Corporate Communications Certificate Application - Fall 2026

Please complete the following application to be considered for entry into the Corporate Communications Certificate in Spring 2027. The deadline to complete this application is Friday, October 9, 11:59 pm ET.  For questions about the Corporate Communications Certificate, please contact Program Co-Directors Dr. Zifei Fay Chen (Zifei.Chen@uga.edu) and Professor Ben Deutsch (Ben.Deutsch@uga.edu). 
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Students who have previously completed courses included in the certificate curriculum—such as ADPR 3870 Introduction to Corporate Communications, ADPR 5990 (Seminar in ADPR) Advanced Corporate Communications, ADPR 5990 (Seminar in ADPR) Business Literacy in Communications, and eligible Grady or Terry electives—can apply those courses toward the certificate requirements. Students who have already taken one or more of these courses are especially encouraged to apply, as their prior coursework may allow them to make significant progress toward completing the certificate.
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All students admitted to the Corporate Communications Certificate are strongly encouraged to take at least one of the following two courses in Spring 2027. 

Description: This is an introductory, “gateway” course to the certificate. The course will demonstrate the critical role strategic communication plays in supporting a company’s business strategy. Through classroom learning and interaction with current chief communications officers and industry leaders, students will gain an understanding of all aspects of corporate communications: media relations, brand PR, internal communications, crisis communications, social and digital communications, government relations, investor relations, executive communications, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility/ESG. 

ADPR 5990 (Seminar in ADPR): Advanced Corporate Communications (Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:55--11:15am)

Description: This course explores corporate communications from a leadership perspective. Through real-world cases and industry experts, students will learn how organizations navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Topics include senior communicators and the C-suite, ESG in polarized contexts, crisis and risk management, change communication, business acumen, and the evolving media and AI landscape.