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    Online Master of Science in Communication

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    West Lafayette, USMSOnline20 months
    $24,600.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 20-month, online MS program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $24,600.

    About the program

    The program covers strategic communication, branding, digital media, marketing, social media, organizational communication, health communication, and public relations. Students customize their studies with concentrations such as Sports Communication, Strategic Communication/Public Relations, Branding and Marketing, Digital Media and Communication Technologies, Management Communication and Leadership, or Health Communication.

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    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $14,920.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette is $24,600 across 30 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 20 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Science in Communication at Purdue University West Lafayette: 12 months OPT (US)