Program Highlights
- The DCL program is fully online and asynchronous. With no scheduled class times, you can complete your coursework whenever it fits your schedule. Earn your degree before or after work, on the weekend, or whenever you learn best!
- Full-time and part-time options allow students to complete their master’s at a pace that suits them best. Full-time students can complete the program in one year, and part-time students can complete their degree in two years.
- Emerson’s Digital Communication Leadership MA brings a unique leadership focus to courses about digital communication. Regardless of what courses you select, you’ll learn valuable leadership skills and apply those skills to areas such as crisis management, digital strategy, and more.
- Our Project Management and Communication course fulfills one of the Project Management Professional (PMP) requirements. By taking this course, you get credit towards both your master’s degree and your PMP certification.
- Students with at least five years of professional experience may apply for the Executive Format, which allows students to wave one elective. The Executive Format lets you graduate faster as a leader in your field.
Curriculum
- With just four required courses, the remaining electives are completely customizable. Choose classes that fill in your experience gaps and help you feel more comfortable leading new areas within digital communication. The DCL program consists of 32 credits total.
- Required core courses (4 credits each)
- Leading Organizational Change
- Project Management & Communication
- Inclusive Leadership & Conflict Management
- Leading Effective Teams
- Elective courses (4 credits each) - Students in the Standard Format will select four electives.
- Emerging Communication Technology
- Online Content Strategy
- User Experience Design
- Digital Analytics
- Cross-Platform Audience Strategy & Messaging
- Digital Crisis Management
- Students with 5+ years of experience can waive one elective course for a total of 28 credits instead of taking the full 32.
Career outlook
- The Department of Labor Statistics expects the number of jobs in digital communication and marketing to grow by 10% in the next 10 years. Emerson’s Digital Communication Leadership MA allows professionals to advance their professional standing in this rapidly growing field.
- Graduates of the DCL program will be equipped for careers including:
- Digital Content and Strategy Leader
- Director of Marketing and Communication
- Senior UX Content Strategist
- Digital Communication Manager
Take the next step in your career with our fully online Digital Communication Leadership MA. Extremely customizable, this program allows you to select courses that fill your experience gaps, allowing you to feel comfortable with the terminology and practices of different digital communication fields. With these skills, you’ll be equipped to lead departments specializing in UX design, digital analytics, and more.
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