Become the go-to voice for your organization when financial markets fluctuate and communicate your organization's financial health through this cutting-edge, joint certificate program. This 12-credit-hour, fully online program gives you the ability to use new, fast paced technology to talk the language of business in real-time. Advance your career by completing four courses, where you will learn practical communication skills from journalism and business professors to tell the complete financial story.
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JOMC 820 Understanding and writing about corporate, economic and business topics as journalists or as public relations professionals.
GRBA 808 Explore real cases of organizational structures, evaluate how well they support the top management team's strategic implementation, and assess the impact on overall organizational success.
ADPR 850 Philosophies and theories that underlie the discipline and profession of public relations. The critical and supportive perspectives used to gain insight into the history and direction of public relations.
JGRD 819 This course teaches, at an accelerated graduate level, the principles and practices of reporting, writing and editing. It includes discussion of the ethical principles of journalism and the application of basic statistics the development of news and feature work.
GRBA 809 Basics of financial accounting and reporting. The construction of financial statements and their interpretation for internal and external users of financial information.
GRBA 811 A case course designed to meet the financial core requirement in the MBA program. Application of financial theory to business problems. Financial statement analysis, working capital management, capital structure planning, cost of capital, and capital expenditure analysis.
Because we review applications on a continual basis, you can start earning the certificate when it works best for you, whether that’s spring, fall or summer.
To apply, you will need to pay a $50 application fee and submit the following:
Note that under the Admission Objective section, you should select “Non-Degree, Graduate Certificate Objective” and then select your desired certificate.
Registration codes for the certificate courses will be sent out from the Business Graduate Programs office approximately 30 days prior to the term start date.
The College of Business is pleased to provide multiple graduate certificate options. Please note, however, that students pursuing multiple graduate certificates may not apply the same course to more than one certificate. Below is a list of courses used by more than one certificate. If you have questions about this policy, please reach out to the Business Graduate Programs office at businessgrad@unl.edu.
Overlapping Courses in Certificates
Before applying, ensure you have met the prerequisites of a bachelor’s degree.
There are no other specific course requirements for admission to the certificate program.
The Financial Communications Certificate Program is designed to provide expertise and practical skills to boost your career whether you work in the finance sector, media communications or anywhere in between. Let this joint program between the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Business be your guide to future success.
Financial Journalist Financial Advisor Broadcast Journalism Public Relations Accountant/Auditor Chief Financial Officer Business Communications
Communication Technologies Public Relations Strategies Organizational Business Strategies Writing Financial News Interpreting Business Reports Financial Statement Analysis Capital Expenditure Analysis Managing Finances
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Since certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid, we know cost is key. Our certificate programs are some of the most affordable in the Big Ten. TUITION AND FEES
Completing a certificate can be a good way to get a feel for graduate level classes and diversify your expertise. You can roll your credits into another master's program later. If you're already enrolled in one of our MBA programs, you can use your MBA electives to earn this graduate certificate at the same time. Explore Journalism and Mass Communications Master's Programs Explore Business Master's Programs
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If you have immediate questions about the Financial Communications Certificate, contact Carly Morse, graduate student services coordinator for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, at 402-472-2055. For all other programs, contact our Business Graduate Programs office at businessgrad2@unl.edu or 402-472-2338.
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