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Simmons College   College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Communications Management Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 US   Phone: 1-617-521-2915 Fax: 1-617-521-3058   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Communications Management; Dual Degree M.S.-Communications Management and M.A.-Gender On Campus   The Master of Science in Communications Management (MCM) develops leaders who transform their organizations through the strategic use of communication. MCM students think critically and strategically, and communicate powerfully. The curriculum focuses on the intersection of theory and practice by drawing on instructors’ professional expertise as well as on students’ work experiences. It highlights five key areas: • Managerial communications • Organizational change • Communications technologies • Multiculturalism and global communications • Basic financial principles The MCM program includes men and women from a wide range of backgrounds: corporate communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, design, technical writing, government relations, human resources, and customer service. The program revolves around their workplace demands and career goals by offering small classes, flexible schedules, and personal attention. To earn a Master of Science in Communications Management, a student must complete 36 semester hours, consisting of: • Four required courses • Four electives • An Applied Learning Project Under the direction of a faculty advisor, students complete an applied learning project (ALP) that demonstrates their understanding of the strategic use of communication in organizations. The ALP includes a written report in which students illustrate their knowledge of the communication and management theories that underlie their project and an oral presentation. This is usually taken at the end of the program of study.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The exam will be waived if the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution. The MCM program requires at least a 600 Paper (250 Computer, 100 Internet) for consideration. Officially translated and evaluated transcripts are required if not originally written in English. Only transcripts translated and evaluated by authorized organizations are accepted. Simmons College prefers either World Education Services (www.wes.org) or the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com). International students must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to meet all the travel, living, and educational expenses for graduate study in the United States. This information must be provided if you are admitted to a graduate program at Simmons College.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience 2-5 years  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 900  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2695  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2031  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $740  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16500  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website