Overview

University of West Georgia's Master of Science in Digital and Social Media Communication program emphasizes the kinds of advanced critical thinking skills and theoretical foundations that will serve students beyond existing digital platforms or skill sets. With courses that cut across content creation, analytics, strategic communication, and more, students will leave the program with a better understanding of how to adapt to the evolving emerging media marketplace and adopt the kind of entrepreneurial spirit necessary to stand out in today’s crowded digital/social media environment.

Program Objectives

Create engaging digital and social media content within ethical and legal parameters

Apply foundational theories in digital and social media communication

Apply effective digital and social media campaign strategies

Evaluate metrics and interpret digital and social media analytics

Design and execute a rigorous, portfolio-building, capstone project

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Communication
Theories of Communication
Digital and Social Media Communication
Communication Ethics and Law in the Digital Age
Social Media and Society
Digital Storytelling

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

Marketing Digital Media Digital Marketing View 74 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

A resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement outlining career goals and objectives

A valid GRE or MAT score (waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher)

International applicants must also provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7410 USD / full

≈ 7410 USD / full
Out-of-State

7410 USD / full

≈ 7410 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

7410 USD / full

≈ 7410 USD / full

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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