Online Master of Science in Communication

Amplify: Your Communication

Clear, powerful and concise communication is vital in today’s technology-driven world. As new avenues for communication emerge, it is paramount practitioners thoroughly understand both quantitative and qualitative communication methodologies as this will prepare them for success. Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Communication program builds upon your critical-thinking and strategic communication skills, empowering you to amplify your messaging strategy across international, national and local platforms.

Amplify: Your Achievement

Earn your communication degree online. Students of the online MS in Communication program not only graduate with a deep understanding of the theory and strategy behind impactful strategic communication, but they are influenced by a faculty of practitioners who bring decades of career experience into their teaching methods. Students are immersed in a variety of topics that are directly applicable to career success, such as:

• Evaluation of communication to a global audience
• Methodological foundation of strategic communication
• Application of ethical principles and decision making
• Audience considerations, credibility and ethics
• Writing as it relates to media, public relations and advertising
• Analysis of social media engagement

Amplify: Your Success

The online master's in communication program embodies the values that the Brian Lamb School of Communication was founded on, which include a commitment to openness in communication and public affairs. Inspired by this commitment, the curriculum for the graduate degree in communication was designed to teach students more than the textbook definitions of theory and strategy and ensures that they achieve a heightened understanding of communication and the tools needed to leverage effective messaging across any medium. Graduates of the program leave ready to:

• Apply strategies based on concepts and theories to solve organizational problems
• Develop brands and images for organizations
• Communicate with investors and influence decision-making
• Leverage communication to international, national and local audiences
• Build and manage relationships through social media

Amplify: Your Connections

Purdue University strives to help you foster valuable connections and is committed to your career growth. As one of the top communication graduate programs, the online MS in Communication program provides you with the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with your fellow classmates, who come from a wide array of professional backgrounds, as well as your instructors.
With an online master’s in communication, you will gain vital knowledge in communication courses covering business, marketing, politics, organizational communications and public relations. A Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University equips you to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and gives you a firm understanding of tools and platforms available for today’s media.

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Learn how earning your MS in Communication degree from Purdue University can prepare you to change the future with a highly specialized skillset. Call us today at 877-497-5851 to speak to an admissions adviser or complete the request more information form and a representative will contact you right away.