Certificate
Global Issues
Learn to analyze contemporary global issues and their impact on work at the local level. In a time of rapid globalization and increasing cultural diversity, you’ll learn to recognize connections between the local and the global, cultivating a nuanced approach to the impact of global change and multiculturalism in a variety of professional contexts.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
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Free Application
University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Skills You’ll Learn
Curriculum
4
Concentration Courses
2
Elective Courses
Featured Instructors
Sample Schedule
Plan your schedule to complete your graduate certificate. Finish quickly in just six months or take up to two years (four course certificate) or three years for a six-course certificate.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Global Issues
continue to grow worldwide. According to a recent Global NGO Online
Technology Report, there are 10 million NGOs worldwide, and there
are 1.4 million NGOs in the U.S. that employ 11.4 million Americans.
the United States, inspiring businesses to venture overseas, according
to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Career openings continue to
grow for professionals who possess sophisticated knowledge of timely
global issues and trends and have the ability to work effectively across
diverse organizational structures.
Job Titles
Cross-Cultural Trainer
Business Consultant
International Relations Specialist
Program Officer
Policy Analyst
Public Affairs Manager
Program Officer Salary: National Average
$66,717
(Glassdoor)
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One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
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Global Community Engagement
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.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
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.
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