Overview

Strategic Communication and Leadership from University of West Florida emphasizes collaborative leadership, effective listening, ethical practices, teamwork, data-driven decision making, and innovative message design.

Students interact with business and community leaders through roundtable discussions and real-world projects. Throughout the program, students create professional portfolios showcasing their best work.

The program culminates with a capstone project offering an in-depth partnership with professionals in each student’s chosen field.

Careers & Outcomes

A master's degree in strategic communication and leadership empowers graduates with the skills to effectively lead and influence through communication, preparing them for roles in media relations, corporate communications, and organizational leadership.

Job Titles

Communication Director
Leadership Roles
Public Relations Professional
Advertising Professional
Social Media Director
Fundraiser
Project Manager
Public Affairs Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advance Communication Leadership

Strategic Communication

Communication Training

Health Communication

Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher is required. Applicants need not have a previous degree in communication, and no prerequisite courses are required.
Those interested in completing only one certificate should apply for non-degree-seeking status on the UWF Graduate School Admissions website and submit to Graduate Admissions a college transcript with an institutional GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) in the last degree they earned.
Undergraduate degree or higher in any field
Minimum institutional GPA* of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in their last degree
Two letters of recommendation
Current resumé or curriculum vita
Answers to essay questions in the application

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17110 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17110 USD / year

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In-State

6237 USD / year

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Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

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