Master’s Concentration
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to reaching communication goals that position organizations for success. In this concentration, you’ll gain the skills needed to advance equity and inclusion as an integrated part of communications strategy. Learn about the historical, cultural, and economic factors that shape identity, and apply appropriate tools and inclusive practices to communicate in a way that is resonant for diverse stakeholders. This concentration seamlessly integrates a crucial equity-centered skillset into your Communication Management curriculum and can help take your career to the next level by empowering you to be an agent for change.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Degree
Tuition
$40,032
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Skills You’ll Learn
Develop practices that advance equity as an integrated component of organizational strategy
Design strategic communication solutions that meaningfully leverage diversity to achieve organizational goals
Solve communication challenges by leveraging data, theory, and critical thinking
Curriculum
A Master’s in Communication Management with a concentration in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
4
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
4
Elective Courses
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
Companies that are more diverse in gender and ethnicity are more profitable, and a recent survey found that most large companies were deepening their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The diversity of the American public continues to grow; Gen Z is the most racially diverse U.S. generation, with approximately 48 percent identifying as non-white. As diversity grows, cultural competence will be a crucial skill for professionals that work with diverse populations.
Eighty-four percent of HR executives polled by Gallup said their company is putting more money into DEI, and an analysis by LinkedIn showed that VP of Diversity and Inclusion is a top-10 fastest growing job in 2024.
Job Titles
Inclusion and Engagement Manager
Internal Communications Manager
Inclusion & Diversity Communications Director
Diversity Communications Specialist
DEI Program Coordinator
Public Relations Director
Global Communications Manager
Diversity Program Manager Salary: National Average
$102,000
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We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
Megan Castle
Communications Manager, Department of Transportation
Erin Iwata
VP, Digital Marketing Heinrich Marketing
Rich Khleif
Senior Director-Communications, Connections, & Customer, Insights Oracle
Lora Ledermann
Scream Agency
Andy Mountain
President, GBSM
Bob Noguiera
Director Human Resources, West Division Comcast Cable
Julie Reeves
Vice President Marketing, Rachio
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