Overview

Through the Master of Science in Strategic Communication online program from Lamar University, you will focus on qualitative and quantitative data-driven strategies and new digital communication channels to address the current and future challenges of strategic communicators. Implement communication strategies in real-life situations by focusing on both theoretical elements and research in applied projects and case studies. Take advantage of writing labs to gain hands-on experiential learning and build quality research skills. Customize your degree program by choosing a capstone or thesis option.

Career Paths:

Media Relations Manager
Publicist
Public Relations Specialist
Social Media Outreach Coordinator
Campaign Manager
Marketing Consultant
Internal Communications Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Strategic Communication Graduate Studies
Strategic Communication Research
Strategic Communication Theory
Strategic Communication Campaign Planning
Strategic Message Design

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication Strategic Management View 186 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system). No GRE is required.
All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require or college community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.

Tuition Fees

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10802 USD / year

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10802 USD / year

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In-State

10802 USD / year

≈ 10802 USD / year

Funding

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