Communication, MA
Business, Communication, Conflict, Crisis, Cross-Culture, Culture, Development, Gender, Organization, Persuasion, Social Influence, Strategic, Training, Workplace, leadership
Effective communication is one of the most sought-after skills in today's job market. Improving your communication skills enables you to build stronger relationships and enhance your leadership style. Are you ready to unlock your potential with the communication skills necessary to achieve your goals?
The Master of Arts program in communication provides advanced training in communication skills and competencies for working professionals, preparing them for career advancement and leadership in a shifting job market.
The flexible nature of this online program benefits those with busy schedules. The faculty members at ASU's Hugh Downs School of Human Communication are highly experienced in developing and delivering quality online coursework that prepares students for success in their careers.
Students gain essential skills required in today's workplace, including conflict transformation, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, persuasion and crisis management.
The MA program concludes with a capstone project, giving students the opportunity to put their skills into action and make a real impact by solving communication problems in their communities or workplaces. The final project can be implemented by the organization or shown to future potential employers.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (COM 550)
Required Core (12 credit hours) Electives (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
COM 501 Research Methods in Communication (3)
COM 504 Theories and Models in Communication (3)
COM 530 Training and Development (3)
COM 540 Conducting Communication Research (3)
COM 550 Capstone (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in communication or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- resume
- letter of interest
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants should include a resume and letter of interest. The letter should be two to three pages, and should outline work, educational background and volunteer experience, as well as discuss why the applicant is interested in this degree, field and program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/23 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 09/16 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 02/16 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/20 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 06/03 | Final |
This program is designed for individuals looking to change career trajectories or get ahead in their current professions. Graduates can expect to find work in:
- fundraising
- government
- health care
- human resources
- management
- marketing
- nonprofits
- public relations
- sales
- teaching
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
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STAUF A412
MACOMAPP@asu.edu
480-965-5095
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
