Communications Management & Media Online
Become a leader in the field of communication with an M.S. in Communication Management and Media from The College of New Rochelle. Offered fully online, this program is a convenient and flexible way to take your career to new heights.
The Concentration in Leadership, Communication Consulting, and Entrepreneurship develops the leadership and communication skills needed to run consulting programs, build a team or business, and increase others’ trust and confidence in you.
Each class in the online program is offered in a compressed format of 5-6 weeks, so students are able to take two courses back to back during the fall and spring semesters and a course during each of our summer sesssions. By taking classes year round, you can earn your master’s in just two years — and advance your career even sooner.
Degree Requirements - 36 Credits
Core Courses – 12 Credits
- CMA 608 - Researching the Digital Dimension: Issues and Applications
- CMA 613 - Organizational Communication
- CMA 624 - Business and Professional Presentations
- CMA 645 - Intercultural Communication
Required Concentrations - 12 Credits
In consultation with their advisor, students choose four courses (12 credits) in the concentration of Leadership, Communication Consulting, and Entrepreneurship
Elective Courses - 6 Credits
Choose two courses
- CMA 623 Nonprofit Communication and Fund Raising
- CMA 632 Training Methods in Corporate Communication
- CMA 639 Gender and Communication
- CMA 640 Leadership and Team Building
- CMA 643 Nonverbal and Visual Communication
- CMA 644 Consultant as Entrepreneur
- CMA 651 Creative Problem Solving
- CMA 659 Strategic Use of Digital and Social Media
Culminating Experience - 6 Credits
Students select a culminating experience that includes a thesis or a comprehensive exam and two courses selected in consultation with their advisor.
Thesis Option
Six credits can be earned through the Master's Thesis Option. CMA 980 and CMA 981 are required for completion of the thesis. Students discuss thesis with their advisor prior to registering for CMA 980.
Specialization Option
Students who do not choose the Master's Thesis Option are required to take six additional credits in elective specialization courses, approved by the faculty advisor. They also must pass a Comprehensive Examination CMA 982. Students should complete 27 credits before taking the exam. Students taking the exam may consult with their advisor regarding the format.
Spring 2018 | CMA 641 Nonverbal and Visual Communication CMA 639 Gender and Communication |
Summer I 2018 | CMA 644 The Consultant as Entrepreneur |
Summer II 2018 | CMA 651 Creative Problem Solving |
Fall 2018 | CMA 640 Leadership and Team Building CMA 645 Intercultural Communication |
Spring 2019 | CMA 624 Business and Professional Presentations CMA 613 Organizational Communication CMA 641 Nonverbal and Visual Communication CMA 639 Gender and Communication |
Summer I 2019 | CMA 608 Researching the Digital Dimension CMA 644 The Consultant as Entrepreneur |
Summer II 2019 | CMA 659 Strategic Use of Digital and Social Media CMA 651 Creative Problem Solving |
Fall 2019 | CMA 623 Non-Profit Communication and Fund Raising CMA 632 Corporate Training Methods CMA 640 Leadership and Team Building CMA 645 Intercultural Communication |
Spring 2020 | CMA 613 Organizational Communication CMA 624 Business and Professinal Presentations CMA 641 Nonverbal and Visual Communication CMA 639 Gender and Communication |