Advance Your Strategic Communication Career

Become a catalyst for authentic storytelling and impactful messaging in a world driven by AI and social media. In just 18 months, you can position yourself for success as a skilled communicator in a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry with the University of Delaware’s online master’s degree in Strategic Communication.

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Experience a Cutting-Edge Communication Program

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Strategic communication professionals play an integral role in brand and reputation management, corporate communication, and digital media and marketing. Over the next decade, approximately 109,500 job openings in media and communication are projected each year.

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With 93% of our 2023 graduates employed, you can be confident that an MA in Strategic Communication from UD will maximize your return on investment in your education. You’ll get the skills and experience you need to pursue senior and managerial positions in corporate communications, politics and political advocacy, public relations, sales and marketing, and more.

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Program Fast Facts

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Format

Online, Asynchronous

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Program Duration

18 Months

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Cost

$1,069/Credit | $32,070 Total Cost

30 Credit Hours

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Start Date

Fall, Spring or Summer

Spring 1: Feb. 3, 2025

Spring 2: Mar. 31, 2025

Elevate Your Expertise in 18 Months

In just 18 months, you can master the skills you need to succeed in strategic communication, with the freedom to customize your degree program for your unique career goals. Experience the value of an online education driven by industry insights and taught by industry experts at the University of Delaware.

Amplify Your Impact with Strategic Messaging

Our fully online MA in Strategic Communication program is an excellent fit for:

  • Marketing and PR professionals eager to pursue senior and managerial positions while increasing their earning potential
  • Career changers looking to pivot into new professional opportunities within public relations, corporate communications and digital media
  • Aspiring and experienced communicators looking to stay competitive in the industry with cutting-edge skills in digital strategy, social media and emerging AI tools
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to leverage their communication and digital strategy expertise to launch their own consulting businesses
  • Leaders and executives who want to improve their ability to shape internal and external communication strategies that drive organizational success
  • Nonprofit and advocacy leaders seeking to advance their organization’s mission and make an impact through strategic communication

In our program, you’ll master practical skills that you can apply directly to your work in any organization or industry, like how to:

  • Leverage strategic communication skills in different professional environments
  • Design and implement research for your organization
  • Design, implement and evaluate communication campaigns
  • Write for multimedia with a professional audience in mind
  • Analyze and evaluate competitors’ strategic communication efforts

Experience the benefits of an online MA in Strategic Communication program that offers a high-quality, graduate-level education designed to fit your lifestyle. At UD, we use state-of-the-art digital teaching methods and resources delivered by dedicated faculty who are invested in your success, both in the online classroom and on the job.

This fully online program is also asynchronous, so you can study on your schedule. In your classes, you can collaborate with your peers and instructors through university email and in Canvas, our online learning management system. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in group projects and discussion boards, learn from interactive and multimedia lectures and receive personalized instruction and feedback on your work.

Become a Strategic Communicator

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The UD Online Graduate Student Experience

As an online graduate student at the University of Delaware, you’re part of a vibrant community of dedicated faculty and peers supporting your personal and professional growth. You can expect the rigor and intellectual engagement of a graduate program combined with the convenience and flexibility of a learner-centered curriculum.

In our Canvas learning management system, you’ll have opportunities to connect with and learn from your peers in discussion boards and group projects, receive personalized feedback and guidance from expert instructors, and bridge theory and practice in interactive lessons and lectures. You’ll also have access to many of the same resources that on-campus students benefit from, like career services, technology support, library resources and more.

At UD Online, you’ll learn the skills and specialized knowledge you need to accelerate your career growth and stand out in a competitive job market—all on your terms and your timeline.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make progress toward your professional goals with UD’s online MA in Strategic Communication program. Get started today!