Master of Communication and Media (MCM)
Leadership Communication Specialization
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Where Leaders come to become even better Communicators
Equipping students to become effective communicators in a leadership role by focusing on three main modalities - one to one, one to many, and various ‘e’ forms of communication - this program allows you to earn your master’s degree in as little as 15 months. Designed to improve the personal leadership communication skills of those currently in or pursuing leadership positions, this program prepares students to direct and inspire both groups and individuals.
Curriculum
Complete 36 credits to earn your degree.
The program is self-paced (3-12 credits per semester).
Electives include
- Organizational Leadership
- Dynamics of Global Organizations
- Transmedia Storytelling
- Crisis Communication
- Multiculturalism and Leadership: Communication Perspectives
- Leading at the Speed of Now
- Change Management
“I found the program to offer a ton of options for coursework. There was a real emphasis on practical skills that could be adopted immediately in the workplace.”
Jenn Attridge Schacht ’18, Community Affairs Manager, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Why Choose Our MCM Program?
Skills for Today. Knowledge for Tomorrow.
Potential Careers
- Chief Executive Officer
- Directors, Vice Presidents and other “C” Suite positions
- Management roles at all levels
- Human Resources Director
- Director of Health Services
Semester Options
Admissions is offered on a rolling basis: Fall, Spring and Summer.
MCM degree in 18-24 months or in as little as 15 months.
Study Options
Flexible courses are offered: On campus, online, blended courses and weekend courses.
Over 60 percent of MCM students work full-time.
Stand out from the crowd
Only 9% of Americans have an advanced degree.
On average, those with a master’s degree earn over 17% more per year than those with a bachelor’s degree. (U.S. News & World Report).
International Students
Please visit Rutgers Global–International Student and Scholar Services to learn admission requirements, such as your Visa status; special forms; orientation; international advisers; special rules concerning employment and internships among many other pieces of information.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all international MCM students to attend an orientation session as early in or before their first semester of study.