MA Media and Strategic Communication at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master's program in media and strategic communication is geared toward aspiring media and political communication experts. The program blends analytical and applied skills, giving students a grounding in the function and influence of the media. The most comprehensive strategic communication program in the heart of Washington, DC, this graduate program prepares students to achieve advocacy goals in today's fast-paced media environment. Students learn to design and implement campaigns, develop messaging to target audiences, support campaigns, and encourage action.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Media and Public Affairs | Duration: 3 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 36 credits, including 15 credits in core courses, 3 credits in skills courses, 6 credits in capstone courses, and 12 credits in elective courses.

Career pathways

They also gain the knowledge to advance their careers in fields of public and nonprofit management, government media relations, academia, or even public relations and communications consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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