Online Master of Communication

100%

Online

Less than $17k

tuition

Best Value

public university in Ohio*

50+

Pulitzer Prize-winning alumni

Choose from 2 online communication master’s degrees

The fully online Master of Communication and the Master of Organizational Communication degrees from OHIO’s Scripps College of Communication equip students with the skills, experience and expertise they need to advance professionally. These highly customizable degrees work for professionals across a variety of industries.

Earn your master's from the prestigious Scripps College of Communication, a national leader in communication education with 87 Pulitzer Prize winning alumni, students and faculty contributing to 58 Pulitzer Prizes.

Master of Communication

This flexible program designed for working professionals allows you to stack certificates to earn a master’s degree. Complete two of the seven stackable certificates, plus an introductory research course and a 3 credit hour capstone. Learn at your own pace and create a customized set of skills and competencies to advance your career whether you work in a communications-related field or in healthcare, public service, education, or the corporate world.

Master of Organizational Communication

This program focuses on the critical examination and understanding of the role of communication within the processes of organizing, decision making, and problem solving. This program includes two required courses, Measurement Methodology in Communication and Communicative Processes in Organizations as well as a 6 credit hour capstone experience. Your remaining credits will come from COMS electives and/or courses from four available stackable graduate certificates.**

Certificates

Earn skills and credentials while you learn. Choose from seven stackable graduate certificates on topics including:

Communication diversity, ethics, and inclusivity
Communication and change**
Crisis communication**
Digital transformation & innovation
Media tools for professional communication
Strategic communication management**
Team leadership and communication**

For more information, contact graduate@ohio.edu.

Benefits

Fully online in a flexible format that works with your busy schedule.
Complete in as few as four semesters
7 week courses
30 credit hours
No GRE required for admission

Affordability

Affordable tuition with financial aid options available
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Career Opportunities

OHIO’s communication degrees open doors to a diverse range of rewarding careers. Whether you're passionate about strategic communication, media relations, or corporate communication, this degree equips you with the skills to thrive in various professional settings. You will acquire the skills and knowledge to excel in dynamic and ever-evolving professional landscapes. Choose your path with stackable certificates and make a lasting impact through effective communication strategies.

Also Available – Online Bachelor's in Communication

The 100% online Bachelor of Science in Communication degree is available to students from all backgrounds who are seeking positions that emphasize internal or external communication in public, non-profit, or private organizations.

Online Bachelor's in Communication