Communication, MA
Business, Communication, Conflict, Crisis, Cross-Culture, Culture, Development, Gender, Organization, Persuasion, Social Influence, Strategic, Training, Workplace, leadership
Mastering the art of effective communication is essential 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 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 necessary skills required in today's workplace, including conflict transformation, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, persuasion and crisis management.
The program concludes with a capstone course in which students work with an organization and create a training and development project to solve a communication problem within the organization. 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
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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)
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)
Electives (15 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
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 | 07/24 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 09/17 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/16 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 02/17 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/21 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 06/04 | Final |
This program is designed for individuals looking to change career trajectories or get ahead in their current professions. Graduates with a master's degree in communication 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
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
