Graduate Degrees
Graduate Programs Related to Communication
The School of Communication offers several master’s degrees and Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs.
Graduate Programs
Digital Advertising MS
This program delves deeply into the science and creativity behind the digital advertising field. The program caters to students who are eager to explore the realm of digital media and emerging technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enhance advertising strategies, tactics, and messaging. Students learn to strategically leverage digital media buying and craft captivating, data-driven content to drive business results. Learn More
Digital Media and Storytelling
The MC in Digital Media and Storytelling is for makers of all forms of digital content who want to turn ideas into compelling, marketable stories and explore new ways of storytelling using today's technology and digital platforms. This program prepares you for a career in digital media by teaching the most critical skills hiring managers are looking for: How to write, shoot and edit powerful digital content. Learn More
Global Strategic Communication
The MS in Global Strategic Communication will build your skillset and elevate your knowledge base to prepare you for today's more complex media and global communication roles. As business becomes increasingly multinational and top-of-mind issues take on a worldwide focus, communicators need to navigate an interconnected world to create culturally relevant messages and campaigns that engage a diverse range of stakeholders. Learn More
Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degrees
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s with Master of Science in Global Strategic Communication
The School of Communication’s accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program is for advertising and public relations students who want to communicate messages on a global stage. The program combines the best of two degrees, the BA in Advertising and Public Relations and the MS in Global Strategic Communication. In the non-thesis program, students will gain an understanding of strategic communication professions in a globalized world. Learn More
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s with Master of Environmental Science and Sustainability
Students working on a BA in the School of Communication (Advertising Creative, Advertising and Public Relations, Advocacy and Social Change, Film and Digital Media or Multimedia Journalism) may be able to enroll in an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program to earn an MS in Environmental Science and Sustainability from the School of Environmental Sustainability. Environmental degradation is one of the most daunting challenges of the 21st century and therefore requires people with specialized training to facilitate and communicate impactful solutions. Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability and the School of Communication are partnering to offer unique interdisciplinary dual-degree programs designed to train environmental scientists to be better communicators and communication professionals to understand environmental science better. Learn More