Master’s Concentration
Organizational Communication:
Master’s Degree
Effective communication and advanced problem-solving skills are at the top of every organization’s wish list. Are you prepared to meet the demand? You’ve already mastered your area of expertise, but now you need to harness the potential of your team, manage change initiatives, and meet needs by persuading stakeholders. In this program, you will enhance and deepen your interpersonal, organizational, and managerial abilities.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Featured Instructors
Skills You’ll Learn
Cultivate and inspire high-performing teams
Plan and implement strategic change initiatives
Assess the organizational needs of others and use persuasion tactics to achieve goals
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Communication Management with a concentration in Organizational Communication requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
4
Core Courses
5
Concentration
Courses
3
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.
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Organizational Communication.
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Search and Mobile Marketing
Digital Content Strategy & Optimization
Data-Driven Storytelling
Strategic Marketing & Brand Management
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Organizational Communication
Internal communication professionals can expect an 8% growth through 2028, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
60% of companies don’t have a long-term strategy for their internal communications, putting professionals in high demand, according to Workforce.
Job Titles
Director of Internal Communications
Director of Corporate Communications
Director of Participant Communications
Internal Communications Manager
Corporate Communications Manager
Internal Communications Lead
Employee Communications Manager
Communications Specialist
Internal Communications Manager Salary: National Average
$90,000
(Glassdoor.com)
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Theme: Job Satisfaction
Communication Management
“I think the return on investment for me is very tangible. It helped me get a higher-level role and it helped me secure a better life for myself.” —Martha Brown, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
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
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
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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