Online Graduate Programs
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Online Master’s Programs
The Brian Lamb School of Communication offers two fully online master’s programs: The online Master of Science in Communication and the online master’s in Corporate Training and Communication. Both online degrees are designed with professional students in mind, combining rigorous and practical skill-building opportunities with the flexibility that working students need to excel academically without putting their careers on hold.
The online master’s in communication is a highly customizable program that gives students an enhanced understanding of strategic communication, public relations, branding and many more emerging topics within communication. The online master’s in corporate training and communication prepares students for successful careers in designing, assessing, and evaluating training and communication effectiveness in corporate environments.
Online Graduate Certificates
For students looking to build advanced, job-ready skills in less time than a traditional master’s degree, the Brian Lamb School of Communication offers a variety of fully online graduate certificates designed to match a range of professional interests. Each program requires either nine or 12 credit hours to complete, and all credits earned can be applied toward a full communication master’s degree from Purdue University. Certificates can be completed in as little as six months. Earn a certificate in any of the following areas:
- Branding and Marketing Communication
- Digital Media and Communication Technology
- Strategic Communication / Public Relations
- Communication Leadership / Management
- Sports Communication
- Health Communication
Prospective students interested in academic research or careers in higher education are encouraged to explore the school’s on-campus graduate programs.

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Online Master’s Degrees
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION
The degree offers six concentrations or the ability to customize your own degree with industry-specific knowledge.
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MASTER'S IN CORPORATE TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
Training and learning new skills in professional environments will undoubtedly be essential as we face new challenges.
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MASTER'S IN APPLIED GEOSPATIAL ANALYTICS
Cultivate technical and problem-solving skills to develop impactful, strategic communication based on high-quality, data-driven analyses and visualizations, specializing in a context of geospatial data and intelligence.
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COMBINED BACHELOR’S AND ONLINE MASTER’S IN COMMUNICATION
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Online Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Branding and Marketing
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Graduate Certificate in Digital Media and Communication Technology
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
Amplify the effectiveness of your communications with the online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management program from Purdue University.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
In just seven months, you’ll discover the vital role played by communication within corporate settings and develop advanced leadership skills that immediately apply to your workplace.
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Graduate Certificate in Health Communication
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Graduate Certificate in Sports Communication
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Online Professional Development Programs
Data and AI Storytelling Certificate
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Digital Media Analytics Certificate
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Contact Information
Email: onlineadmissions@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-496-0990
