Rolling admission open until July 31
CAREER PLANS CHANGE.
YOUR STORY DOESN’T HAVE TO.
A 25-Year Track Record Launching Careers at the World’s Leading Companies
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 Degree is built to help you tackle the changing market.
“Nearly 48.5% of rising grads are considering furthering their education with grad school.” (Ziprecruiter 2026 Graduate Report)
The Resume Upgrade Your Career Deserves
With 8 specialized tracks, 3 unique degrees to choose from — build expertise in the areas that matter most to you.
Flexible learning — earn a degree in 15-18 months or part-time as you work
Intimate cohorts with 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Professional training with career coaching & alumni mentoring
Applied learning – paid projects for real clients
Global program – over 21 countries represented
Testimonials
Our students are as diverse as the job opportunities they unlock — whether you just launched your career or are about to graduate, we can help kick-start your professional journey.
Brittany Martin
Strategic Inclusion Leader
Netflix
“Joining the Comm Lead program was the best decision I made in starting my career. I was young, ambitious, and ready for the challenges to come, but I didn’t have a solid direction. Be prepared to find yourself, question what you know, and make connections that will last well beyond this program.”
SABRINA HO
Cohort 25,
MCDM Track
“As a writer, I initially joined Comm Lead to gain practical skills and build my portfolio. What I found was an inspiring community that gave me the confidence to step into leadership roles, and a curriculum that reshaped how I approach authentic, data-driven storytelling. I now draw on that exact strategic foundation every day as the program’s Content Writer and Strategist.”
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