Welcome to Graduate Communication Program at Seton Hall University

The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.     - Eric Hoffer

The Graduate Program at a Glance 

• Larissa DaSilva shares her experience as a graduate student in the communication program.

  Four master's degree Programs and a professional certificate program designed for communication professionals or those who want to enhance their communication, teaming, leadership and critical thinking skills
• No GRE or GMAT required
• Evening, weekend or online classes
• Complete the program in as little as 15 months
• Students from eight different countries are currently enrolled in the on-campus program
• More than 400 alumni
• Over 85% of our students work full-time during their studies

Academic Programs

• MA in Strategic Communication
  36 credit Masters program for students who want to improve their personal or professional communication skills. Courses are offered on-campus and online.
  
• MA in Corporate and Professional Communication
  33 credit master's program for students who want to improve their personal or professional communication skills. Fully online program.
• Dual Degree Program - MA in Strategic Communication/MA in Diplomacy and International Relations
  57 credit dual master's program offered in conjunction with the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University.  Courses are offered on campus.
• MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership
  36 credit cohort-based blended master's program (fully online with 3 residency weekends) for students with 5 to 10 years of significant experience in a corporate, military, governmental or nonprofit environment.
• Professional Certificate Programs
  We offer six professional certificates either as part of the master's degree or on a standalone basis. Each certificate is comprised of four courses or 12 credits.
  

Graduate Communication Program Overview

From the global corporation to the local non profit organization, effective communication is the most vital dynamic for success. Our graduate communication program helps you master the highly desired communication, teaming, critical thinking and leadership skills needed by all organizations. For more than 20 years, employee's communication skills have been at the top of wish lists of employers.

• The Gallup Organization (2003) found that “dealing with people” and “critical thinking” are the most essential skills for success in the workplace. 
• Hansen and Hansen (2006) found that the critical employability skills included “communication skills” and “interpersonal skills.”

The Graduate Communication program at Seton Hall University is currently one of the nation's foremost graduate programs in providing practical and challenging education in these essential areas. The unique program provides students a rigorous course of study offering insight and practical strategies for success in all corporate, government, private and non-profit sectors and mastery of the highly desired communication and leadership skills needed by organizations. Students will also gain exposure to the issues, challenges and opportunities in the areas of business, healthcare, education, international relations and other related areas as part of the richness of Seton Hall's Graduate experience.

We offer academically challenging curricula that requires students to think creatively, use state-of-the-art technology, and develop leadership and communication skills in a dynamic, small classroom environment. Each student's program is developed with an academic adviser to meet and often exceed individual and professional goals.

The program has achieved its reputation rightfully. Our faculty members blend educational accomplishment with extensive organizational leadership experience. Augmented by a stellar adjunct and visiting staff, they make the Seton Hall learning experience a place that exemplifies excellence in every regard. 

Our alumni are successfully applying what they learned in corporate communication, public relations, marketing, advertising, non profit management, sales, general management, education, government and entrepreneurial positions. We attract students from across the U.S. and many other countries including China, India, Greece, Romania, Trinidad, Nigeria and South Korea.

We offer what employers want. Our students graduate from our program knowing with confidence that they have enhanced their communication, leadership, teaming and critical thinking skills and will be a valuable asset to the organizations they choose to join.

For more information, Please contact Richard Dool, DMgt, Director of Graduate Studies at (973) 761-9490 or doolrich@shu.edu.