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Media, Writing, and Communications Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication

Diploma Description

This certificate has been discontinued as of Fall 2023, and is no longer accepting new students.

As an alternative, students may consider the Certificate in Professional Writing and Communications for related course options.

This certificate gives global professionals insight into leading international business practices and the effective written and oral communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s globalized marketplace. The program provides high-impact professional training in advanced language and global business communication skills, with particular attention to: writing effectively, specialized discourse, presentation success, negotiation strategies, and intercultural communication.

Taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, this certificate program is designed to help advance your career by providing you with the enhanced ability and confidence to successfully communicate in English across various business contexts, while gaining a competitive edge in any leading workforce environment. Professionals will learn advanced techniques for writing persuasive, clear, and effective emails, reports, and proposals.  Furthermore, professionals will learn how to build the powerful oral communication skills for: leading effective in-person and virtual meetings, negotiating successfully with colleagues and clients, and delivering dynamic presentations for diverse audiences and stakeholders. This program provides a tailored curriculum that targets the core competencies to communicate and engage across multinational industries, while offering unique networking opportunities. Enhance your global career with this highly relevant and internationally-recognized credential in the business world. 

Requirements:

The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the three required core courses and two elective courses listed below. The three core courses must be completed before the elective courses. This certificate must be completed within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course.

Earn a 10% DISCOUNT* on courses by declaring your candidacy for the Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication.

 

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT GIVE YOU THE SKILLS AND TRAINING YOU NEED TO START YOUR NEW CAREER

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD WITH OPTIONS TO SPECIALIZE IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

Effective Business Writing

Learn techniques for writing effective emails, memos, proposals, and reports for various audiences.

Effective Business Communication

Improve your oral communication in the workplace by learning to speak English with greater accuracy and fluency.

Negotiating for Success: Communicating With Power, Confidence, And Influence

In this course, learn the real-world fundamentals of planning and executing various types of negotiations by applying strategies used by the...

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

Complete 1

Persuading in Business: Leadership, Public Speaking and Executive Communication

Persuasion across cultures, media, and technology is essential for professional success in today’s globally-connected business...

Voice and Diction: Unlocking Vocal Power

From leading meetings to projecting influence from the global stage, our voice can be a powerful amplifier of our expressions, opening...

Persuading in Business: Leadership, Public Speaking, and the Art of Effective Communication

In this engaging and experiential course, you will develop the high-performance language and communication strategies used by exemplary...

BUSINESS ELECTIVES

Professional Writing: Content, Purpose, and Audience

This foundational course introduces critical practices of professional writing, focusing on common documents across digital and traditional formats.

2023 Fall
1 section

Multimedia Storytelling

Multimedia storytelling has the power to provide context and depth to news stories, fundraising drives, marketing campaigns, and personal...

2023 Fall
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

Public Relations Writing for International Professionals in a Globalized Marketplace

Develop strategies for creating and delivering more effective written communication for a globalized economy.

0 sections

Conflict Management Techniques for the Workplace

Develop your critical conflict management skills and increase your effectiveness as a professional.

2023 Fall
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

General Admission Requirements

For those who have completed some college Completion of 32 credits with at least 2 years work experience OR 60 credits with no work experience required