Overview

The Strategic Communication programme from Michigan State University requires nine courses (30 credits) and a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading communications faculty and re-tooled to provide an excellent online learning experience, giving students the flexibility they need to accommodate a busy life and the rigor they need to be able to succeed.

The College of Communication Arts and Sciences at MSU is ranked a top five college in the nation for communication and media studies by QS Worldwide Survey.

Program Outcomes

Digital communications in all of its forms demands to be integrated strategically in advertising, public relations and media. With a master's degree in Strategic Communication from MSU, graduates should be prepared to:

Become a leader in driving technology behind marketing
Develop a digital marketing strategy
Apply the latest digital innovations such as mobile, social media, location based services and big data to marketing campaigns
Integrate marketing, advertising, sales and logistics across physical and digital channels

Collect, analyze and interpret digital marketing data to inform decision-making

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Persuasion Techniques for Working Professionals

Evaluation Techniques for Working Professionals

Strategic Message Development

Professional Communication Ethics

Capstone/Practicum

Digital Media Strategies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Rolling admission

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Corporate Communication View 67 other Masters in Corporate Communication in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree

Previous work experience

Résumé/CV

Taken the TOEFL (Only required if English is not your native language)

A written personal statement

Academic Statement

3 letters of recommendation

Official transcripts from all previous schools

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

13800 USD / year

≈ 13800 USD / year
Out-of-State

13800 USD / year

≈ 13800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13800 USD / year

≈ 13800 USD / year

Funding

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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