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
Experience Emerson Live: AI's Role in Digital Communication Strategy
April 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into our Digital Communication Leadership (MA) program! During this sneak-peak webinar, you'll get the opportunity to connect with Emerson faculty and gain a practical look at how AI is driving real impact (and where it falls short), based on industry use cases. Admissions staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the program or application process. We hope to see you there!
Graduate Application Overview
April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT
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!
Digital Communication Leadership Current Student Q&A
April 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EDT
Join us to get an exclusive look into our Digital Communication Leaders MA program! Hear more about our program from the student perspective, learn about our admissions process, coursework, student life and more! Graduate admissions staff will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!