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Graduate Certificate in Sports Communication at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

This certificate allows students to explore both sports marketing and online communication strategies across multiple platforms. How do you manage messaging, brand consistency, content curation, fan engagement, etc. through the various online channels that exist today and may emerge tomorrow?

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Duration: 4 courses  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: MSA 402 Fundamentals of Sports Marketing MSA 458 Digital Media in Sports or MSA 406 Sports Public Relations IDS 401 User Centered Design or IDS 433 Social Media and Content Curation IDS 407 Information and Content Strategy

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Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates also require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

Duration: 4 courses

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