Organizational Communication
Take your career to the next level and enhance your skills in interpersonal and organizational communication. You’ll learn to manage change, persuade stakeholders, and strategically communicate on behalf of an organization in this certificate program designed for professionals ready to take on a leadership role.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Cultivate and inspire high-performing teams
Plan and implement strategic change initiatives
Assess the organizational needs of others and use persuasion tactics to achieve goals
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Organizational Communication requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Interested in a master's degree?
Explore our Master of Arts in Communication Management with a concentration in Organizational Communication.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Organizational Communication
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 8% growth through 2028 for internal communication practitioners.
Workforce found that a majority of organizations have no long-term strategy for internal communication, creating high demand.
Communication and leadership are the top two in-demand skills, as the two abilities are needed to help you work well with others, communicate effectively, and achieve projects, according to LinkedIn.
Job Titles
Internal Communications Manager Salary: National Average
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Hear from Our Students
"I think the return on investment for me is very tangible. It helped me get a higher-level role and it helped me secure a better life for myself." —Martha Brown, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.