The M.A. in Reputation Management focuses on public relations management in a variety of sectors including corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. This degree is designed for students interested in advanced studies on how to improve public perceptions of organizations and enhance the goodwill asset on the company balance sheet. Students who complete the Reputation Management major earn a graduate professional credential that prepares them for broader management responsibilities and enhances their career advancement. Reputation Management is delivered on campus in Blacksburg and in Falls Church, Virginia, using a bimodal delivery of courses.<br><br><br>The M.A. in Communication involves advanced study in strategic communication and society, media, and technology research from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. The program introduces students to public and mass communication for application to academic and professional settings. Students engage in reviewing and discussing research and criticism while collecting and interpreting original research data. The M.A. in Communication is a residential program located on campus in Blacksburg.