Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication

Elevate your career with Purdue's online master’s in Corporate Training and Communication. Learn strategic communication and instructional design, equipping you to create impactful training strategies for different audiences and organizations. Develop real-world expertise and position yourself for a career change or advancement.

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Overview
Master the art of corporate training and communication

Elevate your career with Purdue University’s online Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication. This program combines strategic communication, instructional design and technology to enhance training effectiveness.

Designed for professionals, it offers flexibility without career interruptions. Graduates gain interdisciplinary expertise, unlocking diverse career opportunities in corporate training and communication across industries. Explore learning theories, instructional design, e-learning and expert problem-solving.

Admission to this master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree in any field.

20
Months to Completion
30
number of credits required
$520
cost per credit hour (Indiana Resident)
$820
cost per credit hour (Non-Indiana Resident)

The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

Program Specifics

More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website. Button can just link to the website like above, to the curriculum page if possible.

  • COM 60111-Seminar in Strategic Communication
  • COM 60311-Seminar in Crisis Communication
  • EDCI 53100-Learning Theories and Instructional Design
  • EDCI 57200-Learning Systems Design
  • EDCI 56900-Introduction to E-Learning
  • COM 62111-Strategic Communication and Social Media
  • COM 65000-Communication and Leadership
  • COM 60811-Leadership and Global Strategic Communication
  • EDCI 57700-Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
  • EDCI 57300-Learning Design and Technology Practicum/Capstone

For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.

Career Outcomes

184,966
Unique Job Postings
13.7%
projected growth
79.8k
Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

  • Corporate Training Manager
  • Adjunct Instructors
  • Program Manager
  • Directors of Development
  • Corporate Trainer

Top Industries

  • Higher Education
  • Corporate Training
  • Management

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

Contact Us

You are not alone in taking your next giant leap.

Get your questions answered, receive application help, or plan your degree journey by speaking with an enrollment counselor. Request more information today by filling out this form to connect with a Purdue University enrollment counselor and receive additional program materials.

Ready to Become a Purdue Boilermaker?

Are you ready to join the Purdue innovators and changemakers always striving to make giant leaps forward in our industries and fields? Start your application today!