Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Integrative Studies - Organizational Communication and Management in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,223
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
To thrive in today's expanding global marketplace, organizational leaders must possess strong communication and management abilities. Effective managers understand that robust communication systems serve as the foundation for successful organizations. Beyond simply sharing information, communication plays a vital role in motivating teams and shaping attitudes to support organizational objectives. Skilled managers can identify potential communication obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them. An integrative studies degree specializing in organizational communication and management opens doors to opportunities in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, government roles, or entrepreneurship. Potential career paths include event coordination, HR management, conflict mediation, community relations leadership, and public administration. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates approximately 9% job growth in this sector by 2024.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official copies of all postsecondary transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment. Applicants may be required to take prerequisites or resolve any deficiencies before classified status is approved.
Minimum GPA of 3.25
Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in applied communication studies or a related field will be required to take a theories of communication proficiency exam. A grade of at least 80% on this exam is required.
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
A letter of intent clearly articulating the desired focus areas, the applicant's academic/career goals, how his/her academic background prepares him/her to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves his/her goals must be submitted with the application.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.25 may be considered if all the following conditions are met.
The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than four years prior to the application submission
The applicant provides a written explanation of her/his performance in the baccalaureate degree
The applicant provides a written explanation of why he/she will be successful in the integrative studies degree program
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment. Applicants may be required to take prerequisites or resolve any deficiencies before classified status is approved.
Minimum GPA of 3.25
Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in applied communication studies or a related field will be required to take a theories of communication proficiency exam. A grade of at least 80% on this exam is required.
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
A letter of intent clearly articulating the desired focus areas, the applicant's academic/career goals, how his/her academic background prepares him/her to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves his/her goals must be submitted with the application.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.25 may be considered if all the following conditions are met.
The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than four years prior to the application submission
The applicant provides a written explanation of her/his performance in the baccalaureate degree
The applicant provides a written explanation of why he/she will be successful in the integrative studies degree program
Tuition
USD
16,223