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Organizational Communication and Influence Certificate


This certificate program will be offered soon.


Communicate Clearly. Inspire Action.

The Certificate in Organizational Communication & Influence helps you become the person who can get ideas across, build trust, and drive progress. Core courses are designed to show you how to craft clear messages, listen actively, give constructive feedback, and design developmental experiences that stick, while an elective in negotiations, social responsibility, leadership, or team dynamics lets you tailor your approach.

Who Should Enroll?

Anyone who seeks to excel in a position where success depends on guiding people, resolving issues, and inspiring action. Open to students from all majors.

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Career-Ready Skills

  • Resolve workplace issues with confidence
  • Design impactful learning experiences
  • Guide teams and build trust across departments
  • Facilitate meetings & handle tough conversations
  • Shape a positive, trust-based workplace culture
  • Deliver persuasive presentations

Program Structure

Required Courses

  • MGMT 3301: Management Theory and Practice
  • MGMT 3313: Organizational Communication
  • MGMT 4356: Employee Training & Organizational Development

Electives (Choose One)

  • MGMT 4326: Effective Negotiations
  • MGMT 4327: Leadership
  • MGMT 4334: Leading Teams
  • MGMT 4371: Social Responsibility of Business

Career Paths

  • Communication Specialist
  • Training Specialist
  • Project or Team Lead
  • HR or Client Relations Coordinator

Become the voice that moves people forward.


Admission Requirements

Ready to submit your application to University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Business? Make sure you have what it takes as you begin the admissions process.

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 

  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Spring 2026
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
    Returning UHCL Students - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
  • Summer 2026
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 20
    Summer II Final - June 26
  • Fall 2026
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 10
    Returning UHCL Students - August 12
  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15

  • Spring

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15

  • Summer*

    Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

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UHCL Online

Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611

Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

Contact

  • Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.