MA Strategic Communication at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Strategic Communication MA is designed to serve working communications professionals in advertising, public relations, corporate communications, nonprofit organizations, and government. The 30-credit program, which can be completed in 24 calendar months, is conceptually and structurally distinct from the academic master's degree in mass communication in that it focuses on advanced professional study of communications strategy, media, planning, evaluation, and creative management.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses. All courses must be taken on the A-F grading basis.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School accepted ELP exams A baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or its foreign equivalent is required. In addition to the baccalaureate degree, professionals in strategic communication -- currently employed in advertising, public relations, or marketing firms, or in a communications or related function within a corporation or nonprofit organization -- should have at least two years of professional experience. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits

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