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Earn a Strategic Communication Master's Degree from Michigan State University
The Strategic Communication Online Master's Program is an award-winning professional degree created for students to achieve tangible results.
The skills and knowledge our students gain from MSU StratCom are meant to make an impact on their professional and personal lives. Students determine what their own success looks like, and then apply what they’ve learned in their courses to take the next step in their careers – whether it’s a pivot, a raise, promotion or feeling more confident.
How can we help get you to where you want to be?
Our program is 10 courses (30 credits) which includes a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading communications faculty, and are designed to provide an excellent online learning experience. The delivery of the courses gives students the flexibility they need to accommodate a busy life and the rigor they need to be able to succeed. You can choose one-, two- or three-year timelines, as well as a specialization (one of our focus area tracks).
We offer three 9-credit, 3-course transcriptable certificates in the following areas: Digital Media, Media Analytics and Organizational Leadership. These courses can transfer to the program or stand alone. This could be a great start to empower your workforce.
Fast facts
- 100-percent online
- Minimum of three years of work experience
- Minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- No GRE required
- One-, two- or three- year tracks
- Interactive weekly lessons
- Three areas of specialization
- Cohorts begin fall, spring and summer
- Peer, faculty and staff support
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She works full-time while pursuing her Strategic Communications M.A. degree. She and her husband are also starting their own family farm. She’s done homework on tractors and in fields, fitting things in when she has time.
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Student stories
MSU StratCom student connects U.S. armed forces
"The MSU StratCom program was exactly what I was looking for. I knew that if I took each class, I could apply that knowledge to my career. There was that personal relationship that you were going to have with your instructors. I wanted to share information and really validate if I was doing the right thing."
- Lt. Col. Stephen Short, director of American Forces Network Europe
Meeting marketplace needs
Meeting marketplace needs
"Employers demand both broad-based competencies and highly specialized skills, and our certificates address this demand for specialization."
Prabu David, dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences
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Connect with Program Director Jason Archer to learn more on how you can advance.
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