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New Part-Time Hybrid M.S. Available

The part-time Master’s degree in Strategic Communication has moved to a primarily-online format for working professionals based in or outside of the New York City area.

Faculty & Staff

Program Team

Kristine Billmyer, Ph.D.

Charlene Perilla-Iqbal

Jesse Scinto

Edward L. Yanisch

The Master of Science in Strategic Communication program instructors are high-level practicing professionals affiliated with New York City’s top marketing, advertising, public relations firms, and nonprofit organizations. These individuals bring practical experience, managerial expertise and proven records of success. They serve as a useful resource to those seeking advancement in the field.

Lecturers

Lilian Ajayi-Ore, Ed.D.

Gabriel Amor

Khalid Azim

Trisha Bauman

Hayley Berlent

Kristine Billmyer, Ph.D.

Kristen Campolattaro

Cheryl Dixon

Juli Falkoff

Jenny Fernandez

Victoria Fullard

Lauren Glover

Tom Groppe

David Grossman

Tom Hafen, Ph.D.

Assaf Kedem

Andrea Legnani

Bolong Li

Ethan McCarty

Alexandra M. Merceron

Frank Oswald

Mariana Pinos

Matthew Sawyer

Jesse Scinto

Wei Shi, Ph.D.

Cora Szapka

Mark Truss

Edith Updike

Kevin Visconti, Ph.D.

Don Waisanen, Ph.D.

Andy Whitehouse

Kai D. Wright