Master of Science in Strategic Communication: Full-Time Path

At a Glance

In This Full-Time Master’s Program, You Will…

• Learn the communication skills that employers value most, including the strategic approaches, analytical frameworks, and organizational mindset you will need to advance in your career.
• Discover how to apply communication strategy to support or affect organizational outcomes at the highest levels.
• Gain the confidence and skills to become a change agent in your organization and in the world.
• Develop effective communication strategies through advanced analytical skills, stakeholder assessment, storytelling know-how, research tool design and evaluation, and digital strategy.
• Gain access to elective classes in other School of Professional Studies programs and elsewhere at Columbia, aligning your path of study with specific interests and objectives.
• Have numerous learning opportunities outside the classroom, including supplemental seminars and workshops such as the Strategic Communication Speaker Series.
• An in-depth Capstone Project with a real organization, real research and recommendations, and a presentation to senior executives at the organization.

Program Features Include…

• An innovative curriculum that marries academically rigorous foundational work with the most current topics in the field.
• An esteemed faculty of scholar practitioners who are leaders in their fields.
• A personal, high touch, curated academic experience featuring small class sizes, and individualized feedback.
• Entrance into a supportive community of faculty, staff, alumni, and industry insiders.
• Networking opportunities with senior industry executives and potential employers.
• Access to Columbia’s resources, career guidance, global alumni network, and location in New York City, the communications capital of the world.
• Real world experience with an optional practicum (a graduate-level internship), available to full-time students, which enables you to put your skills to use as a fully functioning member of a communication team, expanding your résumé, building a network of contacts, and gaining a competitive edge.

Who Should Apply?

An outstanding undergraduate academic record is required for admission, regardless of experience. Strong applicants are critical thinkers, with a bachelor’s degree in a field that requires analytical writing skills.

For the full-time program option, most candidates have at least 1-2 years of professional experience in a communications role or are career switchers. Successful candidates with less than 2 years of full-time professional experience have strong internship experience with multiple relevant internships.

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