The MA in Corporate Communication is a 36-credit program that is designed to prepare both aspiring and practicing corporate communication professionals to plan, implement, and assess corporate communication strategies in business and organizations.

It is strongly recommended that applicants possess: an understanding of business processes; foreign language capability; understanding of digital media, intranet, social media; understanding of website design and applications.   Proficiency in these areas can be demonstrated through formal undergraduate courses, work experience, professional courses or workshops.

Courses in Specialization    (36 credits)

Core Courses - 5 seminars   (15 credits)

Elective Courses - 6 seminars (18 credits)

Exit Requirement - Thesis or Capstone (3 credits)

COM 9510

Legal and Ethical Issues in Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9620

Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9635

Research Methods (Quantitative) in Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9640

Qualitative Research Methods in Corporate Communication3 credits
 and 
Choose one of the following courses:  

COM 9139

Communication Strategy 3 credits 

COM 9505

Media Analysis for Corporate Communication 3 credits

COM 9656

International Business Communication 3 credits
   
Exit Requirement     (3 credits)  

COM 9991

MA Thesis in Corporate Communication 3 credits 
 or  

COM 9992

MA Capstone Project in Corporate Communication 3 credits 
   
Corporate Communication Elective Courses - 6 seminars    (18 credits)
Select six courses from the following:

COM 9108

Communication and Information Technology3 credits

COM 9139

Communication Strategy 3 credits 

COM 9505

Media Analysis for Corporate Communication3 credits 

COM 9515

Graphic Design for Media Professionals3 credits

COM 9625

Corporate Culture and Sustainability3 credits

COM 9626

Counseling the Corporation3 credits 
Work-Life Communication3 credits 

COM 9630

Corporate Media Relations3 credits 
Corporate Representation in Film, TV, Advertising, and New Media3 credits 

COM 9650

Multinational Corporate Communication and Culture3 credits

COM 9651

Theories of Persuasion3 credits

COM 9652

Crisis Communication3 credits

COM 9653

Investor Relations3 credits

COM 9654

Employee Communication3 credits

COM 9655

Corporate Advertising, Image, and Identity3 credits

COM 9656

International Business Communication3 credits

COM 9657

Video Production for Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9658

Reputation Management3 credits 
Business Issues for Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9660

Selected Topics in Corporate Communication3 credits
Selected Topics in Corporate Communication (1)1 credit 
Selected Topics in Corporate Communication (2)2 credits 
Selected Topics in Corporate Communication (1.5)1.5 credits 

COM 9800

Internship in Corporate Communication3 credits

COM 9900

Independent Study3 credits