Who Should Apply

The Strategic Communications program was developed to provide an intensive graduate-level education to motivated individuals who are interested in advancing their careers in the communications industry.

The program is designed for working professionals who are able to manage a serious evening academic commitment along with their personal and professional obligations. The coursework is challenging, engaging, and exciting, and the demands can be intense. Successful students are adept at time management, able to sustain disciplined study habits throughout the term, and capable of thoughtfully covering a substantial amount of course material every week.

Admission is highly selective. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and should either have three to eight years of professional experience in the communications industry or a related field, or have a compelling, relevant reason for pursuing intensive study of the profession.

A sample of a recent incoming class shows the professional diversity typical of the program:
First Vice President, Corporate Relations, Washington Mutual
Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Lower East Side Business Improvement District
Manager, E-mail Channel Strategy, American Express
Senior Communications Associate, Ford Foundation
Marketing Coordinator, HBO
Account Executive, Ogilvy & Mather
Manager, Corporate and Community Relations, New York Blood Center
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Keeling & Associates
Senior Analyst, Euro RSCG
Manager, Worldwide Project Management, Pfizer, Inc.
Senior Director, External Affairs, New York Cares

Job titles earned by graduates:
Vice President, Integrated Communications
Account Director and Brand Strategist
Director of Integrated Marketing Programs
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Brand Strategy Director
Manager of Internal Communications and Programs
Manager of Strategy and Analytics