Overview

The Strategic Communication program is offered by Rollins College.Rollins’ Master of Arts in Strategic Communication is a unique program in Central Florida that is focused on combining theory and real-world practice to solve social problems in a multicultural world.

As a result, you’ll not only learn about overarching theories that explain how and why people respond to information, but you’ll learn to influence public opinion by researching, planning, implementing, and evaluating effective communication campaigns across paid, earned, owned, and shared media channels.Top 3 Reasons to Pursue Your Strategic Communication Master’s Degree at Rollins

Professional Experience

In addition to learning about theory, you’ll have the opportunity to gain resume-boosting experience through our internship program with leading area organizations, including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, Hilton, Marriott, the Orlando Magic, Charter Communications, Linda Costa Communications, Uproar PR, and Orange County Public Schools.

Community Engagement

At Rollins, we believe life is for service, and that ethos is built into every course you take. You’ll gain valuable experience and give back to your community while creating communication campaigns for local partners like New Hope for Kids, Kids Beating Cancer, BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation, and Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.

An Expansive Network

Make the connections you need to launch the career of your dreams. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your personal and professional network and meet more than 400 communication professionals by participating in local chapters of the Public Relations Society of America and Florida Public Relations Association.The need for accurate information and effective communication has never been greater. Across the board, jobs in the communication field are projected to grow by 13 percent nationally, 22 percent in the Southeast, and 27 percent in Florida. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained years of experience learning how to convey ideas and information through text, audio, visuals, and graphics and how to measure their effectiveness for real organizations.

From heading up content strategy to serving as communications director to overseeing public relations—whether it’s for a corporation, nonprofit, or governmental agency—you’ll be prepared to take advantage of an exciting career and unlock your full earning potential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Strategic Communication Management
Strategic Communication Theory and Research
Strategic Communication Messaging
Integrated Marketing Communication
Digital and Social Media Marketing
Web Analytics and Social Media Metrics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winter Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A completed Application for Graduate Admission with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Official transcripts from the bachelors or master’s degree granting college or university institution. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0+ is recommended.
We do not require standardized graduate entrance exams.
Two letters of recommendation are required to be submitted via the online application process.
A Statement of Purpose essay of 2-3 pages clarifying your expectations for your MPH graduate studies and why you believe this program is the right fit for you.
A current resume reflecting current position and experience submitted through the online application.
An interview with the program director may be required.
We require all applicants whose first language is not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as part of the application process.
Students who are not American citizens must demonstrate appropriate permanent resident or visa status.

Tuition Fees

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19770 USD / year

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19770 USD / year

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19770 USD / year

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Living costs

Winter Park

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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