Master the art of communication

Our graduate programs in the School of Communications are designed for working professionals looking to advance their careers. Elevate your communication skills and learn on your schedule with online and in-person classes in Webster Groves, Missouri. Choose the program that fits your interests and goals:

Programs Offered Online

• MA in Advertising & Marketing Communications
• MA in Communications Management
• MA in Media Communications
• MA in Public Relations

Explore Your Options

Choose from five programs

MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications

In Webster's MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications, you’ll develop a creative, competitive edge, while learning to analyze traditional advertising, social media and mobile marketing campaigns to establish and advance in your career. Graduate ready to:

• Develop strategic, multiplatform marketing communication programs that challenge conventional thinking and foster breakthrough advertising and marketing communication strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a marketing communications plan to accomplish an organization's goals.
• Distinguish the influences of culture and international practices on global advertising and marketing communications.

Classes focused on the future of communication

You must complete 36 credit hours to graduate with your MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

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MA in Communications Management

In Webster’s MA in Communications Management, you’ll take classes focused on the business and management of communications, bridging the gap between these approaches and creating a distinctive profile to enter or advance in the job market. Graduate ready to:

• Develop effective working strategies with creative and technical experts.
• Design strategy and tactics in implementation of communication plans and programs.
• Adapt and integrate new skills as technologies change.

Classes focused on the business of communication

You must complete 36 credit hours to graduate with your MA in Communications Management.

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MA in Media Communications

In Webster’s MA in Media Communications, you’ll study communications theory and strategy and discover how media affects business and society. Graduate ready to:

• Evaluate media in today’s local and global contexts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media’s impact on society, business and culture.
• Analyze media through research.

Classes spanning the spectrum of communication

You must complete 36 credit hours to graduate with your MA in Media Communications.

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MA in Public Relations

Webster’s MA in Public Relations combines a strong foundation of academic study with opportunities to test concepts through projects. Graduate ready to:

• Design and perform public relations research and understand research findings in order to solve an organization's communications problems.
• Demonstrate strategic-level analysis and critical thinking with an understanding of the effects of globalization while following ethical models.
• Develop an understanding of how entrepreneurship, team-building and leadership affect the practice of public relations.

Classes spanning the spectrum of communication

You must complete 36 credit hours to graduate with your MA in Public Relations.

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Achieve your personal and professional goals

We’re here to help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your graduate degree.

• Enrollment coaches help you navigate the application, financial aid and enrollment process so you can start your classes with confidence.
• Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
• Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
• A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your graduate degree from Webster, a private, non-profit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and ranked #22 in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” list in the Midwest Regional University category.

Professors. Professionals. Mentors.

Gain real-world knowledge from faculty experts with professional experience. Our professors serve as mentors eager to support your career goals and connect you to opportunities.