Master of Science in Strategic Communications with an Emphasis in Global Communications Online
Gain specialized expertise in global communications, sharpen your communication talents and give yourself the opportunity for higher level roles with the M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications program.
Program Overview
Explore our online M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications degree
Expand your communication skills to a global audience with the Master of Science in Strategic Communications – Global Communications online program at Arkansas State University.
This online master’s in strategic communications program gives you the opportunity to hone your communication and research skills, as well as understand the “why” behind communication strategies and methods. Plus, you will gain specialized expertise in creating and disseminating messages applicable across languages, cultures and technologies.
Coursework includes a course on communications for social change and advocacy, international intellectual property law, and intercultural communication. You will also study audience market analysis, quantitative research methods and an advanced study of the principles and practice of media advertising.
In this online M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications program, you will:
- Understand the role of intellectual property in the international arena
- Investigate case studies and challenges in messaging across language and cultures in a global setting (and even a domestic setting with multicultural audiences)
- Develop messaging and communication strategies for global audiences
- Create effective messaging to advance the mission of an organization
- Understand and utilize audience analysis tools and advertising methods to advance messaging
- Explore empirical research in mass communications
- Understand the role of intellectual property in the international arena
- Investigate case studies and challenges in messaging across language and cultures in a global setting (and even a domestic setting with multicultural audiences)
- Develop messaging and communication strategies for global audiences
- Create effective messaging to advance the mission of an organization
- Understand and utilize audience analysis tools and advertising methods to advance messaging
- Explore empirical research in mass communications
As a graduate, you will be prepared for career advancement into communication roles, including:
- Corporate Communications Manager
- Nonprofit Communications Director
- International Brand Manager
- Content Marketing Manager
- Corporate Communications Manager
- Nonprofit Communications Director
- International Brand Manager
- Content Marketing Manager
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Our M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the course tuition for all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
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Calendar
Important dates for our online M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications
Our M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications emphasis online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, with accelerated coursework and multiple starts each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/27/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/23/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/1/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/8/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/15/25 | 10/3/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/10/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
How to apply for your master of science degree
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in our M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Students interested in this program must meet the following requirements for admission.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Writing sample
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof) or graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree from a regionally accredited (U.S.) institution
- Submit a writing sample that showcases writing abilities and demonstrates creative thinking skills. Examples of acceptable samples include a term or research paper, blog post, case study, whitepaper or website.
Note: If you are admitted and have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA and less than a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, you must make a grade of B or better in each course during the first 6 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University as part of a conditional admission status.
Application submission requirements:
- Complete online application.
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Detailed information about coursework for your M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications
The M.S. in Strategic Communications – Global Communications online program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Students will take 5 required core courses (15 credit hours), select either STCM 6033 or MDIA 6423 (3 credit hours), and four additional Global Communications emphasis courses (12 credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Students must take the following five courses.
Students must select one of the following courses.
Students must take the following three STCM courses (9 credit hours) and choose one of the three COMS courses (3 credit hours) below for a total of 12 credit hours.