Program Overview
The Communication at Grand Valley State University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication 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
- [\'COM 600 - Systems Theory and Communication - 3 credits\', \'COM 610 - Secondary Information and Analysis - 3 credits\', \'COM 620 - Empirical Methods in Communication - 3 credits\', \'COM 634 - Ethics in Professional Communication - 3 credits\', \'COM 641 - Emerging Telecommunication Technologies - 3 credits\', \'COM 642 - Communication Law - 3 credits\', \'COM 660 - Communication Management and Cases - 3 credits\', "COM 695 - Master\'s Thesis/Project - 3 credits", \'BUS 631 - Leadership and Organization Dynamics or PA 520 - Foundations of Public Management - 3 credits\', \'COM 643 - Small Group Communication and Leadership - 3 credits\', \'COM 644 - Network Analysis - 3 credits\', \'COM 680 - Special Topics - 3 credits\', \'COM 699 - Independent Study - 3 credits\']
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).
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of undergraduate work. Applicants with less than a 3.0 may meet alternate admissions criteria such as professional work experience, personal interview, or academic success in specified courses.
- Background coursework in Communication Theory, Research Methods, and Statistics.
- Submission of all required admission materials, including:
- Completed graduate application for admission
- $30 nonrefundable application fee (unless you have previously applied to Grand Valley)
- Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- For those whose native language is NOT English, either the Official TOEFL or IELTS score report. Only original score reports will be accepted.
- Two letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State 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 Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months