MA in Digital Communication Leadership
Boston, USA
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,402 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Priority deadline: November 1; Final deadline: December 1
** additional fees may apply. Scholarships are available
Key Summary
Introduction
Program Overview:
- 100% online and asynchronous—learn on your own schedule, full-time or part-time.
- Leadership-focused courses covering conflict resolution, organizational change, team, and project management.
- Customize your learning with courses in UX, PR, digital marketing, and content strategy.
- Executive Format available for professionals with 5+ years of experience to waive one elective.
- Flexible start options in fall or spring, with no GRE required.
Ideal Students
Who Should Apply?
Emerson’s online Digital Communication Leadership graduate program brings together an online community of communications and marketing professionals to collaborate on projects and share ideas. Housed in the School of Communication, the program attracts students who have experience or an interest in leadership and management in the fields of digital marketing and communication, public relations, and advertising. After graduation, students can seek leadership positions such as director of marketing, communications manager, digital marketing manager, and more.
Admissions
Curriculum
Emerson College’s Digital Communication Leadership Program
The online, asynchronous MA program offers two formats: a 32-credit Standard Format and a 28-credit Executive Format (for those with 5+ years of experience). Both can be completed full-time in one year or part-time in two, with flexible start dates in fall or spring.
Curriculum Options
- Standard Format (32 credits): 4 core courses (16 credits) and 4 electives (16 credits).
- Executive Format (28 credits): 4 core courses (16 credits) and 3 electives (12 credits).
Program Outcome
Career Outlook for Digital Communication Leadership Graduates
Graduates of the online MA in Digital Communication Leadership enter a rapidly growing field, with a 10% job increase projected and a median salary of $138,000 (BLS).
Career Paths Include:
- Digital Communication Manager
- Digital Content Strategist
- Director of Marketing and Communication
- Senior UX Strategist
- Senior Marketing Manager
- VP of Marketing
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Benefits of Enrolling in the Digital Communication Leadership MA
The program's asynchronous and online format allows you to work from anywhere and at any time you’d like. Designed for working professionals, take your courses in leadership and communications before or after work, during your lunch break, or whenever you learn best.
One of the program’s core leadership-focused courses, Project Management and Communication, satisfies one of the Project Management Professional (PMP) requirements if you choose to pursue your Project Management Professional Certificate after the program.
Our unique Executive Format allows you to take your professional work experience and apply it toward elective credits in your Master's program. This benefit lets you graduate faster, and reenter the workforce sooner.
Career Outlook for Digital Communication Leaders
The digital communication and marketing landscape is one of the fastest-growing industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 10% increase in jobs over the next 10 years.
Careers to Explore
- Digital Communication Manager
- Digital Content and Strategy Leader
- Director of Marketing and Communication
- Senior UX Content Strategist
- Senior Marketing Manager
- Vice President of Marketing