Program Overview
The Communication MA at Johns Hopkins University is a MBA programme in Communications & Media over 36 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 MA programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication MA 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
- Business Law
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Marketing Management
- Leadership in Organizations
- Corporate Finance
- Economics for Decision Making
- Information Systems
- The Firm and the Macreconomy
- Business Leadership and Human Values
- Decision Models
- Business Communication
- Operations Management
- Investments
- Negotiations
- Statistical Analysis
- Six (6) Electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission requirements
- Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Resume
- 2 Essays
- One letter of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE scores - requirement varies by program.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers. A waiver request form can be found on the online application.
Special instructions for coursework completed outside the U.S.
- All degrees earned or expected from outside the United States (U.S.) must receive an official course-by-course evaluation. The course-by-course evaluation must reflect that the applicant has the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,330 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins 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- Application Deadline 2002-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 36 months