Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Communication in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Communication program equips students with graduate-level skills to tackle challenges in contemporary organizations and social structures through a communication lens. The coursework focuses on interpersonal dynamics, relationship management, and technology-driven communication networks crucial for today's interconnected organizations and communities. Graduates gain sophisticated knowledge in communication principles, investigative methods, and practical implementations to optimize procedures and results across various social frameworks. This degree opens doors to senior roles in communication fields and serves as a stepping stone for further academic pursuits like doctoral studies.
Alumni secure leadership positions in diverse sectors including nonprofit groups, PR agencies, training institutions, and government bodies. Some pursue academic careers as communication instructors or continue their education in PhD programs.
We'll assist you in honing and achieving both your professional aspirations and personal development objectives. Our curriculum's conceptual base will expand your viewpoints and equip you with versatile skills for any career trajectory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Deadline to apply: Feb. 1
Tuition
USD
29,433