength of four of its departments to provide a pervasive training in 21st century digital communication. The online Graduate Certificate program, capitalizes our college's strengths in the use of new technology to engage learners around the world.
The marketplace has demand for sub-areas of expertise that would benefit working professionals wanting to upgrade their knowledge and skills. ComArtSci can now meet these needs through our Strategic Communication M.A. Certificate Program. We have created three, 9-credit certificates, providing a world-class professional development opportunity for individuals to enhance their communication skill set.
This certificate will help students expand their knowledge and skill sets as they relate communication change efforts, managing conflict, facilitating effective employee evaluations, motivating employees, and socializing new hires so they integrate into productive work teams. Graduates of the certification will be prepared to:
According to data from an October 2020 survey of current and former MSU StratCom students, half reported receiving a raise or promotion while in the program or after completing it. The average raise reported among the respondents was more than $14,000.
CAS 833 - Crisis Communication (3 Credits)
CAS 837 - Catalyst Thinking in the C-Suite (3 Credits)
CAS 838 - Organizational Communication for Leaders and Entrepreneurs (3 Credits)
We recruit cohorts of around 20 for fall, spring and summer semesters.
June 1st
November 1st
April 1st
The College of Communication Arts and Sciences has the ability to leverage the collective strength of four of its departments to provide a pervasive training in 21st century digital communication. The online Graduate Certificate program, capitalizes our college's strengths in the use of new technology to engage learners around the world.
The marketplace has demand for sub-areas of expertise that would benefit working professionals wanting to upgrade their knowledge and skills. ComArtSci can now meet these needs through our Strategic Communication M.A. Certificate Program. We have created three, 9-credit certificates, providing a world-class professional development opportunity for individuals to enhance their communication skill set.
This certificate will help students expand their knowledge and skill sets as they relate communication change efforts, managing conflict, facilitating effective employee evaluations, motivating employees, and socializing new hires so they integrate into productive work teams. Graduates of the certification will be prepared to:
According to data from an October 2020 survey of current and former MSU StratCom students, half reported receiving a raise or promotion while in the program or after completing it. The average raise reported among the respondents was more than $14,000.
CAS 833 - Crisis Communication (3 Credits)
CAS 837 - Catalyst Thinking in the C-Suite (3 Credits)
CAS 838 - Organizational Communication for Leaders and Entrepreneurs (3 Credits)
We recruit cohorts of around 20 for fall, spring and summer semesters.
June 1st
November 1st
April 1st
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