As a Senior Growth Marketing Specialist at Risepoint—an educational technology company that collaborates with
universities across the globe—Macy Dukes utilizes expert communication skills to connect students with online programs that can change the trajectory of their careers. Her own academic journey provided unique insight into that process. “I studied corporate communication as an undergrad and wanted to continue in that field,” Macy said. “When I saw that Arkansas State offered the M.S. in Strategic Communications online, I knew it was the perfect fit for me.”
The flexibility to maintain balance between school, professional responsibilities and personal time was an aspect of the 100% online program that greatly appealed to Macy. “The professors know we’re working, so they try not to overload their students with anything extraneous. You will be challenged, but every assignment feels intentional and necessary to learning.”
Macy was also drawn to the freedom to progress through the program at her own pace. “I found taking one course at a time while having a full-time job was a fairly easy balance. I still finished faster than most master’s programs.”
A-State is well respected for their experienced faculty, and Macy found her professors to be exceptionally supportive, especially in an online learning environment. “You can tell when an educator is really there to educate, makes themselves available and goes above and beyond,” she explained. “That was definitely clear at A-State. Professors were very easy to access.”
The synergy between the material covered in her online classes and her professional life further convinced Macy that enrolling at A-State was the right choice. “I was able to apply what I was learning to my work and apply my work experience to class assignments,” she said. “I can already see the potential this degree has to open doors for me.”
Macy was quick to highlight the relationships she formed with her fellow students as another compelling reason to give A-State strong consideration. “Even though it’s online, there are other students you can work with and talk to. Everybody is excited to learn, help each other and share their experiences.”
The collaborative communication between Macy and her classmates went beyond assignments or program curriculum. They quickly found themselves having open discussions about their professional futures. “I got to learn a lot about [classmates] who have either had a career that I could see myself having or people with more work experience. It was good exposure to what a career could be down the road.”
Now that she’s completed her strategic communications degree online, Macy encourages those considering graduate studies to take that important first step. “Just do it! The professors and staff at Arkansas State were wonderful, which made for a smooth transition into the program,” she said. “You can always go at your own pace and finish when it’s best for your life schedule.”
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The online M.S. in Strategic Communications program at A-State equips you with the specialized skills to connect with, and influence, diverse audiences. Coursework for this in-demand program emphasizes the research, critical thinking and analytical acumen that can make you an asset to a wide range of organizations.
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