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
Experience Emerson Live: Sports & Politics as Pop Culture
November 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into Emerson’s Sports Communication and Political Communication Program! During this session, you’ll have the chance to put yourself into the shoes of an Emerson grad student. Learn more about the unexpected ways in which Sports and Politics collide, not just in our curriculum at Emerson, but in the world. Graduate Program Director Dr. Mary Anne Taylor will lead the conversation, and admissions staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the program or the application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Application Overview
November 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
What does it take to apply to graduate school? 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 International Student Information Session
November 13, 2025, 1:00 p.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.