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Less Than A Year
Accelerated curriculum delivers the essential skills and credentials you need.
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Online and In-Person
Earn your degree in the manner most convenient to you.
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32 Year History
Essential skills needed in 21st century communication and technology-intensive world.
Gain a Distinct Advantage In Your Career
Students in the MSC program learn to be more effective and valued leaders through an intensive curriculum that leverages the latest research in communication, leadership, ethics, and innovation.
The programs incorporate professional development and networking opportunities at every stage, empowering our students with the skills and confidence they need to gain and sustain a competitive advantage.
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Managing Complexity
Our faculty train leaders to analyze and leverage networks, use new open-technologies and systems to innovate, engage online stakeholders, and address organizational crises.
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Collaborative Leadership
Our experientially-focused curriculum enables you to learn about collaborative leadership and decision-making through appraising team needs, building professional relationships, managing collaborative technologies, and facilitating group interaction.
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Elegant Communication
Our program equips students to go beyond the “soft skills” training, and helps them acquire the knowledge and practice of evidence-based communication strategies.