Strategic Media Communications

Every industry has a need for savvy content strategists and multimedia storytellers. The M.S. in Strategic Media Communications prepares working professionals for career advancement as leaders in strategic media communications. The master's degree is earned by completing two stackable certificates as well as an additional capstone course.

Don't think you have the time? You can earn your degree in just five semesters online, taking two courses per semester. Our certificates and master degree are designed with the working professional's busy schedule in mind.

Faculty with award-winning industry experience will help students hone skills in strategy and multimedia content development, analytics, ethical leadership, and diverse approaches to global strategic communication practices.

The St. Cloud State Advantage

  • Advance your career in content marketing, digital content strategy, social media management, and marketing communications.
  • Connect with faculty regularly with this fully online program.
  • Develop and defend an applied strategic communications plan for an organization of your choice, including your place of employment or volunteer organization.
  • Contribute content remotely for SCSU's award-winning 24-hour radio station, student newspaper, or HD television station.
  • Learn alongside faculty with decades of award-wining industry experience in advertising, public relations, content marketing, journalism, multi-media storytelling, and sports broadcasting.
  • Complete your degree in 5 semesters, taking 2 courses per semester.

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Application Deadlines

U.S. Citizens International
Outside U.S.
International
Inside U.S.
Fall August 1 June 15 August 1
Spring N/A N/A N/A
Summer April 15 February 15 April 15

Graduate Director: Dr. Heidi Everett

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