$9,176 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Communication
- MA in Communication at the University of Akron is a 2 years program.
- It is offered on a full-time basis.
- The school offers an MA in Communication with three areas:
- communication studies,
- media studies, and
- public relations.
- A Master of Arts in Communication requires successful completion of 36 graduate credit hours.
- The program's emphasis is to apply theory to practical problem-solving through rigorous methodological training.
- Students will become acquainted with both quantitative, qualitative, and rhetoric criticism methods, and will be able to explore their scholarly and professional interests in topics coursework such as organizational communication, public relations, media business, interpersonal communication, social media, and media convergence.
- The MA program prepares students for a variety of career options in media management, training development, public relations, and human relations.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fee | $9176 | $9176 |
| Total Fees | $9176 | $9176 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 61 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 48 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited or equivalent university.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
- If students are a UA graduate or graduate from an ABET-accredited program then GRE is waived.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelors degree from a recognized institution
- Students need to have a minimum of first-class or upper Second with a minimum of 60% on an institutional basis.