Strategic Communication
Columbia University's Master of Science in Strategic Communication is designed to respond to the urgent need for strategic perspectives, critical thinking, and exceptional communication skills at all levels of the workplace and across all types of organizations. Taught by distinguished academic faculty and leading practitioners in the field, our offerings provide students with an educational experience that is immediately applicable in the workplace.
Program paths include:
Master of Science in Strategic Communication: Executive Path
For experienced (6+ years) communication leaders who wish to enhance their skills and strategic counsel expertise. Students are typically employed full-time while earning this accelerated degree. Coursework is completed in just 16 months, through a combination of primarily online instruction and on-campus intensives twice per semester.
Master of Science in Strategic Communication: Full-Time Path
For early-career communication professionals and career-changers. Students attend courses on Columbia’s New York City campus. The program can be completed in 12 months (three consecutive semesters) or 16 months. (This is the only option for international students requiring a student visa.)
Master of Science in Strategic Communication: Part-Time Path
For working professionals looking for flexibility in their course load. This option allows students to earn the degree in as little as 24 months or up to three years. Classes are primarily online with one on-campus weekend intensive at the start of each of the first two semesters.