Overview
Strategic Communication (Online) from American University Washington DC brings this dynamic learning opportunity to you—wherever you live—in a format that works with your schedule. It teaches you the specific skills and strategies you need to stand out in a noisy marketplace.
Careers
Graduating students with a master's degree from American University's School of Communication are highly employable. More than 95 percent report being employed after six months at companies as diverse as:
- Discovery Communication
- NPR
- Fox News
- Edelman
- Ogilvy
- Microsoft
- Reuters
- U.S. Department of State
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Strategic Communication
- Writing for Strategic Communication
- Research for Strategic Communication
- Communication Theory
- Strategic Communication Capstone
- Ethics in Strategic Communication
- Social Marketing for Social Impact
- Grassroots Digital Advocacy
- Social Media Strategies and Tactics
- Political Communication
- Digital Strategic Communication Analytics & Certifications
- Strategic Communication Practicum
- International Strategic Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 20 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Priority Deadline for summer March 15th
- Priority Deadline for fall July 15th
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Marketing Strategic Management Digital Communication View 129 other Masters in Marketing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A statement of purpose
- A completed application
- $55 application fee
- Current resume/CV
- Official transcripts from all academic institutions from which you earned credit
- Letters of recommendation
- Degree requirements for the online MA in Strategic Communication include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work is recommended.
Tuition Fee
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International
21744 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10872 USD per semester during 20 months. -
National
21744 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10872 USD per semester during 20 months.
- $1583/credit Summer
- $1812/credit Fall and Spring
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.