Public Administration Master's in Media Management Online
Arkansas State University’s 100% online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration track spans 30 credit hours, can be completed in as few as 12 months and costs $10,500 in total tuition ($350 per credit hour). Built for professionals seeking to manage media in public and nonprofit organizations, with six start dates each year, it prepares graduates for advancement into roles such as public information officer, communications director, public relations manager, nonprofit program director and other senior positions.
Program Overview
What does A-State's online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration offer?
Learn administrative organizational structures, regulations and ethics, multi-channel marketing, and more in the Master of Science in Media Management, Public Administration program at A-State Online.
This uniquely versatile program is the only degree of its kind in Arkansas, combining an essential foundation in media communications with the knowledge and skills specific to your career goals.
Tailor your program to your specific interests by selecting from a broad range of coursework covering such topics as administrative behavior, administrative leadership, administrative ethics, human resources management, public information management, media account management, and the integration of social media in strategic communications.
A-State’s M.S. in Media Management provides an advanced degree that focuses on interpersonal and group communication in mass media and online environments. In addition to emphasizing skills in emerging media and communications, our MSMM – Public Admin online degree prepares you for management positions so you can advance in your career.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Apply appropriate theories to address media problems and issues in mediated communication
- Critically evaluate media problems and issues in a global, multicultural environment
- Apply appropriate methods to address media problems and issues in mediated communication
- Apply appropriate theories to address media problems and issues in mediated communication
- Critically evaluate media problems and issues in a global, multicultural environment
- Apply appropriate methods to address media problems and issues in mediated communication
Prepare for career advancement into public and nonprofit media titles such as:
- Public Information Officer
- Communications Director / Communications Manager
- Public Relations Manager / Public Affairs Manager
- Government Relations Manager
- Community Relations Manager
- Nonprofit Program Director / Nonprofit Communications Director
- Media Manager
- Public Information Officer
- Communications Director / Communications Manager
- Public Relations Manager / Public Affairs Manager
- Government Relations Manager
- Community Relations Manager
- Nonprofit Program Director / Nonprofit Communications Director
- Media Manager
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Tuition
How much does the online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration cost?
Our Master of Science in Media Management, Public Administration track offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
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Calendar
When can you start the online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration?
Our M.S. in Media Management, Public Administration track is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/28/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/9/26 | 12/4/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 12/28/26 | 12/28/26 | 1/7/27 | 1/8/27 | 2/26/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/27 | 2/22/27 | 2/22/27 | 3/4/27 | 3/5/27 | 4/30/27 |
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Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration?
Admission to the M.S. in Media Management, Public Administration track is based on a variety of evidence, including educational and professional experience. Students who are interested in this online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Have a baccalaureate degree or a master's degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution.
- Per Graduate School guidelines, to gain unconditional admission a student must also have a 3.0 GPA for any prior graduate courses or programs.
- Submit a letter of recommendation
- Provide a written statement of purpose (500 words) addressing the applicant's interest in obtaining this degree.
Preferably an applicant's undergraduate background will include courses with grades of "C" or higher in some media or media-related field or professional media experience. If a student has neither of the above they should address this deficiency in their statement of purpose and explain how this degree will help them meet their professional goals in order to be considered for admission.
Any potential graduate transfer credits must be from another accredited institution. No more than 6 hours of transfer work, if any, will be accepted. Only in exceptional cases will transfer courses be allowed to meet degree requirements in the MSMM program.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA in any graduate coursework or programs and have completed 18 hours of coursework to meet graduation requirements. Students in the online Master of Science in Media Management degree will complete a capstone course in lieu of taking the Comprehensive Examination.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Additional information
Transfer credits
Up to 9 graduate hours from A-State or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Director of the Program. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.
Courses
What courses are in the online M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration curriculum?
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Media Management, Public Administration track must complete 30 credit hours of coursework, including the six core courses (18 credit hours) and four courses (12 credit hours) specific to Public Administration. In order to meet graduation requirements, students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in all graduate coursework taken in the College of Liberal Arts and Communications. Students in the online Master of Science in Media Management program will complete a CAPSTONE course in lieu of taking a Comprehensive Examination.
You can view your schedule of courses for this degree through the Course Smartsheet:
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Built for Your Schedule, Not Your Zip Code
Arkansas State University’s M.S. in Media Management – Public Administration track is built for professionals anywhere in the U.S. in public and nonprofit organizations who seek a graduate credential without relocating. Because the program is completed entirely online with six start dates a year and every U.S. resident pays the same tuition ($10,500 total), your location does not limit your access. The track pairs the shared media management core with public administration coursework in administrative behavior, leadership, human resources management and ethics, preparing you to advance into management roles in government and nonprofit settings. For state authorization details, visit the State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures page.
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