Overview

Effective leadership often depends on effective communication. The online Communication and Leadership program at Eastern Illinois University helps students enhance their marketability in today's professional environment through the integration of theory and practice and the development of organizational communication and leadership skills.

Some of the skills students will acquire through the online MA program include: Written communication skills, the ability to think critically and create persuasive messages, the ability to gather information, work in teams, problem-solve, and summarize and present information.

Career

We provide a flexible program for working students and students seeking employment in the following types of careers:

Teaching at two-year and four-year institutions

Teaching dual-credit courses at the high school level

Non-profit and civic management/leadership

Human resource management

Director of Public Relations

Public Relations Coordinator

Public Information Officer

Marketing Communication Coordinator

Communication Specialist

Digital Media Specialist

Social Media Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Theory

Communication Research

Communication Ethics

Leadership Communication

Social Interaction

Intercultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Leadership View 596 other Masters in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree

A 3.0 overall GPA is required for admission to the program.

Students admitted to the Graduate School under provisional status may be admitted to the program with a 3.00 or higher GPA in at least 12 hours of graduate study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year
Out-of-State

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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