About the Graduate Digital Communication Leadership Program
Emerson College’s online Digital Communication Leadership MA program is designed for digital communication, public relations, and marketing professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.
Housed in Emerson’s School of Communication and the Department of Communication Studies, the program teaches you valuable leadership skills to help you succeed in managing an organization's cross-functional communication, public relations, and marketing teams. Fill in your knowledge gaps in marketing, public relations, and communication, customizing the program to fit your needs.
The program’s online and asynchronous format allows you to enroll full-time or part-time from anywhere, so you can learn on your own schedule.
Program Highlights
- 100% online program
- A unique focus on leadership: course topics include conflict resolution, organizational change, team management, and project management
- Customizable program based on your knowledge gaps; take courses on topics you’re unfamiliar with, such as UX design, public relations, digital marketing, and content strategy
- Working professionals with at least five years of experience may be eligible for our Executive Format curriculum, allowing you to waive one elective course
- Asynchronous coursework to learn at your own pace
- Designed for working professionals; learn from anywhere and at any time
- Flexible program start times; begin your program in the fall or spring semester
- No GRE requirements to apply
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Events
Destination Grad School: Emerson College Overview
January 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Join us for a virtual Graduate Admission Overview!
During this session, you'll get the opportunity to ask questions, hear from our admissions counselors, and learn about Emerson College's diverse graduate programs, our vibrant community, our admissions process, and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Digital Communication Leadership (MA) Program Overview
February 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST
Ready to advance in your communications career? Join us to learn more about the Digital Communication Leadership (DCL) graduate program at Emerson College, a fully online degree built for working communications professionals. During this session, you'll get the opportunity to meet DCL’s graduate program director and admissions staff, ask questions, and learn more about this first-of-its-kind degree and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Application Overview
February 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST
Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process.
We can’t wait to see you there!