Master of Arts in Communications Management

Welcome to Webster University's online program in communications management. This degree is intended for students working in any communications-related field who are seeking to advance to a position with broader managerial responsibilities.

All students entering this program are required to consult with a School of Communications academic advisor prior to registration. Qualifications and prerequisite courses will be determined at that time. Students may be required to enroll in six hours of prerequisite undergraduate course work. Students must earn a grade of "B" or better in prerequisite courses, if required, before they are allowed to enroll in graduate courses. The prerequisite courses are not counted toward the 36 credit hours required for the degree, nor are they considered as part of the credit hours required for advancement to candidacy.

Faculty

The communications management program reflects the Webster University tradition of academic excellence and innovation in delivering career-oriented education to working professionals. The same distinguished faculty members who teach the traditional classroom courses also teach many of the online courses in the communications management program. Other instructors have been recruited specifically for their reputation and expertise in their areas of specialty. All have extensive professional experience and adhere to the same rigorous academic standards.

Communications Management Curriculum and Course Syllabi

The MA in communications management requires satisfactory completion of 36 graduate credit hours (12 courses). Of these, seven courses are core (required) courses. The remainder are elective courses that can be chosen from an extensive list offering a broad selection of both management and communications-related options.

The course of study for students working towards an MA in communications management is:

Core Courses

(Click on a course link to view the syllabus.)

These courses are taught online and in the classroom:

Elective Courses

A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed from the following:

These courses are taught in the classroom:

HRDV 5680: Ethics, Values, and Legal Issues in Human Resources Development
INTB 5650: International Business Management
MEDC 5430: Media Communications Technology
MEDC 5550: Topics in Media Communications
MEDC 5600: Introduction to Interactive Communications
MEDC 5650: Special Topics in Interactive Media
PBRL 5451: Communication Strategies for Investors and and Financial Stakeholders
PBRL 5452: Communication Strategies for Public Affairs and Government Relations

Not all courses listed above will be available to students at all locations.

View the Graduate Studies Catalog for complete descriptions of these courses and the graduate courses in Media Communications, Media Literacy, and Public Relations.

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