Certificate in International Media

Our students become well-rounded observers of international media, communication and international politics, ready to apply this knowledge in a diverse range of fields.

With knowledge in international media, students adopt a global perspective on communication, along with international politics to provide context. From leading strategic communication for an NGO to being an international reporter, this certificate program will prepare you for job opportunities emerging within and across the fields of news, global media, advertising, strategic communication, international business, politics and diplomacy.

  • Learn how the media shape our world 
  • Be prepared for work in our increasingly globalized, technology-focused society
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate

Gain an interdisciplinary education with leading faculty from the College of Media, Communication and Information and the International Affairs Program

Job growth in some fields related to international affairs is faster than the average for all jobs in 2016–26

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Learn from acclaimed faculty from multiple disciplines across the university

Be successful.

This certificate allows you enter the workforce with an understanding of international news and communication media.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities in combination with the skills you learn in your major area of study

 

You’ll be prepared for a career in international reporting, advertising, strategic communication or entertainment

 

Work in business, diplomatic service, government, publishing or academia

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students must be either in the College of Media, Communication and Information or an international affairs major in the College of Arts and Sciences to apply for this certificate.

Requirements include:

  • Completion of 18–19 credit hours 
  • International affairs majors must take two required courses
  • CMCI majors must take three required courses 
  • Remaining credit hours are filled with program electives

Community & Involvement

Be inspired.

The international affairs program has an extensive list of alumni who have worked in fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Mary Ann Casey

('70)
Former U.S. ambassador to Algeria and Tunisia, and an honorary member of the International Affairs Advisory Board at CU Boulder.

Steve McCarthy

('80)
Chairman and CEO of Além International, an experiential marketer, creator and producer of special events. He has consulted on, developed, or coordinated and executed the torch relays for every Olympic Games since 1996.

Scott Renner

('86)
Consul general at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and member of the International Affairs Advisory Board at CU Boulder.

Kelly Bendelow

('08)
Protection officer and head of office stationed in Aruba and Curacao with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She started with UNHCR in 2009 as a resettlement intern.