The Master of Science in Communication Management at the 成人大片 prepares students to lead and innovate in today鈥檚 fast-evolving communication landscape. Designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers, this program emphasizes strategic communication, leadership, and digital media skills essential for success in corporate, nonprofit, government, and media sectors.
Communication that Connects
Develop skills to create clear, compelling communication that bridges gaps, inspires action, and strengthens connections in any professional setting.

Program Overview
The College of Arts and Sciences' M.S. in Communication Management is designed for motivated graduate students and working professionals who want to advance their careers as communication leaders. This 36-credit-hour program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics, including media management, communication strategy, performance metrics, economics, and ethical and legal issues in business and communication.
Students can choose from five specialized concentrations to tailor their education to their career goals. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options to accommodate different learning preferences and professional aspirations. Those who choose the thesis track will complete a 6-credit research project or academic thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor and committee, providing valuable hands-on research experience. Students in the non-thesis track will deepen their knowledge by taking six additional credit hours of electives, allowing for broader exploration of communication topics.
With flexible scheduling and a mix of online and in-person courses, the M.S. in Communication Management allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. Graduates leave prepared to lead strategic communication efforts, manage complex media landscapes, and build meaningful connections in corporate, nonprofit, government, and media organizations.
Concentrations
The Communication Management (MS) program requires applicants to choose one of the following concentrations:
- Business (Thesis)
- Business (Non-Thesis)
- Leadership (Thesis)
- Leadership (Non-Thesis)
- Nonprofit Management (Thesis)
- Nonprofit Management (Non-Thesis)
- Public Health (Thesis)
- Public Health (Non-Thesis)
- Public Management (Thesis)
- Public Management (Non-Thesis)
Program Contact
Graduate Program DirectorCollege of Arts and Sciences
Program At-a-Glance

Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
International Applicant Deadlines
International Applicant Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
These deadlines are for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by these dates to ensure timely visa processing.
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 成人大片. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
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Important Notes
- The 成人大片Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current 成人大片students should not request 成人大片transcripts. After application submission, the 成人大片requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
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Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Resume
- Include names and contact information for at least two references
- Letter of intent
- Describe background and goals
- Specify which of the 5 concentrations will be sought
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study
- Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may submit GRE scores as an alternative. The minimum score is 153 verbal and 144 quantitative. GRE scores are not required.
- Resume
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International Applicant Requirements