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Communication Management (M.S.)

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Management is designed for students seeking leadership positions in the field of communications, such as at public relations firms, advertising agencies, media outlets and production companies.

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Program Overview

UNF’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Management welcomes a wide range of students, including working professionals. The program is designed to teach students about media management, strategy, metrics and economics as well as business/communication ethical and legal issues to help them succeed as communications leaders. 

The program is 36 credit hours, and offers five concentrations all in thesis or non-thesis options. Students who choose the thesis option will complete either an academic communication management-related thesis or an applied communication management-related research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor and committee. Students will take this 3-credit course twice to reach the required 6 credit hours of thesis/applied research project needed to graduate. Permission of the M.S. in Communication Management graduate director is a prerequisite to enroll. Students who choose the non-thesis option will take six additional credit hours from the list of school electives.

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

Dr. Stephynie Perkins

Graduate Program Director
College of Arts and Sciences

Program At-a-Glance

Delivery: Standard (in-person)

Credit hours: 36

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Application Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.

  • 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 University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.

  • 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:

    1. Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
    2. Evaluated course-by-course
    3. Include the overall academic GPA
    4. Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 

    Important Notes

    • The UNF 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 UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.

    Where do I send transcripts and test scores?

    Mail

    UNF Graduate School
    1 UNF Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224

    Email

    graduateschool@unf.edu

    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.
  • International Applicant Requirements