100% Online Communication Management Master’s Degree

6 Concentrations

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Earn up to 3 Certifications

Industry-Aligned Courses

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Boost Your Career with a Strategic Communication Degree from the University of Denver

Learn the art and science of effective communication that persuades your audience to take desired actions with an online master’s in communication management.

When you enroll in the master’s program, you’ll acquire in-demand skills taught by industry leaders and experts. Study when and where it’s convenient for you with 24/7 availability of learning materials that are easily accessed on smartphones or tablets.

  • Personalized instruction from industry experts
  • Customize your education with a variety of industry-aligned concentrations
  • Network and learn with peers from across the country
  • Earn up to three credentials by taking just 12 courses – our master’s degree plus two graduate certificates

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Customizable and Stackable Communications Curriculum

With multiple concentrations to choose from, the master’s degree in communications is flexible and customizable, enabling you to tailor the degree to your specific career goals and interests.

Skill-Focused Core Courses

Our core communication courses deliver in-demand skills in market research and analysis, storytelling through data, and communication strategy.

Master’s Degree + Certificates – Earn up to Three Credentials

As you pursue your master’s degree, you can earn up to two career-focused certificates along the way. When you graduate, you’ll have three graduate credentials (your master’s degree and two graduate certificates) that will help you accelerate your career and stand out in a crowded job market.

Industry-Aligned Concentrations

You’ll choose from six concentrations, all aligned with skills demanded by the industry. Select the concentration that best fits with your career goals and interests.

Develop Your Professional Portfolio

Throughout the program, you’ll create a professional portfolio of work demonstrating your skills and abilities that you can showcase to employers and highlight on LinkedIn.  

Customize Your Master’s Degree with a Concentration that Aligns with Your Career Goals

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As Quickly as 18 Months

12 Courses

In the master’s in communication management program, you’ll learn to craft impactful communication, but your education doesn’t end there. We offer an array of concentration options. You must choose at least one concentration.

  • Credit Hours: 16
  • Courses: 4

Gain hands-on skills and experience with AI tools and technologies and leverage them to develop solutions, drive strategy, and improve communication outcomes.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

  • Credit Hours: 20
  • Courses: 5

Build strategy and leadership skills to develop, implement, and manage effective learning programs to improve employee and organizational performance.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

  • Credit Hours: 20
  • Courses: 5

Learn to create, deploy, and measure engaging marketing campaigns that drive performance from start to finish. Develop and apply skills in brand management, content management, user experience, communication strategy, and more.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

  • Credit Hours: 20
  • Courses: 5

Learn effective techniques and strategies to communicate effectively and persuasively among internal and external stakeholders, manage change initiatives, and drive organizational performance.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

  • Credit Hours: 24
  • Courses: 6

Learn and apply key skills in persuasion, reputation management, and crisis communication to effectively build brands, connect with influencers, and leverage social media.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

  • Credit Hours: 20
  • Courses: 5

Learn to think strategically about the user experience. Develop skills to drive innovation and performance across user journeys, including data analysis, content management, concept testing, and business case development.

Also available as a standalone graduate certificate.

Apply Your Communications Skills to In-Demand Jobs

Opportunities in many communications jobs are growing quickly, along with annual salaries. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 109,000 openings in the marketing and communication field each year through 2033.1

Communication Management Careers

Marketing manager $156,580 per year2

Public relations manager $130,480 per year3

Training and development specialist $64,340 per year4

About The University of Denver

Top-ranked University of Denver’s College of Professional Studies is built for busy adults who want flexible, customized, and career-focused education. We help students accelerate their careers by delivering industry-aligned skills and expert instruction through an interactive online platform.

Your Online Learning Experience

We know your time, energy, and resources are important. That’s why we’ve created flexible online programs designed for busy adults. With over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality online education, our learning design team builds each course to maximize your learning engagement and impact.

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Media and Communication Occupations.” Retrieved January 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers.” Retrieved January 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.” Retrieved January 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Specialists.” Retrieved January 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov.