Scientific communication and leadership
Certificate, graduate
Empower with data
With a graduate certificate in scientific communication and leadership, students will develop a strong foundation in data science, including data ethics, big data and the data science process. They will learn to find, clean and analyze data using RStudio and Tidyverse while refining their ability to conduct exploratory data analysis and apply predictive analytics. Additionally, they will enhance their professional communication skills, crafting strategic messages for diverse audiences using insights from science communication, mass media and psychology.
Beyond technical skills, students will explore leadership and management, from self-leadership to leading teams and organizations. They will examine decision-making, conflict management and motivation while gaining expertise in project management, financial analysis and business model design. This holistic approach prepares them to drive organizational change, foster innovation and align business strategies with scientific advancements.
Overview
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Analyze and succeed
Degree fit
- Work in science or technical fields and want to improve your communication skills.
- Are seeking to bridge the gap between scientific data and public understanding.
- Want to enhance leadership abilities while mastering effective communication in research, healthcare or policy.
- Are looking to develop skills in conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Work in science or technical fields and want to improve your communication skills.
- Are seeking to bridge the gap between scientific data and public understanding.
- Want to enhance leadership abilities while mastering effective communication in research, healthcare or policy.
- Are looking to develop skills in conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,074 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$46,681 - Marketing Managers
$82,013 - Public Relations Specialists
$47,289 - Writers and Authors
$16,358 - Producers and Directors • Media Programming Directors
$35,468
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Application information
In order to begin your media management certificate at U of I, you must contact your advisor. M.A. Emerging Media requirements You can also earn an M.A. in emerging media online by completing the media management and media production certificate program. View the online emerging media master’s degree application process and requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree in media or a related field like communication, marketing or journalism
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS (for international applicants): 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
In order to begin your media management certificate at U of I, you must contact your advisor. M.A. Emerging Media requirements You can also earn an M.A. in emerging media online by completing the media management and media production certificate program. View the online emerging media master’s degree application process and requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree in media or a related field like communication, marketing or journalism
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS (for international applicants): 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.