MA Global Communication at George Washington University

Programme overview

Offered jointly by GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA), the master of arts in global communication combines the Elliott School's globally recognized academic excellence in international affairs with SMPA’s strengths as a leading school of communication and journalism. Students in the global communication program learn about the fascinating and rapidly evolving global information environment. As future or advancing professionals in the field, they learn how to work in this environment and communicate effectively with audiences worldwide.

Faculty: Elliott School of International Affairs | Department: Graduate Programs, Elliott School of International Affairs | Duration: 3 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

See notes regarding special topics and skills courses, the capstone sequence, and the thesis option*. Five courses (15 credits) in core courses for the field. Students fulfilling this requirement with either ECON 6280 or ECON 6250 should be aware that these courses require prior coursework in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students taking either course should consult their academic advisor prior to enrollment.

Career pathways

Students take a rigorous academic program that prepares them both intellectually and professionally for exciting careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Required skills courses on topics such as developing communication strategies, cross-cultural communication, public speaking, and editing prepare students for careers in global communication.

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Entry requirements

Fall: January 7th - Fellowship & Application Deadline Spring: October 1st - Fellowship & Application Deadline Applications for admission will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the fellowship deadlines have passed, but students will not be considered for fellowships. GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process. Please do not submit scores. Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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