Master the latest developments in communication while focusing on public relations and advertising. Suffolk University's Master of Arts in Communication program lets you do both in Boston. And thanks to our perfect location, you can easily apply your graduate studies at career-shaping internships and full-time roles close to campus.

At Suffolk, you can take courses on strategic marketing, public relations, intercultural communication, global branding, gender communication, advertising, campaign management, and much more.

You'll learn to combine technology and theory to create effective messaging strategies for targeted audiences. To prepare you for real-world success, our state-of-the-art communication facilities feature a cutting-edge social media lab, media production and post-production facilities, and 'smart' classrooms designed to foster the innovation and collaboration prized by today’s employers.

You’ll graduate with real-world experience and develop valuable connections to leading advertising and PR firms in Boston, across the country, and around the world.

Degree Requirements: 12 courses, 36 credits

MA in Communication, Public Relation and Advertising Concentration Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program.

Learning Goals

Students should...

Be prepared for advanced professional careers in Public Relations, Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication, as well as for advanced graduate study.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to...

• Develop an understanding of the theory and research that forms the basis of Public Relations, Advertising, and Integrated Marketing Communication
• Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of advanced messaging strategies and tactics and their impacts on the audience
• Examine the interactions among Marketing Communication and broader social, political, and cultural contexts
• Develop the specific skills of marketing communication