Communication Management

Communication is a central factor to the success of any enterprise. As traditional business models continue to evolve and adapt around the globe, executives will increasingly need to respond creatively to challenges in their fields. An entrepreneurial understanding of communication tactics and strategies is an essential skill for successful leadership.

The Master of Communication Management will provide you with the skills to analyze complex business and communication problems; to enhance your critical thinking, writing, presentation and oral advocacy skills; appreciate diverse perspectives and solutions; and design communication with a global perspective. The USC Annenberg School offers two delivery methods for this degree program.

On-Campus
  
   Online
  
Open to recent graduates and working professionals       Designed exclusively for mid-career professionals
Convenient evening classes     24/7 online course delivery 
Full- and part-time enrollment options    Accelerated full-time curriculum  
No prior work experience required    3 years of work experienced required   
Fall and spring admission     Fall, spring, and summer admission
Traditional campus experience in a vibrant, global city       Innovative online platform that leverages social networking
Apply to the on-campus program    Apply to the online program  

Learn more about our Master of Communication Management program: 

On-Campus

The on-campus communication management degree program is designed for recent college graduates and working professionals who want the traditional graduate school experience of attending classes on the USC University Park campus in Los Angeles. Course work is offered in the evening to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. To enhance your academic experience, you have access to in-person graduate student services, school and University events, and  graduate student organizations. 

Overall, you will experience the richness of learning at an innovative, comprehensive school in a networked university in the most global city in the United States. Learn more about the program's areas of focus, how to apply and the degree requirements.


Online

Our innovative online communication management degree is designed for midcareer professionals who cannot attend classes on USC University Park campus in Los Angeles. By using the latest online education technologies, you will be taught by the same USC Annenberg faculty who teach in the on-campus program.

You will have access to course materials at your convenience, paired with the opportunity to interact online with other students and faculty to complete assignments and participate in class discussions. Also, you will be invited to attend special programs on the USC campus in Los Angeles during the course of your studies and expected to participate in USC commencement when your degree is awarded. For more information, visit the online Communication Management degree program website.