Program Overview
The Communication and Leadership at Gonzaga University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication and Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theorizing Communication
- Masters Level Writing
- Communication and Leadership Ethics
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Communication Practicum
- Applied Communication Research
- Communication and Leadership Capstone Seminar
- Strategic and Organizational Communication concentration
- Organizational Communication
- Social Dynamics of Communication and Technology
- Seminar in Communication Consulting and Training
- Seminar in Strategic and Corporate Communication
- Seminar in Interpersonal and Small Group Communications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each applicant must submit a complete packet containing the following materials to the Department of
Communication and Leadership Studies:
1) A completed application form (see appendix for inquiry form) and a non-refundable fee.
2) A written statement from the applicant which:
a) describes the applicant\xc2\x92s own interest in the Communication and Leadership Studies degree.
b) assesses the applicant\xc2\x92s strengths and describes the applicant hopes to gain from a graduate
degree.
3) Two letters of recommendation from faculty in the undergraduate major, which evaluate the
applicant\xc2\x92s ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree.
4) Official transcripts from each college and university attended (international applicants must submit
foreign transcripts in the original language and an English copy).
Only degrees and courses from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted.
5) The official score from the GRE general aptitude test or the Miller Analogies Test, a requirement which can be waived if the applicant has an advanced degree.
6) Submission of an official TOEFL score of at least 550 by each international applicant who has graduated from a foreign college or university and whose native language is not English.
7) Submission of a financial declaration and supporting documentation by each international applicant.
Prerequisite
A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university is required.Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University
Spokane, United States
Gonzaga University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months