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    Master of Communication Management

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    Los Angeles, USMCMOnline16 months
    $78,928.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    300
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California is a 32-credit, 16-month, online MCM program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $78,928.

    About the program

    The program covers communication theory, applied research, strategic corporate communication, integrated and global marketing, and change management. Students can specialize in marketing communication, strategic and organizational communication, or media, entertainment and creator industries, and complete a capstone practicum project.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Communication & Media Studies #1 (school)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 26, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min valid score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min valid score on the ... International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,000.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California is $78,928 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California is structured around 16 months and 32 credits.
    How large is the Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 300 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Communication Management at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)