The Master of Arts in Global Communication is offered jointly by GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs and the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Media and Public Affairs. This graduate program allows students to learn about public diplomacy and the global information environment. As future or advancing professionals in the field, students learn how to work in this environment and communicate effectively with audiences worldwide.
In partnership with the Walter Roberts Endowment, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) promotes the understanding of modern-day diplomacy and global communication challenges, strengthening the connections between scholars and practitioners in the U.S. and around the world.
What drew me to GW’s Global Communication program was its structure and how thoughtfully it’s built. I appreciated that it offered a strong mix of theory and technical skills—things you need to succeed in the field. The capstone project especially stood out. The idea of working with a real-world client to solve a current communications challenge felt like a valuable way to put everything we’d learned into practice.
– Melina Benjamin
MA in Global Communications
Class of 2026
Graduate Career Development
Our colleagues over at the Elliott School’s Graduate Student Services office will work with you to take advantage of and develop meaningful career opportunities. From the start of your graduate journey in Global Communications, the career development team will assist you in developing a career plan. This will be followed by interaction and participation in various support programs, often organized in collaboration with IPDGC.
Admissions
If you have questions about the Global Communication MA Program, email globalcomm@gwu.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!