{"id":5700,"date":"2026-02-17T12:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=5700"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:17:46","slug":"level-up-your-career-with-emersons-digital-communication-leadership-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2026\/02\/17\/level-up-your-career-with-emersons-digital-communication-leadership-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Level Up Your Career with Emerson\u2019s Digital Communication Leadership MA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that the digital communication and marketing landscape is one of the fastest-growing industries? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/strong><\/a>, jobs in this field are projected to grow 10% over the next decade, with a median salary of $138,000. Want to break into or elevate your skills in this industry? Join Emerson\u2019s Digital Communication Leadership<\/strong><\/a> (DCL) MA program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housed in Emerson\u2019s School of Communication, the DCL MA<\/strong><\/a> is a fully online, asynchronous program, making it ideal for working professionals or those based outside of Boston. If you\u2019re ready to take the next step in your digital communication, public relations, or marketing career, this program was designed for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Emerson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What sets the DCL MA apart from similar programs is the emphasis on leadership development. The curriculum focuses on building the skills needed to succeed in managerial roles and cross-functional teams, with coursework in conflict resolution, organizational change, and more. One of the program\u2019s core leadership courses, Project Management and Communication, even satisfies one of the requirements for the Project Management Professional<\/strong><\/a> (PMP) designation if you choose to pursue certification post-grad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the program is customizable, allowing you to personalize your experience and fill knowledge gaps in areas like UX design, content strategy, and digital marketing. Have you been working in the industry for a while? Professionals with at least five years of experience may be eligible to waive one elective course through the Executive Format curriculum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the knowledge and leadership skills gained through this program, graduates have gone on to become vice presidents of marketing, senior UX content strategists, directors of marketing and communication, and more.\u00a0But beyond the curriculum, we wanted to hear directly from those enrolled in the program now. We sat down with Leah and Mickie, two current DCL students, to get their insider perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n