MA in Professional Communication

The world is becoming more complex due to AI and other emerging technologies, geopolitical and social unrest, and shifting stakeholder expectations. Despite the challenging landscape, strategic business and technical communication remains one of the most in-demand fields of our times. Graduates go on to careers in content design, social media strategy, brand and communications management, marketing communications, public relations, content creation, UX writing, health communication, leadership consulting, and more.

Why USF?

• Our Graduates are Changing the World — Graduates enter the workforce prepared for today and for the future, taking our programs' world-class reputation and building careers in all industries and cities across America — and the world.
• San Francisco Advantage — Located at USF’s downtown campus, students have unparalleled access to over 40 Fortune 500 innovative companies in the San Francisco and nearby Silicon Valley areas – more than any other U.S. region..
• Accommodating Schedule — Classes are held hybrid, online, and on campus, in the late afternoon and evenings, offering flexibility and convenience for full-time students and working professionals.
• Practical Experience — The program features opportunities for applied research, internships, networking opportunities, and professional development in a small classroom setting that ensure students are career-ready through a curriculum that is designed to meet their personal and professional goals.

I wanted to break into the tech field but couldn’t with my undergraduate degree alone. My investment in USF’s MAPC Technical concentration and coursework opened doors at well-known brands in my dream field.”

Benjamin Pigg MA Professional Communication ’23