Communicate across cultures. Lead on a global stage.
If you're drawn to a career in communication with a worldwide impact, the Global and Multicultural Communication Certificate equips you to lead the conversation. You’ll explore the dynamics of cross-cultural messaging and brand strategy, gaining insight into what resonates across borders.
Customize the certificate to your passions and interests with hands-on electives in areas like data visualization and crisis communication—tools that prepare you to drive strategic initiatives for global companies, nonprofits, and NGOs.
The certificate consists of a core 9 credit hours, with 6 additional hours of electives.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| JMC 080: Foundations of Strategic Communication | 3 |
| JMC 153: Business Unusual | 3 |
| JMC 154: Global Brand Strategy | 3 |
| Choose 6 of the following 1 Credit Hour Courses | |
| JMC 162: Event Planning & Management | 1 |
| JMC 164: Crisis Communication & Issues Management | 1 |
| JMC 165: Financial Communication & Investor Relations | 1 |
| JMC 166: Leading with Effective Communication | 1 |
| JMC 167: Polls & Public Opinion in Communication | 1 |
| JMC 169: Data & Visual Storytelling | 1 |
| JMC 170: Principles of Customer Relations | 1 |
| JMC 174: Internal Communications Management | 1 |
You can choose to also pursue the Corporate Public Relations certificate alongside this certificate. You must complete all eight prescribed electives.
In order for any coursework to be eligible for financial aid at Drake University, it must satisfy requirements for a student’s degree program. Standing alone, coursework for certificate programs is not eligible for financial aid. However, it is possible to “embed” coursework for a single certificate within a degree plan. Students who wish to embed a certificate within their degree program should work carefully with their academic advisor to create their academic plan. Students seeking more than one certificate will most likely take coursework that is not eligible for financial aid, and these students should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine financial aid eligibility and costs.
