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Overview
Our Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communication Management is specifically targeted at professionals in communication-related fields and students seeking an advanced degree in communication. As a student in our program, you’ll explore practical and theoretical applications in a variety of challenging real-world communication contexts. Our classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends to make them easier to fit into your already-busy schedule.
When we say extra oomph, we mean it. We have one of the top programs in the country, thanks to our impressive number of faculty publications, which is an indicator of the quality of our research and scholarship. You'll complete 36 hours of coursework with classes such as Source Credibility, Message Construction, Political Communication, Health and Med Communication, Small Group Dynamics, and Nonverbal Communication. You'll also complete one of two plans.
Plan I (thesis option) is better if you're interested in working toward a PhD or pursuing a career in research.
Plan II (non-thesis option) requires that you complete a project about what you've learned in the program. Finally, we'll do all of this on nights and weekends so you can fit school into your already busy schedule.
Fast Facts:
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Chapter of PRCA/PRSSA have been awarded Chapter of the Year for 34 out of the past 36 years.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Foundations of Communication Management
- Source Credibility
- Message Construction
- Analysis of Communication Audiences
- Communication Effects
- Seminar in Applied Communication Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies Management Studies Corporate Communication View 237 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three recommendations. Ideally from professors who know your academic potential, but maybe from someone who has served in a supervisory role.
- GPA requirement: 3.0 (though students with lower G.P.A.’s will be considered to see what other parts of their application show promise of success). Students may always enroll Non-Degree Seeking to mitigate a substandard G.P.A.
- An essay that describes your background and what your objectives in entering our program are.
- Only those students who are applying for a GTA position need take the GRE. All international students are required to take the TOEFL (or equivalent). Institution code – 1856. Applicable for the GRE and TOEFL only.
- CV/Resume
- Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was received to be mailed to:
Tuition Fee
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International
41076 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1141 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
38376 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1066 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
1019 - 1648 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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