Advanced Certificate in Business & Professional Communication
This certificate has been carefully designed by the Mercyhurst faculty specifically for college graduates who want to enhance their professional or management skills, improve their prospects for advancement, or prepare for a career change. Regardless of the career or professional field, proficiency in communication is the primary requirement for success.
The certificate requires a minimum of 27 credits. A maximum of two three-credit courses completed during the last five years may be applied toward the Certificate in lieu of equivalent required courses.
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| Course Requirements* | |
| BADM 420 | Seminar in Business and Professional Etiquette |
| COMM 180 | Business and Professional Communication |
| COMM 230 | Principles of Public Relations |
| COMM 339 | Persuasion Theories |
| MGMT 300 | Leadership in Organizations |
| MKGT 347 | Advertising and Promotion |
| Plus any three of the following | |
| ART 220 | Introduction to Graphic Design |
| COMM 315 | Public Relations Techniques |
| COMM 369 | Global Communications |
| COMM 430 | Magazine Editing & Design |
| COMM 485 | Special Topics in Communication |
| MKTG 301 | Consumer Behavior |
| PSYC 294 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
*Descriptions are available in the Course Catalog
Admissions Requirements
B.A. or B.S. with an overall GPA of 2.5
Admissions Procedures
Have official college transcripts sent to the Office of Adult & Graduate Programs. Submit a completed Advanced Certificate Application, along with a $30 application fee**.
**You can also choose to apply online for free.