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Virtual Chat Highlights School of Communication Graduate Programs

Earn Two Degrees in Two Years

The Master of Arts in Media Communication/Master of Business Administration program allows students to obtain both degrees in as little as two years of full-time course work.

This rigorous program is designed for highly motivated students who work or plan to work in business management and executive positions in advertising, broadcasting, integrated marketing communications, print/digital media, public relations or related industries.

Pictured is alumna MBA alumna Anna Volkova. Photo by Victoria A. Mikula.

Concentrations

Students in the program choose one of three M.A. concentrations, while the MBA courses provide the necessary business skills in areas such as finance, managerial methods, organizational management and strategic skills. To enter this program, prospective students must complete admissions applications and be accepted for both the MBA and the M.A. programs.

Public Relations and Advertising Management 

This concentration is designed for students who plan to, or already work in, management and executive positions in the public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communications, or comprehensive marketing professions and industries. 

Journalism/Digital Media Management 

This concentration is designed for students who plan to, or already work in, management and executive positions at companies that publish newspapers, magazines and/or newsletters, whether on paper, online or both.

Broadcasting/Digital Media Management 

This concentration is designed for students who plan to, or already work in, management and executive positions at companies involved in broadcast, cable, satellite and/or online television; and/or broadcast, satellite and/or online radio. 

MBA Courses

The MBA courses taken in this program will build your expertise in accounting, finance, global issues, legal aspects of business, organizational skills, marketing and economics.

Additional concentration credits can also be explored if you are looking to expand in the areas of businss analytics, health systems management, international business, management information systems or sports, arts and entertainment.

Faculty bring industry experience to the classroom

Our professors know what it takes to run a business or manage a newsroom, and they are excited to share their knowledge and experience to prepare students for their careers.

Faculty by department
Pictured is Jenna Lo Castro, Ph.D.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Jenna Lo Castro, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Professor, PR, Advertising & Social Media and graduate program director
  • Professional experience in advertising, newspaper and magazine industries
  • Director of Communications and Strategy, Oyster Creative Collective
Pictured is Archish Maharaja, Ed.D.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Archish Maharaja, Ed.D.
  • Research focused in healthcare administration and management and information technology as it applies to healthcare
  • Quoted in various health industry news articles
  • Helped create the health systems management concentration in the MBA program 

Alumni success

Learn about where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.

More news & features
Pictured is alumnus Mark Hirschfeld.
Mark Hirschfeld, '13
"Having the practical business experience and traditional MBA core curriculum taught alongside the new age practices that are pulsing through mass communication and marketing continue to give me an edge in my career."
Pictured is alumna Tasha Pokrzywa.
Tasha Pokrzywa, '13
"I really liked the idea of the dual program and the ability to earn both degrees while working full time. I had a lot of very inspiring and memorable professors in the M.A. and MBA program."

News & Features

Alumna and Student Pass National Public Relations Exam
Friday, February 11, 2022 Stacey Federoff '21 and Meghan Macioce '19 '22 recently passed the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations exam from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Meghan Macioce '22
Thursday, July 30, 2020 M.A./MBA student Meghan Macioce is a Global Talent Development intern with Mylan. "My responsibilities include updating weekly analytics on training software, creating training videos, hosting intern get togethers outside of the program, attending meetings and uploading users to the training software," Macioce said.
Stacey Federoff '21
Thursday, June 25, 2020 "At Point Park, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of new industries and built relationships with fellow students, faculty and industry leaders. It was a big decision for me to go back to school full-time, but I am so glad that I did," said Federoff.