Overview

Ther Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communication Management is specifically targeted at professionals in communication-related fields and students seeking an advanced degree in communication. As a student in our program, you’ll explore practical and theoretical applications in a variety of challenging real-world communication contexts. The classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends to make them easier to fit into your already-busy schedule.

When we say extra oomph, we mean it. We have one of the top programs in the country, thanks to our impressive number of faculty publications, which is an indicator of the quality of our research and scholarship. You'll complete 36 hours of coursework with classes such as Source Credibility, Message Construction, Political Communication, Health and Med Communication, Small Group Dynamics, and Nonverbal Communication. You'll also complete one of two plans.

Plan I (thesis option) is better if you're interested in working toward a PhD or pursuing a career in research.

Plan II (non-thesis option) requires that you complete a project about what you've learned in the program. Finally, we'll do all of this on nights and weekends so you can fit school into your already busy schedule.

Fast Facts:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Chapter of PRCA/PRSSA have been awarded Chapter of the Year for 34 out of the past 36 years.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Communication Management
Source Credibility
Message Construction
Analysis of Communication Audiences
Communication Effects
Seminar in Applied Communication Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Management Studies Corporate Communication View 514 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three recommendations. Ideally from professors who know your academic potential, but maybe from someone who has served in a supervisory role.
GPA requirement: 3.0 (though students with lower G.P.A.’s will be considered to see what other parts of their application show promise of success). Students may always enroll Non-Degree Seeking to mitigate a substandard G.P.A.
An essay that describes your background and what your objectives in entering our program are.
Only those students who are applying for a GTA position need take the GRE. All international students are required to take the TOEFL (or equivalent). Institution code – 1856. Applicable for the GRE and TOEFL only.
CV/Resume
Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was received to be mailed to:

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46728 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43596 USD / year

≈ 43596 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17784 USD / year

≈ 17784 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Birmingham

Financing

Funding

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