A Degree That Fits Your Life to Advance Your Life.
In our fast-paced world, communication across digital and print mediums is absolutely intrinsic to every industry and business. Talented and dexterous communication professionals who can deliver precise and efficient messages are in extraordinary demand.
Drexel University’s Master’s in Communication provides the skills and insider knowledge to manage communication for any organization, preparing you to take the next step in your career in public relations, grant or technical writing, science communication, academic publishing, nonprofit communication, journalism and more.
"When I entered the program, my overarching goal was to become a better writer. Now, six months after graduating, I am very happy to say that it certainly paid off - I recently signed a publishing deal on my first children's book!"
Michele Spotts
MS Public Communication ’15
Instructional Designer & Academic Director
Drexel University College of Medicine
Customize Your Communication Degree
Drexel University’s flexible Master's in Communication allows you to tailor your degree to your career goals. You’ll choose from one of three concentrations and have the opportunity to take electives from across the University – from public health to marketing.
Public Communication
Public Communication has much to offer those looking to work in journalism, public relations and nonprofit communication. Students can choose from courses such as Event Planning, Investigative Journalism, Grant Writing, Strategic Social Media Communication, and Public Relations Planning.
Technical Communication
Technical Communication provides skills in technical writing, software documentation and technical editing to prepare students for careers in a wide range of industries, from social networking to publishing to health care. Students choose from courses such as Technical Writing, Document Design and Evaluation, Ethics and Editing.
Science & Health Communication
Science Communication leads to careers in the medical, science and pharmaceutical fields. Students can choose from courses such as Science Writing, Medical Journalism, Document Design and Evaluation, Public Health Campaigns and Ethics.
Meet Some of Our Alumni
Daniel Mann
MS Technical Communication '13
Content Specialist, Facebook
When people rank the most desirable places to work, Facebook is consistently positioned at the top of the list. Hundreds of thousands of people apply each year, while many others count themselves out...
Meet Daniel
Rebecca Goodman
BS/MS Communication ’11
Comcast Spectacor
"On my first night of co-op with the Philadelphia 76ers, my boss led me into the Sixers locker room where the media was gathered," recalls communication alumna Rebecca Goodman. "He handed me a tape recorder and said..."
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Juliane Mills
MS Science Communication & Public Health ’13
The curriculum strikes the right balance between Science and Communication coursework. I would encourage anyone to consider the program in order to advance their communication skills and experience...
Meet Juliane