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Transforming Perspectives. Shaping the Narrative.<\/h2>\n

Purdue University\u2019s online Master of Science in Communication program is designed for working professionals and taught by award-winning industry experts. Customize your degree with industry-specific knowledge by choosing from four concentrations. Learn from faculty with years of industry experience so you can develop effective strategic communication plans in local, national, and international business contexts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take your first step today toward an exciting communication career.
Learn more today and unlock a world of possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With a master\u2019s in communication, empower yourself to amplify your branding and messaging strategies across platforms with deeper critical-thinking and strategic-communication skills, and learn how to pivot your strategies in an ever-changing marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Courses are taught by industry-experienced experts and cover topics in business, marketing, politics, organizational communication and public relations. Learn about the tools and platforms that define today\u2019s media and communication environment and set yourself apart from competitors through mastering skills that employers care about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n
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  • Apply strategies based on concepts and theories to solve organizational problems<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Develop brands and images for organizations<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Communicate with management and influence decision-making<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Evaluate and leverage communication to international, national and local audiences<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Analyze, build and manage relationships through social media<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Demonstrate mastery of written communication as it relates to media, public relations and advertising<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Apply ethical principles and decision-making when considering audiences and strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Application Information<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Semester<\/strong><\/td>\nPriority Application Deadlines*<\/strong><\/td>\nStart of Classes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Summer 2026<\/td>\nApril 1, 2026<\/td>\nMay 11, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fall 2026<\/td>\nJuly 1, 2026<\/td>\nAugust 24, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Spring 2027<\/span><\/td>\nDecember 1, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nJanuary 11, 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    *Applications submitted after the priority deadline will still be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This online program has\u202frolling admission. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to be considered and reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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