Professional Language and Cross-Cultural Competency, Certificate

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Increase Your International Business Skills

Boost your language skills in Arabic, French, or Spanish and your knowledge of business practices in the target culture with our 12-credit certificate program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. It will equip you with the cultural knowledge and linguistic skills necessary to excel in any professional setting and to thrive in our interconnected global economy.

We’ve designed the certificate to complement any major at UM-Dearborn. Whether you’re majoring in business, engineering, health studies, or another field, becoming proficient in a second language and gaining cross-cultural competency can broaden your career prospects, opening doors to opportunities around the world.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2024. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$139,380 Median Salary

Political Scientists (master’s usually required)

Employment of political scientists is projected to decline 3 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 500 openings for political scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$115,440 Median Salary

Economists (master’s usually required)

Employment of economists is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 900 openings for economists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$59,440 Median Salary

Interpreters and Translators

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 6,900 openings for interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$83,720 Median Salary

Urban and Regional Planners (usually requires a master’s)

Employment of urban and regional planners is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 3,400 openings for urban and regional planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$97,200 Median Salary

Geographers

Employment of geographers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 100 openings for geographers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Tuition

Tuition and fees for certificate programs are updated and approved each year in June. Review the current schedule to estimate your costs.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

How to Apply

It is encouraged to apply as early as possible. To apply:

  • Complete and submit an Online Non-Degree Application - select "Certificates".
  • Submit official transcripts.

Completed non-degree applications will be accepted until midnight the day prior to the start of classes each semester.

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Admission Requirements

The program is open to all undergraduate students at UM-Dearborn as well as non-degree seeking students with or without college degrees.

Next Steps

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