Professional Studies
Whether you’re building new skills, changing direction, or getting sharper at the work you already do, Emerson’s Professional Studies programs are designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward.
Through flexible graduate certificates and non-credit executive education programs, you’ll deepen your expertise in the arts, communication, media, sports, public relations, and digital content fields. Learn from Emerson faculty and industry-connected professionals, build practical skills you can use right away, and choose the path that fits your goals, schedule, and next step.
Graduate Certificates
Emerson College’s graduate certificates are built for people who want focused, career-relevant study that easily slots into the rest of their lives. Through our four-course programs offered in online and hybrid formats, you can build specialized expertise and bring new momentum to your next professional move.
Earn your certificate as a stand-alone graduate-level credential, or apply your courses toward a related Emerson master’s degree.
| Digital Content Management | Online Graduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| Political Communication | Graduate Certificate |
| Public Relations | Graduate Certificate |
| Sports Communication | Graduate Certificate |
Non-Credit Professional Development Programs
Looking for a faster way to build a specific skill, strengthen your team, or explore a new area of professional growth? Emerson’s non-credit professional development programs offer flexible, accelerated learning designed for busy working professionals.
Through online certificates, workshops, and executive education programs, you can gain practical tools, fresh perspective, and Emerson-level expertise, without the time commitment of a full degree program.
