Overview

The Communication program at Oakland University is valuable for practitioners in business, education, media or nonprofit organizations seeking a terminal MA degree for professional enhancement. The program also offers opportunities for those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline.

Key Features

The program is committed to a critical approach to the study of communication and recognizes the central role communication plays in the creation of productive relationships across divisions of identity, culture and geography and in building more sustainable, equitable and enriched communities in our increasingly globally connected world. Students are trained in diverse methodological and epistemological approaches to the study of communication, including rhetoric, intercultural communication, cultural studies, interpersonal communication and media studies.

Upon graduation, students will have gained a greater understanding of the impact of communication in a range of contexts; a general knowledge of research approaches in communication; and an ability to further the research, writing and analytical skills needed in today’s world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Communication Scholarship

Qualitative Methods in Communication

Quantitative Methods in Communication

Sexuality and Communication

Communication and Leadership

Health Communication and Close Relationships

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Two recommendations.

Statement of purpose of no less than 500 and no more than 1000 words detailing the reasons why the applicant is pursuing advanced study of communication and what kind of work they seek to pursue. Statements should also explain why the Oakland University Master of Arts in Communication program is a good match for the applicant’s interests and goals.

Professional resume.

International applicants must have scores at or above the 90th percentile on the TOEFL examination.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22428 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22428 USD / year

≈ 22428 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19972 USD / year

≈ 19972 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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