Online Media Communications Degree :: Accredited Universities

Turn your passion into a rewarding career. Employers in every field cite communication skills as a top priority in hiring. Globalization and the rapid expansion of new technologies mean big opportunities for those with advanced communication abilities. Our online Communication program gives you the breadth of knowledge and specific skills you need.

Our award-winning faculty combines the highest levels of academic achievement with solid professional experience. Faculty expertise includes

intercultural communications,
family and lifespan,
leadership and persuasion,
cutting edge media technologies, and
interpersonal communication.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school from an accredited institution.

Requires TOEFL score for non-native English speakers (ODU requires a score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, and a 79-80 on the iBT)

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Massey's Communication Management major develops knowledge of management policies and practices, a theoretical grasp of communication processes, and an awareness of how to apply communications and media technologies.

Students who major in Communication Management will have marketable skills, such as the ability to communicate using "global English", make presentations to colleagues and clients using verbal and non-verbal approaches, and perform a communication audit. Students will also become familiar with strategic planning, media relations, employee relations, government relations, issues management, and other public relations and communication management methods.

This programme will introduce you to the complexities, challenges, and rewards of interpersonal and organisational communication.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

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Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Communication Arts program students will obtain functional knowledge and achieve technical and professional skill development in the area of Communications.

Program Outcomes: Students demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of industry concepts, industry challenges, and research associated with media, culture, public relations, and news reporting, by doing the following:

Understand the fundamental concepts, terms, and procedures of the public communications industry and related areas of specialization. Apply theory and research associated with media, culture, advertising, public relations, and integrated marketing. Assess the major challenges associated with contemporary public communications issues such as crisis management, cause marketing, branding, and public affairs communication.

Technical and Professional Skill Development: Students demonstrate facility and professionalism with skills associated with business communications by doing the following:

Employ professional oral and written communication skills through technology-mediated modalities. Conceptualize, develop, and distribute multimedia applications to public communications and the specializations. Work collaboratively to effectively accomplish goals related to public communications or multimedia integration. Utilize technology related to public communications or multimedia integration. Apply real-world scenarios to achieve pragmatic and professional results for projects in advertising and public relations.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Depending on the major field of study, additional requirements may apply for admission. See specific John Hancock University program for details.

At the discretion of the Chair of Academic Programs, graduate admission requirements may be waived upon successful completion of 6 credit hours as a student at large. Documentation of any exception will become a part of the student’s permanent file.

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Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Communication Arts program students will obtain functional knowledge and achieve technical and professional skill development in the area of Communications.

Program Outcomes: Students demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of industry concepts, industry challenges, and research associated with media, culture, public relations, and news reporting, by doing the following:

Understand the fundamental concepts, terms, and procedures of the public communications industry and related areas of specialization. Apply theory and research associated with media, culture, advertising, public relations, and integrated marketing. Assess the major challenges associated with contemporary public communications issues such as crisis management, cause marketing, branding, and public affairs communication.

Technical and Professional Skill Development: Students demonstrate facility and professionalism with skills associated with business communications by doing the following:

Employ professional oral and written communication skills through technology-mediated modalities. Conceptualize, develop, and distribute multimedia applications to public communications and the specializations. Work collaboratively to effectively accomplish goals related to public communications or multimedia integration. Utilize technology related to public communications or multimedia integration. Apply real-world scenarios to achieve pragmatic and professional results for projects in advertising and public relations.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Depending on the major field of study, additional requirements may apply for admission.

At the discretion of the Chair of Academic Programs, graduate admission requirements may be waived upon successful completion of 6 credit hours as a student at large. Documentation of any exception will become a part of the student’s permanent file.

International applicants may be required to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results to John Hancock University prior to enrollment.
TOEFL scores vary based on the method in which the test is taken. The required scores for admission to John Hancock University are as follows:

Print: 550
Computer: 213
Internet: 79

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CBU's communication studies major seeks to cultivate each student's critical thinking skills while challenging them to integrate biblical thought with contemporary cultural concepts. Students acquire a high level of proficiency in creating, developing and delivering presentations. As a graduate of the program, they exhibit creativity, confidence and competence through the development of nationally accepted verbal communications principles and practices.

Today, an organization's reputation, profitability, and its continued existence can depend on the degree to which its targeted public supports its goals and policies. Communication majors,—also referred to as communications specialists, public relations specialists, and media specialists, among other titles—serve as advocates for clients seeking to build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Their clients include businesses, nonprofit associations, universities, hospitals, churches and other organizations, and build and maintain positive relationships with the public. As managers recognize the link between good public relations and the success of their organizations, they increasingly rely on public relations specialists for advice on the strategy and policy of their communications.

Public relations specialists handle organizational functions, such as media, community, consumer, industry, and governmental relations; political campaigns; interest-group representation; conflict mediation; and employee and investor relations. Public relations specialists must understand the attitudes and concerns of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups to establish and maintain cooperative relationships between them and representatives from print and broadcast journalism.

Entry Requirements

24 transferrable units preferred

Minimum GPA of 2.0

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