Communication, Digital Media Strategies, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's M.A. in Communication with a concentration in Digital Media Strategies is a non-thesis-track program for students and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and become advanced practitioners in communications. Signature capstone experiences, media studies and applied media courses shape this cutting-edge program serving those who work in or aspire to work in Atlanta’s growing media market, which ranks in the top 10 in the U.S., and other markets around the world.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Communication | Duration: A minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework is required. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Signature capstone experiences, media studies and applied media courses all shape this cutting-edge program. The program requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework: 12 hours of core courses 12 hours of selected Applied Media Skills Courses 9 hours of selected Media Studies Courses 3 hours of selected Capstone Digital Media Experiences courses An approved research paper from a Media Studies course to show research competence or an approved portfolio combining creative elements from experiential and capstone courses Visit the catalog for curriculum details.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for advanced professional growth through graduate study in communication. A statement of educational and/or career goals. A minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average and a baccalaureate degree. Portfolio/sample of work which demonstrates evidence of professional competence. The GRE exam is NOT required

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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