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Online Master of Arts in Mass Communication

Inform, Inspire, Influence: Master the Full Spectrum of Communication

Acquire the Strategic Framework to Lead Any Organization

Join the program where 80% expect career advancement. Our flexible, 100% online MA is your fastest path to high-level strategic leadership.

Ranked among the Top 5 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UF CJC) delivers a respected and nationally recognized graduate education built around your schedule and your goals.With tuition starting at under 18K, UF CJC is top in affordability, maximizing your investment in your career growth.

Our 100% online, asynchronous Master of Arts in Mass Communication is designed for working professionals who need flexibility without compromising academic excellence. With seven concentrations to choose from, you can tailor your degree to your career goals:

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Why Choose UF CJC?

80% OF GRADS EXPECT CAREER ADVANCEMENT within 12 months of graduation

97% OF GRADUATES RECOMMEND UF CJC to someone considering a master’s degree

#2 BEST ONLINE MASTER’S IN COMMUNICATION According to rankings from Forbes

NO GRE/GMAT REQUIRED

TOP 5 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Key Master’s Program Features

Mentorship from industry-leading professors

Who provide actionable feedback and real-world insights

100% Online

Continue working while earning your degree

UF’s Master Access for lifelong learning

Alumni can access unlimited courses for $500/year

36 credit hours to completion

No GRE/GMAT required for program admission

Fall, spring and summer start dates

Strengthen your reporting, storytelling and digital production skills. Learn data visualization, multimedia tools and ethical newsgathering to create stories that inform and inspire.

Learn to lead digital campaigns, leverage analytics and align marketing initiatives with business goals in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

Master high-stakes, ethical messaging and intercultural conflict resolution for global and governmental leadership roles.

Become the purpose-driven leader who crafts advocacy campaigns that drive positive social change and influence public policy.

Build expertise in brand positioning, crisis communication, stakeholder engagement and more to drive trust, loyalty and long-term reputation in our PRSA CEPR-designated PR concentration.

Leverage emerging tech and AI to advance content strategy, engagement tactics, influencer partnerships and brand storytelling and drive measurable ROI to stakeholders.

Acquire the technical and strategic skills to manage large-scale digital platforms, optimize user experience (UX) and lead digital transformation efforts.

Concentrations Built For Your Needs

We offer nothing less than the most comprehensive, digitally-focused online graduate program in the world. You’ll master the areas of communication that best fit with your career plans, and you can further customize your degree by selecting up to four elective courses from a list of 80+ options.

Online Graduate Certificates

Not yet ready for the full master’s program? Our graduate certificates offer a powerful alternative. For around $8,000 in tuition, you’ll complete four in-demand courses in as few as two semesters. Plus, you can embed a certificate into your master’s degree plan, earning an extra credential without additional time or cost.

Explore Certificates in:

Understand today’s consumers and their behavior through data analysis and media research. Learn to identify trends, translate data into actionable insights and apply audience analysis to achieve company goals.

Develop essential skills for navigating the complexities of international communication. Explore intercultural communication foundations, analyze global activism and social change, master public affairs strategies and understand ethical considerations in strategic messaging for diverse global audiences.

Master the art of digital storytelling and social media engagement. Learn to create compelling multimedia content, understand platform best practices, develop strategic branding campaigns and effectively manage social media efforts to achieve organizational goals.

Master the fundamentals of creating visually engaging and functional websites. Learn essential design principles, develop skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for branding and layout, understand the power of digital imagery and gain hands-on experience with HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript to build your own websites.

Career Impact: Lead in Any Industry

Graduates from the MA in Mass Communication program are employed by The Walt Disney Company, Citigroup, The E.W. Scripps Company, Advent Health, Nestle Purina, U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, CNN, UF Health and more. Our alumni possess transferable skills that all organizations require, including:

  • Impactful messaging
  • Social influence
  • Persuasion
  • Negotiation
  • Working with digital platforms
  • Writing
  • Developing presentations
  • Strategic thinking
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation

You’ve Got the Vision. Now Make It Real.

There’s never been a better time to level up — and no better place to do it than at the University of Florida. With world-class faculty, career-aligned concentrations and a flexible, fully online experience designed for working professionals, UF CJC delivers a graduate education with measurable returns. Fill out the form to learn more!

“The Gator Nation network is unmatched. CJC does a great job promoting its programs and it shows how you all continue to stay ahead of the other competition. CJC has connections with powerful, impactful people throughout multiple industries. I like how we have professors with real-world experience and notoriety.”

– Reba Liddy, B.A. in Public Relations 2015, M.A. in Public Relations 2022, Marketing and Communications Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment

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