Overview

A master’s in Communication at Drury University prepares professionals for the role of communication director, public relations manager, communications strategist, writer/editor, and other positions requiring expertise in leadership, strategic planning, message development, digital communication, audience insights, organizational culture and integrated brand management.

About the program

Select an emphasis: Integrated Marketing Communications or Organizational Leadership & Change.

30 credit hours, (10 courses) six of which are customizable electives.

Two or three-year completion options. Can be completed in as few as 18 months.

Courses include a mix of evening (seated), blended (seated & online), and fully online formats in 8- or 16- week intervals.

Degree may be completed 100% online via a mix of synchronous (i.e. live Zoom meetings) and asynchronous (traditional online) delivery methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication

Communication and Ethics

Public Relations and Corporate Writing

Organizational Communication

Integrated Marketing Communications

Strategic Issues Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-24 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Digital Media View 217 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Drury Students - We will add your official Drury University transcript to your file for you. You do not need to send it to us.

For program specific GPA requirements, visit the Graduate Academic Catalog.

International Student Transcript Evaluation - Evaluation of all post-secondary education transcripts documented by a recognized international credential evaluator, e.g., World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org). Evaluation must be submitted in terms of U.S. semester credits, grade equivalents, grade point average, and authentication of documents.

Tuition Fee

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International

13860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 462 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

13860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 462 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

13860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 462 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Springfield

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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