Drive Innovation in Communication
In a world dominated by messaging, advertising, and influence campaigns, Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Communication (MAC) equips you to craft powerful content that drives engagement. Select from two robust, career-advancing tracks—Public Relations & Advertising or Integrated Marketing Communication—to specialize in areas tailored to your passions.
Through Suffolk’s MAC program, you will:
- Build your expertise through courses on intercultural communication, persuasion theory, campaign management, and more
- Learn from renowned faculty who are key leaders in Boston’s media landscape
- Combine technology and theory to devise effective messaging strategies for target audiences
- Explore how marketing communication, public relations, and advertising interact with broader social, cultural, and political contexts
Take the next step in your communication career. Submit this brief form so we can support you on your road to a graduate degree.
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Integrated Marketing Communication Concentration
Explore the Integrated Marketing Concentration
Gain a deeper insight into marketing strategy with interdisciplinary courses taught with the Sawyer Business School. Through experiential opportunities, such as case studies, client projects, and internships, you’ll learn how to conduct market research to create dynamic content.
Public Relations & Advertising Concentration
Explore the Public Relations & Advertising Concentration
Learn to identify and analyze target audiences through consumer insights tools—then design and execute bold advertising and public relations strategies across media platforms. You’ll graduate prepared to help organizations in various sectors develop their brands with confidence.
An Affordable Degree, Designed for You
An Affordable Degree, Designed for You
We strive to make Suffolk financially accessible for every student through merit scholarships and a range of financial aid resources. Dedicated financial aid counselors are here to help you estimate costs, explore your options, and plan for the future.
See How Suffolk Supports You
See How Suffolk Supports You
From career planning to academic advising to caring for your well-being, you'll have an ecosystem of support behind you as you take this decisive step toward your future. There's a wealth of resources available to you through Suffolk CARES, the Career Center, student clubs and organizations, and more.
Our Communication Program by the Numbers
- 36 Credit Hours
- $18,000 Suffolk University offers merit-based financial aid to graduate students*
- 99% of CAS graduates report a positive career outcome**
*Awards up to $18,000
**Based on a 90% knowledge base
“Suffolk taught me to be brave, to believe in myself, and to move forward. I appreciate all the people who have helped me, but Assistant Professor Taisik Hwang deserves [extra] praise. I could see how much he tried to guide and find opportunities for us.”
Chi Nguyen, Master of Arts in Communication ‘23
Discover Our Transformative Education
From academic excellence to a thriving community, Suffolk offers everything you need to get to where you want to go.
“[Suffolk] faculty have real-world experience: Our course content was based on real job situations from instructors' experiences, not only from a theoretical point of view.”
Ezra Bezaliel, Master of Arts in Communication, '21
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Apply Today to Propel Your Career
Begin an exciting next chapter of your life at Suffolk. Submit your application with these benefits:
- No GRE required
- A waived application fee (use code: RoadToSuffolk)
- Automatic consideration for scholarships
- A two-week admission decision for most programs
We're excited to work with you toward creating the future you want!
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