Sports are more than just entertainment. They represent big money and business. There
is an increasing need for well-trained communications professionals to help teams
resonate with their fans, while understanding the intricacies of management. It’s
more than just the games these days.
Learn about communication strategies to reach audiences effectively and communicate
effective messages. This graduate certificate will help you understand the dynamics
of communication from a management perspective of sports teams as businesses.
Coursework
15 hours (5 courses) from the following list:
MC 5253 : International Mass Communications
MC 5163 : Mass Communications Law
MC 5873 : Sports Media Management
MC 5143 : Diversity in Sports Media
MC 5560 : Specialized Sports Media Applications
MC 5020 : Sport Communication Practicum-internship
MC 5113 : Research Methods
MC 5560 : Sports Branding
Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
For Fall admission, application must be complete by July 1 of the same year.
For Spring Admission, application must be complete by December 1 of the prior year.