Languages and Culture Studies: Business Languages, Graduate Certificate – Online

Core Courses (6 credit hours)

• SPAN 5120 – Advanced Business Spanish I (3)
• SPAN 5121 – Advanced Business Spanish II (3)

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following:

• ECON 5172 – Economics of International Finance (3)
• INTE 5050 – Topics and Practicum in Interpreting (3)
• INTE 6050 – Topics in Interpreting Studies (3)
• INTE 6172 – Spanish-English Legal Interpreting (3)
• INTE 6176 – Spanish-English Community Interpreting (3)
• INTE 6601 – History, Theory, and Method of Interpreting (3)
• LTAM 5000 – Graduate Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
• LTAM 5600 – Seminar in Latin American Studies (3)
• LTAM 6000 – Advanced Graduate Topics in Latin American Studies (3)
• LTAM 6100 – Seminar in Latin American Politics (3)
• LTAM 6252 – Seminar in Modern Latin American History (3)
• LTAM 6300 – Seminar in Latin American Thought (3)
• MBAD 6161 – Human Behavior in Organizations (0 to 3)
• MBAD 6194 – Global Strategic Management (0 to 3)
• MBAD 6270 – Marketing Management (0 to 3)
• MSMG 6120 – Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
• MSMG 6130 – Economics for Managers (3)
• MSMG 6160 – Marketing from a Management Perspective (3)
• MSMG 6190 – Managerial Ethics and Leadership (3)
• SPAN 5050 – Selected Topics in Spanish (1 to 3)
• SPAN 5410 – Professional Internship in Spanish (1 to 6)
• SPAN 5800 – Directed Individual Study (1 to 3)
• SPAN 6001 – Advanced Studies in Spanish Language (3)
• SPAN 6003 – Studies in Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3)
• SPAN 6201 – Hispanic Language and Culture through Media (3)
• TRAN 5050 – Topics in Translation Practica (3)
• TRAN 6000 – Special Topics in Translation Studies (3)
• TRAN 6472 – Workshop on Non-Literary Topics I (Business, Legal, Governmental) (3)
• TRAN 6601 – History, Theory, and Method of Translation (3)
• TRAN 6602 – Linguistics for Translators (3)
• TRAN 6603 – Computer-Assisted Translating (3)
• TRAN 6604 – Translation Project Management (3)

• Complete the Graduate School Admissions Application.
• Baccalaureate degree in Spanish, or in a closely related area that requires sufficient upper-division coursework in that language (e.g., Latin American Studies, International Studies, International Business), or an undergraduate degree, certificate, or minor in translation. Students who have a baccalaureate degree in a field outside of these areas but can demonstrate a high level of language proficiency via study abroad, a professional language credential, home language use, and/or relevant career experience may also apply. This experience should be detailed in the statement of purpose.
• Official transcripts that indicate a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.75.
• Three letters of reference (from professors, specialists in translation, and/or employers, preferably in the field).
• Statement of Purpose: A well-developed essay in English that addresses the applicant’s motivation for enrolling in the certificate.
• An oral interview with the Graduate Program Director (this can be conducted by phone or using a virtual platform like Zoom or Google Meet).
• Writing sample in Spanish (approximately 1,000 words).
• International Students Only- Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/DuoLingo test scores also accepted.

Fall Semester (August)

• Priority Application Submission: March 1
• Final Application Submission: August 1

Spring Semester (January)

• Priority Application Submission: October 1
• Final Application Submission: December 1

Summer Semester (May or July)

• Priority Application Submission: April 1
• Final Application Submission: June 15
  • There are a variety of summer sessions beginning and ending on different dates. June 15th is the last day an application can be submitted for summer, but this date is for classes that begin in July. 

NC Resident: $309.59 per credit hour
Non-Resident: $1,186.59 per credit hour