Angel Katusya once attended a class from an airport lounge at 1 am. She was in transit, but she wasn't going to miss the session. That's the kind of flexibility the Graduate School of Media and Communications' (GSMC) MA in Strategic Communication offers, and it's exactly what working professionals need.
"Many of us in this cohort are full-time professionals managing demanding roles," Angel explains. "Yet GSMC has created a hybrid learning model that makes it possible for us to excel both at work and in class, without compromising quality."
Angel has been in communications her entire career. She started with a Bachelor's in Media and Journalism, worked as a journalist, moved to agency life at Ogilvy & Mather, and later advanced into corporate and development sector communication roles. Across every environment, one thing remained constant: communication is at the core of how organisations move, influence, and create impact.
As the field evolved rapidly, she wanted more than just experience. She wanted a programme that would deepen her strategic capabilities and strengthen her leadership skills. "Pursuing this MA felt like the right step to grow into the kind of leader the industry now demands: agile, purpose-driven, and globally adaptable," she says.
A few conversations with faculty convinced her. The programme wasn't just academically strong; it was intentional. Despite being relatively young, GSMC had already built a solid reputation and graduated accomplished communication leaders. There was a clear vision behind the curriculum.
What encouraged her most came after she enrolled. The faculty's commitment didn't fade after orientation or the first few weeks. "This is not an exaggeration; their dedication is at 101%," Angel says. "I initially thought the energy and support would taper off over time, but they continue to show up with the same passion and intentionality every single session." That commitment, combined with the programme's flexibility, creates something rare: a learning experience that doesn't ask you to choose between your career and your growth.
Now, as she moves into more global spaces and higher-level communication roles, Angel finds herself asking bigger questions. What kind of leader will she become? How will she show up in these spaces?
The programme helps her find answers. It's sharpening her critical thinking, building her confidence, and teaching her how to align communication with organisational and global priorities. She's becoming more strategic and more influential, all without pausing her career.
