Courses
Credit Hours to Completion
Online
About the Program
In today's dynamic workplace, mastery of business fundamentals and concise online communication are essential. Knowing how to deliver your data effectively is the key to leading strategic business initiatives.
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Business Communication (SBCC) program, offered online with a flexible 15-credit curriculum, delves into the realm of organizational strategic business. This certificate equips students with advanced skills in marketing communication, data storytelling, leveraging social media, and crafting effective public relations strategies.
Stay on top of data-driven digital trends with a comprehensive curriculum as you research, analyze, and elevate your competitive edge with a certificate in Strategic Business Communication at Middle Georgia State University.
The SBCC program is stackable with the Master of Arts in Public Relations program.
To learn more about the SBCC program, please visit the School of Arts & Letters' page.
Admission Requirements
- Application
- Official College Transcripts*
- Professional Résumé
- Statement of Goals
- Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia
- English proficiency, for International students
*If you have a college transcript from MGA, you do not have to pay for or send your transcript to Admissions.
Courses
Some of the required courses for this program include:
- MKTG 5610 Leadership in Theory and Practice
- COMM 5200 Data Storytelling
- MCOM 5010 Public Relations Writing and Research
- MCOM 5030 Crisis Communication
- COMM 6610 Social Media Communication and Advertising
"We created this certificate program primarily for students who want additional academic credentials to further their professional growth, but they’re not quite ready to commit to a full graduate program"
-Dr. Andre Nicholson, Professor of New Media and Communication