Master of Arts in Professional Communication Online
Improve your career prospects and gain an edge with a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This online M.A. gives you valuable knowledge and experience for potential careers in public relations, social media, marketing, communication, and more.
Overview
Why consider the M.A. in Professional Communication Online
In today’s fast-paced job market, being a skilled communicator is more important than ever. The online Master of Arts in Professional Communication program is designed to equip you with the practical tools you need to be successful in any industry.
In this interactive, experiential communication program, you will be actively engaged in a variety of projects that translate into real-world experience, such as proposal development, grant writing, and digital production techniques. You will learn to communicate strategically and ethically to diverse audiences, facilitate constructive communication to enhance various interactions, and understand diverse perspectives in the workplace.
Course work in this online communication master’s degree examines everything from communication in a global workplace, to the philosophy of communication, and the roles that genders play in determining access to power in the U.S. workplace.
The knowledge and experience you acquire in this 31-hour master’s degree in communication can be applied to a wide range of career paths. All courses are seven weeks in length and taught by experienced, engaged faculty with diverse professional backgrounds.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online M.A. program, you will learn:
- To produce audience-centered messages through advanced writing, storytelling, and argumentation
- To master formal presentational skills in mediated and unmediated contexts
- To facilitate constructive communication to enhance organizational, community, and cultural interactions
- To enact civic and organizational leadership skills
- To embody critical, diverse perspectives in the workplace
- To produce audience-centered messages through advanced writing, storytelling, and argumentation
- To master formal presentational skills in mediated and unmediated contexts
- To facilitate constructive communication to enhance organizational, community, and cultural interactions
- To enact civic and organizational leadership skills
- To embody critical, diverse perspectives in the workplace
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Strategist
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Director
- Producer
- Video Editor
- Technical Writer
- Advertising Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Strategist
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Director
- Producer
- Video Editor
- Technical Writer
- Advertising Manager
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Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
UW-Parkside’s reasonably priced online degree tuition
Tuition for the M.A. in Professional Communication online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $627.80 | $1,883.40 | $19,461.80 |
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 005015. For further information, please contact our Financial Aid Office at 262-595-2574 or [email protected].
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Calendar
Upcoming dates and deadlines for our professional communication degree program
Curriculum for the professional communication master’s degree is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
What you need to know before applying
For unconditional admission into the professional communication program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- Statement of intent
For admission into the M.A. in Professional Communication online program, you must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Write a 500-word statement about why you would like to enter the program
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless if they appear on the degree awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions OfficeUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
A look at the online master’s in professional communication curriculum
The Master of Arts Professional Communication online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of core courses and 9 credit hours of electives
You must take the following courses.
You must take six of the following courses. Up to two courses from outside of the program may be accepted for elective credit with consent of the graduate program director or graduate advisor.