M.A. in Strategic Communication Management
Solve Communication Challenges
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Develop Innovative Communication Strategies
Work with expert faculty to learn about industry trends, practice using emerging technologies, and to cultivate advanced leadership skills. The master’s in strategic communication management prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed for entry or advancement in a wide range of fields and industries.
The master’s in strategic communication is offered in two convenient formats. You can study fully online or, if you live near CSP, you can come to campus every other week for face-to-face interaction. Either way, the master’s in strategic communication online offers the flexibility you need to study while maintaining current commitments.
Curriculum
The online master’s in strategic communication is 36 credit hours. You’ll study corporate social responsibility, ethical leadership, project management, media strategies, content strategy, and optimizing the customer experience. There’s also a capstone course that lets you work closely with an expert faculty member to complete a project that relates to your specific career path.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes
- Exhibit strong strategic leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Develop innovative solutions to positively change interpersonal and organizational communication.
- Strategically manage internal and external communications at an organization.
Graduate Outcomes
95%
95% of CSP graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation, according to the First Destinations survey administered by Concordia University, St. Paul.
44%
CSP graduates earn 44% more than the national average, according to the graduate earning data source at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.
View More Graduate OutcomesAdmissions Requirements
To apply for the online master’s in online master’s in strategic communication management from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- Submit official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution stating the conferral of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- A personal statement.
- Access to a computer that meets Concordia’s technology requirements.
Tuition Details
The online master’s in strategic communication from CSP costs $475 per credit hour. You can transfer a maximum of half the program’s credit hours, bringing your total tuition as low as $8,550. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are also available to make your education even more affordable.
Faculty
You’ll have support from expert faculty members at CSP, who will be there to answer your questions and guide you throughout your master’s in strategic communication program. It’s yet another way that the online format mimics the experience of studying at campus.
Online programs from Concordia University, St. Paul are designed for your busy lifestyle. You can study at your convenience while taking advantage of synchronous or asynchronous coursework. With our flexible online framework, you’ll get to know your peers and faculty while engaging in unique assignments and activities. Explore the various ways that you will receive support through every stage of the online learning experience, and discover tips about how to maximize your resources.
Online ExperienceIn addition to financing your online education with federal student aid and private loans, CSP offers online students a tuition discount (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor and tuition planner will help you apply for financial aid.
Tuition & AidFrequently Asked Questions
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The M.A. in Strategic Communication Management has 12 courses.
The program’s 36 credit hours can be completed in 6 semesters. However, your transfer credits will vary the time it takes you to complete the degree.
The online M.A. in Strategic Communication Management from Concordia University, St. Paul is $475 per credit hour.
This program is offered in a fully online, synchronous format or in a hybrid format.
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
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- Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 April 2020. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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