Overview

The Strategic Communication programme at Columbia University is taught by distinguished academic faculty and leading practitioners in the field, our offerings provide students with an educational experience that is immediately applicable in the workplace.

Fast Facts

The programme was launched in 2002, pioneering the field of Strategic Communication.

Learn from leaders in the professional world, alongside top academics in the field.

More than 800 alumni, who hold pivotal roles in a wide variety of organizations.

Why Columbia?

Extraordinary faculty with a passion for teaching, who will help you explore the latest communication theories and practical applications to advance your career.

A hands-on, interactive, small-class environment in which everyone can learn and thrive.

Lifelong friendships and connections with your cohort and highly engaged faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Communication Management

The Compelling Communicator

Ethical Decision-Making for Communicators

Communication Research and Insights

Digital Communication Strategy

Digital Media and Analytics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Advertising View 65 other Masters in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum six years of professional experience in a communications role with demonstrated leadership experience.

U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

Ability to write clearly, concisely, and convincingly, using proper grammar.

Most successful applicants have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63360 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63360 USD / year

≈ 63360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63360 USD / year

≈ 63360 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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