About the Graduate Sports Communication Certificate Program
Strengthen your communication skills with Emerson College’s hybrid graduate Sports Communication certificate program. You will learn best practices in content strategy, social media management, event planning, and more for a wide variety of clients ranging from athletes to fans.
Housed in the School of Communication’s Department of Communication Studies, our program is designed for working professionals. Courses are offered in the evening with a blend of in-person and online modalities, allowing you the flexibility to manage your schedule.
Program Highlights
- Develop and deploy communication plans for a number of different sports-related industries and clients
- Deep-dive into different audience types and discover the best ways to communicate effectively
- No GRE requirements to apply
- Courses available online and in-person
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Upcoming Events
International Graduate Student Information Session
October 9, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Virtual Graduate Application Overview
October 15, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Program Director Meet and Greet: Sports Communication
October 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a pop-up information session! During this informal, 30-minute event, you'll get the chance to meet Dr. Mary Anne Taylor, Sports Communication’s Graduate Program Director, and Sarah Duffett, Sports Communication’s admissions counselor. Pop in, ask questions, and learn more about Communication Studies at Emerson.