Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Corporate and Public Communication in Panama United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
|
Panama United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,362
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Corporate and Public Communication (CPC) specialization within the Professional Communication Master's program prepares students for leadership roles in diverse communication environments across corporate and public spheres. Offered through both online and in-person formats, this adaptable program caters to various learning styles and schedules.
The CPC track aims to develop core competencies for graduate students pursuing communication-focused professions. More specifically, the curriculum enhances professional capabilities for those looking to advance their expertise in organizational communication or acquire practical skills for career advancement in communication-oriented roles spanning multiple industries - from corporate enterprises and government entities to non-profit organizations and public institutions.
As an application-focused program, the CPC concentration provides comprehensive training across key communication disciplines including: marketing communications, organizational messaging, strategic planning, conflict management, crisis response, public relations, persuasive techniques, and data analysis methodologies. Students gain proficiency in utilizing multiple communication mediums, technologies, and platforms to effectively engage with clients, team members, target audiences, and other key stakeholders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
All applicants for the Corporate and Public Communication master's program must meet both university and program requirements.
Complete and submit the your graduate application online through the Graduate Application Portal.
Arrange for an official transcript from each college or university attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be sent digitally but must come directly from the institutions attended. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded for the College of Applied Studies for review.
In addition to the university requirements, CPC program applicants must meet the program requirements listed below. FSU and the Corporate and Public Communication program applies a holistic approach to the application review process. Applicants that meet the following requirements will be considered for the program but are not guaranteed admission. Admission decisions will be provided through the FSU application portal or by notification from the graduate program faculty or staff.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 system) on all work attempted while registered as an upper-division student working toward a baccalaureate degree.
Official Verbal and Quantitative GRE scores. A typical combined (verbal and quantitative) score for CPC applicants is at least a 285. When registering for the GRE, you must select a location code to send the scores to FSU. This code is 5219. Go to the Educational Testing Service website for more information.
The GRE requirement has been waived for all master's applicants applying through fall 2026. If students choose during this time to not include GRE scores, it is important to have strong GPAs to be considered for admission.
In your FSU application, applicants should submit a self-authored, original, personal statement addressing their interest and fit for this program. This statement will be evaluated for its style, clarity of purpose, organization, grammar, and development of ideas. In the personal statement, all applicants should ensure an answer to at least these questions:
Why have you chosen to apply to this master's program?
What are your career goals and how does this program help you meet them?
Describe your academic and applied professional/organizational experiences that make you a strong candidate for this program (make sure to address both academic and applied experiences)
*Personal statements should be well-proofread, answer all questions above, be 2-3 pages in length, and include double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Applicants must arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation through the FSU application process that speak to your ability to succeed in this graduate program. At least one (1) letter must be from an academic source, one (1) should be from professional or organizational experience, and the final letter can be academic or professional/organizational in nature.
Submit/upload a resume or curriculum vitae, which is carefully proofread, professional in nature, and outlines all related academic and professional experiences relevant to this program.
Submit/upload a writing sample to demonstrate your writing ability to the admission committee.
This writing sample should be an original, self-authored 5-10 page paper. Topics can vary and the paper will be evaluated for clarity of expression, writing style, use of format, and potential for graduate-level writing.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
All applicants for the Corporate and Public Communication master's program must meet both university and program requirements.
Complete and submit the your graduate application online through the Graduate Application Portal.
Arrange for an official transcript from each college or university attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be sent digitally but must come directly from the institutions attended. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded for the College of Applied Studies for review.
In addition to the university requirements, CPC program applicants must meet the program requirements listed below. FSU and the Corporate and Public Communication program applies a holistic approach to the application review process. Applicants that meet the following requirements will be considered for the program but are not guaranteed admission. Admission decisions will be provided through the FSU application portal or by notification from the graduate program faculty or staff.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 system) on all work attempted while registered as an upper-division student working toward a baccalaureate degree.
Official Verbal and Quantitative GRE scores. A typical combined (verbal and quantitative) score for CPC applicants is at least a 285. When registering for the GRE, you must select a location code to send the scores to FSU. This code is 5219. Go to the Educational Testing Service website for more information.
The GRE requirement has been waived for all master's applicants applying through fall 2026. If students choose during this time to not include GRE scores, it is important to have strong GPAs to be considered for admission.
In your FSU application, applicants should submit a self-authored, original, personal statement addressing their interest and fit for this program. This statement will be evaluated for its style, clarity of purpose, organization, grammar, and development of ideas. In the personal statement, all applicants should ensure an answer to at least these questions:
Why have you chosen to apply to this master's program?
What are your career goals and how does this program help you meet them?
Describe your academic and applied professional/organizational experiences that make you a strong candidate for this program (make sure to address both academic and applied experiences)
*Personal statements should be well-proofread, answer all questions above, be 2-3 pages in length, and include double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Applicants must arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation through the FSU application process that speak to your ability to succeed in this graduate program. At least one (1) letter must be from an academic source, one (1) should be from professional or organizational experience, and the final letter can be academic or professional/organizational in nature.
Submit/upload a resume or curriculum vitae, which is carefully proofread, professional in nature, and outlines all related academic and professional experiences relevant to this program.
Submit/upload a writing sample to demonstrate your writing ability to the admission committee.
This writing sample should be an original, self-authored 5-10 page paper. Topics can vary and the paper will be evaluated for clarity of expression, writing style, use of format, and potential for graduate-level writing.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,362