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
Digital Communications Leadership Webinar
September 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Ready to advance in your communications career? Join us to learn more about the Digital Communication Leadership graduate program at Emerson College, a fully online degree built for working communications professionals. During this session, you'll get the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this first-of-its-kind degree, our vibrant community, our admissions process, and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Destination Grad School: Emerson College Overview
September 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
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 more 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!
Graduate Application Overview
October 15, 2024, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 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!
Experience Emerson Live: Developing Intuitive User Experience Design
October 17, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into our Digital Communication Leadership (MA) program! Successful user experience design relies on people effortlessly interacting with digital device interfaces. In this sneak-peek lecture, Emerson faculty will explore how digital information architecture aligns with century-old patterns of human communication, and dive into the ways that usability testing can verify that a product or site is easy to use. By learning how to tap into recognizable patterns, you can create successful digital communication for strategic goals and help users intuitively move through digital media and products. Admissions staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the program or application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate International Student Webinar
October 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there!
International Student Info Session
November 12, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more.
International Student Info Session
November 12, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more.
Graduate Application Overview
November 14, 2024, 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!
Experience Emerson Live: Effective Team Leadership
November 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into our Digital Communication Leadership (MA) program!
Did you know that you can actually predict when teams will make good and bad decisions — even when their team members have exceptional knowledge and experience in their respective fields?
Much of what you do in your professional life will be done in the form of working with teams. In this sneak-peek lecture, Emerson faculty will discuss the conditions, practices and elements of leading effective teams. Effective team management will not only make teams more effective, it can also be a source of competitive advantage for your company or organization. During this session, you’ll learn about effective team management through a brief case study and an exercise with other attendees.
Admissions staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the program or application process.
We can’t wait to see you there!