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Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership Certificate (Graduate)

Certificate Program in Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership

Gain the practical and theoretical skills essential to navigating diverse leadership contexts with the Certificate Program in Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at 51¶¯Âþ. Acquire the cultural awareness and strategic competence to develop and manage collaboration within your organization.

The 9-credit Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership graduate certificate is ideal for individuals aspiring to leadership positions, as well as those who currently hold leadership positions and want to increase their ability to

  • deal with cross-cultural conflicts,

  • manage diverse teams and

  • make responsible decisions.

An online format provides students flexibility in how they access resources, submit assignments, and balance their studies with job constraints and personal responsibilities. 

Program Format & Curriculum

Classes for the Certificate Program in Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership are held entirely online using both synchronous and asynchronous delivery based on the particular course. The online format provides students with easy access to resources, flexibility in submitting assignments, and the ability to communicate with instructors and classmates in a virtual space–making it ideal for working professionals.

The 9-credit, three-course program is comprised of the following classes.

  • Communicating Organizational Leadership
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership
  • Leading Diverse Teams

Learn more about admissions requirements for the Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership Graduate Certificate.

Path to a Master’s Degree

Once completed, the Certificate Program in Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership can satisfy 12 credits of the 31-credit Master of Science in Communication Management degree. The GRE requirement for that master’s program would also be waived.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to access and affordability, this Certificate Program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,264.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,693.00 per credit

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Our Advisors

Contact the following faculty member with specific questions about advisors for the Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership Certificate (Graduate).

Quaiser Abdullah, assistant professor of instruction at Klein.
Email
Phone215-204-6808

Kaitlin Pierce, associate director of the graduate office.
Email
Phone: 215-204-8560

Program Contact

Contact the following staff or faculty members with additional questions about the Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership Certificate (Graduate).

Kaitlin Pierce is associate director of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.
Email:
Phone: 215-204-8560

Accreditation

51¶¯Âþ’s departments and programs are accredited by the .

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