Online Master of Arts
Communication
Master the Art of Strategic Storytelling
Learn to use critical thinking and create laser-focused stories consumers value in the ever-changing communications landscape while you experience academic excellence at an extraordinary value. Through the online Master of Arts in Communication program, you will gain the necessary tools for creating a campaign vision, crafting the strategy, developing high-touch content for target audiences, analyzing data and measuring success. Our alumni are among the most forward-thinking professionals in their fields, working at Fortune 500 companies and using their cutting-edge knowledge and creativity to create change. SBU also is one of just three schools offering ACEJMC-accredited online graduate programs.
In our flexible, fully online program, you will choose one of two specializations – integrated marketing communication or content marketing – that best aligns with your career interests. This innovative program design will allow you to master the following concepts crucial for today’s innovative communications professionals:
Conceptual Thinking – Tap into creative thinking to develop original ideas for traditional and digital media content and empathetic consumer experiences.
Strategic Thinking – Identify communication problems, create strategic campaign plans and use data analytics to measure content marketing campaign goals.
Visual & Written Communication – Create engaging, integrated content and visuals across all major media platforms that demonstrate an understanding of diverse audiences and messages.
Professional Readiness – Develop a deeper understanding of global business topics through the lens of ethical decision making, gaining experience creating and presenting a formal communication plan.
Emphasis on Integrity – Connect with diverse audiences while embodying empathy, ethical principles and freedom of expression.
- COM 500 Finding Your Voice: Introduction to Marketing Communications
- COM 540 Embracing the Brand: Branding, Strategy & Execution
- COM 580 Embracing the Audience: Empathy & Ethics
- COM 590 Embracing Strategic Thinking: Marketing Strategy & Planning
- COM 510 Embracing Analysis: Making Meaning from Data
- COM 520 Embracing Research: Marketing Communications Research
- COM 640 Integrating Digital Media, Mobile, and Emerging Technologies
- COM 620 Integrating Creative Strategy and Design
- COM 650 Integrating PR in a Global Market
- COM 720 Integrating Visuals: Communications Design
- COM 640 Integrating Digital Media, Mobile, and Emerging Technologies
- COM 662 Integrating Content Marketing: Planning and Strategy
- COM 664 Integrating Content Creation: Visuals, Copy, and Optimization
- COM 720 Integrating Visuals: Communications Design
- COM 555 Mastering the Research: Fieldwork
- COM 800 Mastering the Field: Thesis
- COM 830 Mastering the Project: Final Defense