Graduate Certificate, Sports Communication

With a variety of online and in-person classes, this certificate program will help you stay up-to-date on best practices in sports communication. You’ll learn about event planning, content strategy, and social media management. Extremely customizable, you can choose between a wide array of classes to complete this program. 

Course Requirements

This certificate program is built for you to tailor your specific interests. With only one required course, Sports Communication, the remaining 12 credits are completely up to you. With course topics ranging from user experience to emerging communication technologies, you can customize the certificate program to your professional goals. 

Professional Opportunities

Boston is one of the only cities in the U.S. that has four successful major sports teams–baseball, basketball, football, and hockey. This makes it an ideal place for sports communication professionals. Whether you are interested in sports journalism, public relations, or another field in the sports industry,  Boston’s sports scene offers plenty of opportunities. 
Located in the heart of Boston, Emerson has relationships with many of the city’s international sports corporations, with graduate students interning for the 2024 Olympic Committee, Real Madrid, and more.