Online M.S. in Mass Communications
VCU Richard T. Robertson School of Communication
Further your career in media. 100% online.
Become an expert communicator.
Take your career in media to the next level with VCU’s online master’s degree in mass communications. Choose from concentrations in Integrated Communication or Media Leadership, and prepare to take on a top job in the media industry.
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When you’re ready for the next step in your education, the Robertson School is here with an M.S. degree in Mass Communications with two concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership. Both concentrations have small cohorts so you have a personal, engaging educational experience. And our alums go on to top jobs in public relations, journalism and media. Find out how to take your education to the next level with the Robertson School. For more information visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/graduate/.
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Degree concentrations
Master the practice of communication across all media options.
The online Integrated Communication concentration guides students through the 21st-century multimedia landscape. Courses build upon skills in strategic thinking, content dissemination and leadership.
You can choose to complete the degree in as few as 14 months, or attend part time and build a flexible course schedule that suits your needs.
The degree requires 30 credits of coursework, all of which are in the integrated communication concentration. The program is designed so that on-track students will take three courses each in the fall and spring semesters and two courses in the summer semesters.
The program concludes with an option for a practical capstone project or thesis. Students intending to pursue a doctoral degree are encouraged to choose the thesis option. Students looking to amp up their portfolio will choose the capstone project. Please note that students who wish to embark on an individual research project may choose to do so after consultation with the director of graduate studies if they prefer that over the professional project completed in the capstone.
Whether you’re looking to define your media career, modernize your digital communication chops, or seek a career change or promotion, the Robertson School's Master's Concentration in Media Leadership will help you master skills necessary in today’s media landscape. The concentration will grow journalists’ and media professionals’ careers by strengthening entrepreneurial and managerial competencies. The courses instill a writing practice to bring words to life across platforms and build culture. They equip you with best practices to lead a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
You can choose to complete the fully online degree in as few as 12 months, or attend part time and build a flexible course schedule that suits your needs. Full-time students will take two courses over two summer semesters and three classes each fall and spring semesters.
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