Online M.A. in Strategic Communication & Digital Strategy

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Shape the Future of Strategic Communication

Designed for professionals, the online MA in Strategic Communication & Digital Strategy is a 30-credit-hour program delivered fully online by OU’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. While prior professional experience isn’t required, students with at least three years of relevant work experience may be especially well positioned to apply their learning in the program.

You’ll learn to manage multi-channel campaigns and apply data-driven insights to strengthen messaging and engagement across platforms giving you the expertise you need to plan, implement, and evaluate integrated marketing and communication strategies in an evolving digital landscape. Key benefits:

  • Choose a specialization: Crisis Communication, Media Analytics, or Social Media Marketing
  • Complete the program in as few as 20 months with a flexible online format
  • No application fee, and up to 12 transfer credits available

One OU Online, Endless Opportunities

Engage in hands-on learning and collaborative experiences that prepare you to excel in the fast-paced world of strategic communication and digital strategy. You will:

  • Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in strategic communication and digital initiatives
  • Apply what you learn in projects that drive measurable results
  • Connect with a global alumni network of 250,000+ professionals across industries

A Curriculum Designed for Today’s Strategic Communication Leaders

Gain a competitive edge with practical skills you can apply immediately in the workplace. Through a blend of asynchronous coursework and live online sessions, you’ll analyze data from digital campaigns and explore the latest approaches in content creation, strategic communication, and integrated marketing. Every assignment is designed to build expertise aligned with today’s evolving marketing and digital landscape.

Highlighted Courses Include:

  • Marketing & Media Analytics
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Planning & Brand Strategy
  • Crisis Communication
  • Digital Behavior
This program provided real-time insights into real-world digital transformations with learnings that I could leverage in my daily strategic communications and digital strategy objectives. If you’re in a company involved in marketing, communication, strategy innovation or digital transformation, you need to take advantage of this program at OU.
Denezza Thomas
M.A. Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy, 2023

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