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MCM Communications Management at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Theory, research and application of communication management drawing on Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and Business Studies, in combination with a range of other humanities and social sciences disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Organizational Public Relations Public Relations Research Strategic Public Relations Applied Ethics in Communications Management Reputation and Brand Management Crisis Communications Strategic Management Communications Financial Reporting and Management Accounting Marketing Management Digital Media Management Communication Negotiation.

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Entry requirements

The Master of Communications Management is for professionals in the areas of public relations, public affairs, government communications, government relations, health communications, community management, community engagement, public participation, advocacy, stakeholder relations, consulting and communications management. This is Canada’s only communications management graduate program. Required credentials: Bachelor's from an accredited university

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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