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.
Description
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.
Program-Related Information
Support Staff
Tiffany Groteluschen
402-472-3065
tgroteluschen2@unl.edu
Program Website
https://business.unl.edu/fccertificate
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
- Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL 100, IELTS 6.5
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement: In roughly 500 words, this statement of objectives should explain your professional background and goals with this certificate.
Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.
Admission Application Deadlines
- July 1 for Fall
- October 1 for Spring
- March 1 for Summer
Requirements
Complete 12 credit hours as listed below:
Course List
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| JOMC 820 | Financial Communications | 3 |
| GRBA 808 | Foundations of Business Strategy | 3 |
| ADPR 850 | Public Relations Management and Case Studies | 3 |
| or JGRD 819 | Graduate Writing, Reporting and Editing |
| GRBA 809 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or GRBA 811 | Managerial Finance |