Master of Arts in Communication (MACOMM)

Your Gateway to a Powerful Communication Career

The Master of Arts in Communication (MACOMM) at Sacred Heart University is your launch pad into today’s fast-moving media and communication landscape. Built for adaptability and future-readiness, MACOMM gives you a hands-on, industry-connected education in core areas, including public relations, media strategy, corporate communication, journalism, and multimedia production. The skills you learn will prepare you to lead in a rapidly evolving field.

Key Outcomes

Every Company is a Communication Company

Whether it is a hospital, startup, nonprofit, sports franchise, or Fortune 500 brand—every organization rises or falls by how well they communicate.

With a MACOMM degree, you can:

• Shape brand identity and messaging strategy
• Lead internal and external communication efforts
• Navigate crisis communication with clarity and confidence

Communication isn’t a department. It is the engine you’ll be prepared to lead.

Tell Powerful Stories with Purpose

In a world flooded with content, meaning makes the difference.

You will graduate ready to:

• Craft compelling narratives across digital, broadcast, and social platforms
• Produce multimedia content that drives action
• Connect story to strategy so that every message has a meaningful impact

Stories move markets, build trust, and help to change culture. You will know how to tell the right story to the right audience and get results.

Lead with Influence

Communication professionals are strategic advisers.

As a MACOMM student, you will gain skills to:

• Advise executive leaders on messaging, positioning, and public response
• Influence organizational culture through clear internal communication
• Use data and audience insights to make strategic decisions

Influence isn’t about noise, but rather about clarity, credibility, and timing. Gain the skills to shape direction and impact as a communications professional.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Sacred Heart University is committed to making graduate education accessible and affordable. MACOMM students may qualify for a range of financial support options, including:

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MACOMM Career Paths

Our graduates have secured leadership roles in many organizations. These include:

• Motion designer, FanDuel
• Chief operating officer, Community Alliance for the Homeless
• Senior VP, marketing & development, United Way of Central and Northeast CT
• Content producer, ESPN

Start Shaping Your Communication Career

SHU’s MACOMM program is our most flexible and comprehensive communication degree, designed for professionals who want a broad and strategic foundation.

Sacred Heart also offers more specialized graduate communication and media programs:

Master of Arts in Journalism & Media Production

Bring powerful stories to life through Sacred Heart University’s Master of Arts in journalism & media production. Gain practical experience in video, photography, live television, and digital storytelling. Prepare to excel creatively and confidently, whether you want to report the news, produce documentaries, or create digital content.

Master of Arts in Sports Communication & Media

Turn your passion for sports into a career with a program at the center of the U.S. sports media industry. Develop in-demand skills in multimedia content creation, sports reporting, and broadcast communication. With access to top media companies, internships, and professional networks, you’ll be prepared for roles in sports broadcasting, production, public relations, and beyond.

Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Public Relations

Blend theory and practice as you explore core areas of modern communication, public relations, brand strategy, crisis management, and digital media. You’ll learn how to design campaigns, collaborate with the media, and shape public perception through compelling and strategic messaging. With real-world experience, personalized mentorship and access to the media capital of the world, Sacred Heart University prepares you to become a confident, effective communicator ready to demonstrate these skills across platforms and professions.

Lifetime Career Support

MACOMM students benefit from a dedicated career team with industry experience and employer partnerships that connect SHU grads to major companies. Students and alumni enjoy lifetime access to the  Center for Career & Professional Development, where expert coaches provide personalized support with résumés, interviews, and job placement.

Degree Options for Incoming Students & Current SHU Undergraduates

Incoming First-Year Students: 4+1 Dual Degree Program

Students may apply to the Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Communication Dual Degree Program as incoming freshmen and are admitted directly into the graduate program upon their admission as undergraduate students for a streamlined experience leading to a master's degree in communication.

Current SHU Undergraduates: 4+1 Combined Degree Program

Sacred Heart undergraduates can fast-track their future by earning a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Work with your adviser to develop your 4+1 plan.

Curriculum

Our flexible full-time and part-time MA in communication curriculum welcomes applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Graduate Admissions

Ed Nassr
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
203-396-6877
nassre@sacredheart.edu

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International Graduate Admissions

Edith Goutier
Director of International Admissions
+1-475-450-5714
goutiere@sacredheart.edu

Schedule a Meeting with Edith Goutier