MASTER OF COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT ONLINE

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The Master of Communication Management online program prepares communication professionals for the modern landscape of the workplace, independent of industry. Graduates are equipped to gather, interpret, analyze and translate information — transforming complex ideas into actionable strategy.

USC Admission Requirements

To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications.

USC graduate school application

Submit along with a $90 application fee.

Bachelor’s degree

Must be from a regionally accredited institution.

No GRE required

Our Admissions Committee is composed of USC Annenberg faculty and staff who complete a comprehensive review of all applications. We do not use a formula. Successful applicants will have demonstrated academic and professional success.

Applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent. 
  • For international applicants, a valid score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Application Materials

Complete and submit your Graduate Admissions Application online. Within the application, you will need to provide the following application materials:

  • Résumé: Up-to-date professional résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two professional letters of recommendation are required, but you may submit three. Academic letters are acceptable for applicants with limited professional experience. Select your recommenders based on their ability to give in-depth insights about the quality of your work. Recommenders should not be peers or subordinates.
  • Writing Sample: One writing sample is required, but you may submit up to three. These could be published pieces, or be academic or professional in nature.
  • Statement of Purpose: One to two page essay addressing why you are pursuing your MSMCM degree, how your professional experience will contribute to the program, how a master’s will help you in your career, and why the program at USC Annenberg is a good fit for you.
  • Transcripts: Open, scan and upload official transcripts from each postsecondary institution (undergraduate and graduate) you have attended directly to the application portal.

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Academic Calendar

Fall 2025
Application Deadline:
August 1, 2025

Term Start Date:
September 1, 2025

Cost of Attendance

Tuition

Per Unit Cost: $2,467

Total Tuition Cost: $78,944 (32 units)

Fees

Application Fee: $90, non-refundable fee.

Books/Supplies: Students can expect to spend approximately $300-$600 for textbooks and other course materials per semester.

Graduate Student Fees: $31 per semester.*

**Graduate Student Fees are charged per semester and are comprised of a $20 Graduate Student Programming Fee and an $11 fee for the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. Students enrolled in the program full time will pay approximately $124 in Graduate Student Fees ($31 per semester x 4 semesters), whereas students enrolled in the program part time will pay $248 ($31 per semester x 8 semesters) over the course of their program.

Graduate Student Fees & Tuition are subject to change.

For more information on applying for financial aid, please visit USC Financial Aid. USC Financial Aid.