Master of Science in Strategic Communications with a Concentration in Technology Law and Policy Online
Gain the critical thinking, analytical and practical skills you need to develop communication strategies that address real-world issues. Learn how to deploy an array of tools to craft, track and measure communication effectiveness while gaining a functional understanding of paid, earned, shared and owned media.
Program Overview
Discover A-State's 100% online M.S. in Strategic Communications – Technology Law and Policy
The Master of Science in Strategic Communications with an Emphasis in Technology Law and Policy online program focuses on the critical thinking, analysis, and practical skills you need to develop and implement communication strategies that address real-world issues.
Students in this program will examine the policies and regulations of online communication, including those related to intellectual property, data protection and privacy. As the demand for data protection and privacy continues to grow, more organizations are creating specialized roles such as a data privacy officer and data protection officer. These roles require advanced knowledge on law and a higher level degree.
This program prepares you for a rewarding career in leadership roles such as:
- Data Privacy Officer
- Data Protection Officer
- Marketing Communications Director
- Public Relations Director
- Director of Content Management
- Associate Director of Strategic Communications Technology & Privacy
- Director of Intellectual Policy
- Data Privacy Officer
- Data Protection Officer
- Marketing Communications Director
- Public Relations Director
- Director of Content Management
- Associate Director of Strategic Communications Technology & Privacy
- Director of Intellectual Policy
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Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
The M.S. in Strategic Communications – Technology Law & Policy online program offers the same affordable, pay-as-you-go 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
Arkansas State Online dates and deadlines
Designed to be flexible for working professionals, the M.S. in Strategic Communications – Technology Law & Policy online program features accelerated coursework and multiple start dates.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/27/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/31/25 |
| 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 | 12/4/25 |
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Admissions
What you need to know before applying
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission to help you get started quickly and easily. Applicants seeking admission to the M.S. in Strategic Communications – Technology Law & Policy must submit a sample of writing, which could be a recent term paper or research paper. Review the full admission requirements below.
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
Read about our technology law and policy online classes
The M.S. in Strategic Communications – Technology Law & Policy online program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Students will take five required core courses (15 credit hours), select either STCM 6033 or MDIA 6423 (three credit hours), and four additional STCM 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.