Overview

Designed with both recent graduates and working professionals in mind, the Corporate Communication program of Duquesne University provides students with a broad, intellectually rigorous foundation in professional communication to prepare them for ethical leadership in the marketplace.

With flexibly designed specializations in crisis and risk communication, management communication, nonprofit communication and integrated marketing communication, the program advances students' professional interests and goals through a tailored professional integration project.

All coursework is delivered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats,

Application requirements

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Corporate Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication, or Communication Studies, or one of our dual degree programs, must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

The undergraduate degree does not have to be in a communication-related field, but applicants are required to demonstrate a basic understanding and awareness of communication. If, in the judgment of the Admission Committee, you do not fulfill this prerequisite you may be asked to complete additional undergraduate work before beginning graduate studies..

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Communication

Persuasion in the Marketplace

Argumentation

Presentational Communication Skills

Professional Communication Pedagogy

Political Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication Media Studies & Mass Media View 406 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate Q.P.A. of 3.0/4.0 (official transcript required).
Successful performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for M.A. in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication. Select institution code 2196 (Duquesne University), program code 4599 (Communication).
A writing sample prepared within a collegiate or business setting.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate academic and professional performance.
A statement of the applicant’s professional and career goals (not more than 500 words). This statement should identify the precise M.A. program to which the student is applying: M.A. in Communication (including the emphasis that the student is selecting); Online M.A. in Corporate Communication; or M.A. in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication.

Tuition Fee

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International

40890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1363 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

40890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1363 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Corporate Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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