Rolling admission open until July 31
CONSIDERING A NEW
CAREER DIRECTION?
A 25-Year Track Record of Career Impact for Working Professionals
Today’s job market is competitive. There’s rising demand for professionals who can pair storytelling and strategy with AI fluency.
Our curriculum is constantly evolving to meet this changing landscape — combining strategic skills with emerging technologies and techniques.
Designed by industry leading faculty from leading domains to prepare graduates to succeed with skills in content strategy, UX, marketing, and strategic storytelling.
The Communication Leadership Master’s Program is built to help you make your next career move.
“51% of U.S. employees are actively looking for a new job” (Gallup U.S. Worker Survey from Q4 2025)
The Upgrade Your Resume Deserves
With 8 specialized tracks, 3 unique degrees to choose from — build expertise in the areas that matter most to you.
For Working Professionals — study part-time or earn a degree in 12-15 months full-time
Intimate cohorts with 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Grow your network with a professional community of peers & alumni
AI-ready curriculum to build strategic skills
Testimonials
Our graduates are as diverse as the job opportunities they unlock — whether you want to advance in your current role or making a career transition, we can help.
Ekta Dokania
Marketing Manager
T-Mobile
“I joined this program to update my skills and knowledge of the evolution of the comms industry since my last stint at full time work almost 6 years ago. I built a network of industry professionals, gained practical work experience, and landed my first job in corporate America. The MCCL degree really helped me to restart my career in communications and also to pivot to integrated marketing in a new country.”
Joe Hunich
Communications Specialist
Greater Tacoma Community Foundations
“Prior to enrolling in the Communication Leadership program, all my professional experience was in the education field. [After graduating] I was able to leverage my MCCN skills to land a job where I get to be involved in all kinds of community building work in my own hometown. I learned a lot from the way my colleagues and instructors modeled creativity, leadership, and friendship.”
Join A Professional Community
Our graduates work at the world’s top companies — an alumni network of 1,300 + professionals.
University of Washington
Department of Communication