Online Certificate in Media and Leadership
VCU Richard T. Robertson School of Communication
Rise to the top of the media industry. Fully online.
Ready to level up your career in media?
VCU’s online graduate certificate in media and leadership is for you. Learn about results-driven decision making as you examine legal and ethical issues that affect the media industry.
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The graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership is a 12-credit hour program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in communications organizations. Students will learn about the principles of leadership and results-driven decision-making. The certificate program will educate students in the legal and ethical issues affecting media industries. Students will learn to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Graduates will be prepared to lead communications’ organizations across a variety of sectors. All courses are offered online.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, graduates will be able to demonstrate the following skills.
SLO1: Core skills
Students graduating with this certificate will demonstrate an understanding of practical skills necessary in media law and ethics.
SLO2: Leadership skills
Students graduating with this certificate will demonstrate leadership skills necessary in contemporary media fields.
SLO3: Tailored skills
Students graduating with this certificate will master written and multimedia platforms, including modern tools and technologies, to communicate clearly and effectively to inform and engage audiences in mass communication fields such as journalism or strategic communication.
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