Communication Management

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

Communication Management

About

Degree: Master of Science
https://www.towson.edu/cofac/departments/mass-communication/communication-management/index.html

Program Director: Dr. Lingling Zhang
Phone: 410-704-3458
Email: [email protected]

The Master of Science in Communication Management offers both professional and research-oriented course work with an emphasis on public relations and strategic communication. It is a hybrid program in which students can complete at least 50% (a total of 18 units) of the 36-unit degree requirement online. Our applied courses help provide the knowledge and skills to research, plan, implement, and evaluate activities designed to achieve communication goals in a variety of professional settings. Our theory and method courses provide students with the academic tools needed to complete the final components of the program–comprehensive exams, a graduate professional project or a thesis project. In addition to Mass Communication courses, students will be able to choose from a variety of elective courses offered across the university graduate programs.

The master's program is appropriate for both career-oriented individuals who want to advance in their chosen fields and for students who intend to pursue further graduate studies.

Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Program

Students may earn the M.S. in Communication Management through the Department of Mass Communication accelerated bachelor's to master's program. The accelerated program allows students to earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees in less time through an individualized plan. Prospective applicants should contact the program director for details.

Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for information on the accelerated bachelor's-master's program.

Students will be able to use and produce qualitative and quantitative research techniques to gather and evaluate data appropriate to communication practices.
Students will enhance and develop writing skills in established and emerging integrated communication field.
Students will be able to identify and analyze appropriate communication theories and understand how to apply them in practice.
Students will understand and apply the communication process that connects organizations and audiences in mutually beneficial relationships.

Disciplines

College of Fine Arts & Communication

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 45

How to Apply

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Communication Management

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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