Marquette University

Programme overview

Marquette's Master of Arts in Corporate Communication is a 30-credit graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership in complex technological and multicultural information environments. The program is interdisciplinary, combining public relations and communication theory with advanced business and economics coursework. It can be completed full-time in about two years and offers part-time and fully online delivery options, as well as blended formats.

What you'll study

Coursework centers on a core of shared communication knowledge, professional values and applied skills to understand communication as a cultural and social process and to operate in changing information environments. The curriculum combines public relations fundamentals and communication theory with business and economics classes to prepare students for executive-level responsibilities such as identity and reputation management, corporate social responsibility, financial communication and investor relations, executive communication, government relations and internal communication.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent completed before starting graduate study.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Three letters of recommendation in letter format.
• Brief statement of academic and professional goals.
• Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities (copies on application; final official transcripts required within the first five weeks after admission).
• GRE General Test scores are optional but highly recommended for international applicants.
• International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. For tests completed before January 21, 2026, minimum TOEFL iBT total 100 with section minima of 25 (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening). For tests completed on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum is a total score of 20 with section minima of 5.
• Rolling admissions with deadlines: Fall — August 1 (June 1 for international applicants); Spring — December 15 (October 1 for international applicants). Applicants seeking merit-based aid should meet earlier departmental deadlines (Fall: February 15; Spring: November 15).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for senior communication roles in corporations and organizations. The program explicitly prepares students for executive-level positions such as chief communication officer, responsible for areas including identity and reputation management, corporate social responsibility, financial/investor communication, executive messaging, government relations and internal communications.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Merit-based graduate assistantships and fellowships are available through the department; private scholarships may also be an option. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for need-based federal student loans. Interested applicants can also explore the Trinity Fellows graduate fellowship program, a 21-month study/work fellowship for candidates with full-time service experience or at least two years in the nonprofit sector.