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Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Management

USA

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What will I learn?

The Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication offers an interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in the field of Communication Management. Communication management explores systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revising of communication messages and processes (including technology and networks) within and across organizations. The program is designed to meet the needs of a diverse pool of students with varying career aspirations in this growing field.

Understanding how people inform, influence, and persuade each other is central to the program’s curriculum. By applying theory to practical issues and research problems, students learn to envision and facilitate communication management strategies such as intergroup dialogues, communication campaigns and organizational interventions. Rigorous coursework enables students to build a solid foundation for assessing and enhancing communication management in intercultural, organizational, public, and health contexts. In addition, the program offers both a thesis and non-thesis option.

Students develop their problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and written and oral advocacy skills throughout the course of the program. In the end, graduates are well-equipped for communication management objectives including more effective leadership, better flow of essential communications, higher employee satisfaction, stronger brand recognition, and increased profits. The MA program also prepares students planning to continue to doctoral programs in communication and related disciplines, such as international affairs, organizational sciences and public health.

GW’s location in the heart of Washington DC also provides students with unique access to a wealth of government and media agencies, consulting firms and other notable organizations that enhance the graduate studies experience.

Which department am I in?

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (30 credit hours)

Tuition fees
USD $1,950 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

George Washington University

1918 F Street, NW,

WASHINGTON,

District Of Columbia,

20052, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.

English Language Requirements:

Minimum score for the M.A. program are:

Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0; or
TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based; or
PTE Academic: 53

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About George Washington University

With a history dating back to 1821, the university is internationally-recognized and ranks among the world’s top 200 universities.

  • Home to over 27,000 students from over 130 countries
  • Excellent graduate employment & outcomes
  • Offers students 12,000 internship opportunities
  • An extensive global alumni network of 290,000

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