Certificate in International Media

Our students become well-rounded observers of international media, communication and international politics, ready to apply this knowledge in a diverse range of fields.

Certificate in International Media

With knowledge in international media, students adopt a global perspective on communication, along with international politics to provide context. From leading strategic communication for an NGO to being an international reporter, this certificate program will prepare you for job opportunities emerging within and across the fields of news, global media, advertising, strategic communication, international business, politics and diplomacy.

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听Be prepared for work in our increasingly globalized, technology-focused society
听Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate

Gain an interdisciplinary education with leading faculty听from the College of Media, Communication and Information听and the International Affairs Program

Job growth in some fields related to international affairs is faster than the average for all jobs in 2016鈥�26

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Learn from acclaimed faculty from multiple disciplines across the university

Be successful.

This certificate allows you enter the workforce with an understanding of international news and communication media.
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Broaden听your employment possibilities in combination with the skills you learn in your major area of study

You鈥檒l be prepared for a career in international reporting, advertising, strategic communication or entertainment

Work in business, diplomatic service, government, publishing or academia

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students must be either in the College of Media, Communication and Information or an international affairs major in the College of Arts and Sciences to apply for this certificate.

Requirements include:

Completion of 18鈥�19 credit hours听
International affairs majors must take two required courses
CMCI majors must take three required courses听
Remaining credit hours are filled with program electives

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Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.
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Some opportunities include:

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Be inspired.

The international affairs program has an extensive list of alumni who have worked in fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:
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Mary Ann Casey

('70)
Former U.S. ambassador to Algeria and Tunisia, and chair of the Program in International Affairs Advisory Board at CU 葫芦娃视频.

('80)
Chairman and CEO of Al茅m International, an experiential marketer, creator and producer of special events. He has consulted on, developed, or coordinated and executed the torch relays for every Olympic Games since 1996.

Joshua Levine

('97)
Head of the global investment firm BlackRock Alternative Specialists, Americas, who serves on the CU 葫芦娃视频 Program in International Affairs Advisory Board.

Kelly Bendelow

('08)
An associate protection officer stationed in Ethiopia with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She started with UNCHR in 2009 as a resettlement intern.

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