Global Strategic Communication

The program consists of 36 credit hours of approved graduate coursework, including required, advanced and elective courses tailored to meet the student's professional needs. Students are required to complete 15 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of advanced coursework in strategic global communication and 3 elective credit hours. To complete the program, a student either produces and defends a design project (six credit hours of COM 5990 Design Project ) or thesis (six credit hours of COM 5999 Thesis ) or takes an additional six credit hours of coursework and passes a final program examination. Students may choose to focus their study in the technical specialization (takes the place of nine credit hours of advanced coursework).

Application Fee: A nonrefundable application fee of $60 (master's) or $80 (doctoral) must accompany your application. The application fee will be waived for Florida Tech alumni who wish to return to their alma mater for a graduate degree.

Transcripts: All Applicants An official certified transcript from each institution where 12 or more credits were earned must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the registrar of each college or university the applicant has attended. International Applicants Students who have prior university-level educational experience outside the U.S. must provide English translations of all application materials, including transcripts.

Recommendations: Some academic departments require a recommendation as part of the graduate application. A recommendation should speak to the applicant's prior academic and professional performance, as well as their potential for success in graduate study. Generally, recommendations are requested of advisors, mentors, professors or supervisors. When recommendations are required, doctoral degree applicants should seek at least one from a full-time faculty member. Master's degree applicants are advised to request a recommendation from their master's thesis or final project advisor.

Résumé: The résumé you submit as part of your application for graduate admission should detail your academic credentials, prior employment (including teaching experience, if applicable) and scholarly achievements including but not limited to authorship/publications, conference participation and memberships in professional organizations. Applicants are encouraged to also include descriptions of relevant non-traditional educational and professional experiences.

Statement Of Objectives: Departments requesting a statement of objectives are interested in learning more about an applicant's character, qualities and aspirations as they relate to rigorous graduate study and research in a specific field of study. A well-written statement of objectives provides a clear, concise (about 300 words) description of the applicant's academic interests and career goals, as well as previous and proposed future scholarly activities. Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program may submit their research proposal as an alternative to the statement of objectives.