About Our Program

Communication Graduate 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 graduates 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 US 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.

Courses are offered evenings, weekends and online to accommodate both full-time and part-time students.

M.A. 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.

M.A. Corporate and Professional Communication
33 credit Masters program for students who want to improve their personal or professional communication skills. Fully online program.

Professional Certificate Program
We offer six Professional Certificates either as part of the Masters degree or on a standalone basis. Each certificate is comprised of four courses or 12 credits.