Program Overview
The Consumer Conflict Mediation at The University of Alabama is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Communications & Media, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Consumer Conflict Mediation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Consumer Conflict Mediation programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Consumer Conflict Mediation, Management, and Negotiation
- Techniques of Counseling in Consumer Sciences
- Customer Service
- Addiction and Dysfunction in Money Management
- Developing the Leader
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants must submit the following documentation directly to the College of Human Environmental Sciences, in addition to completing the application for non-degree admission. Students may take up to 12 hours under non-degree status. Admission to this program requires one of the following:
- A 3.0/4.0 GPA overall for the last 60 hours of an undergraduate degree.
- Acceptable score on the appropriate Graduate Entrance Exam (if the student does not meet the GPA requirement).
- Three professional letters of recommendation.
- A statement of professional goals.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Alabama
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