Master of Science in Media Management, Mass Media Management Online
Sharpen your skills in public relations, integrated communications, news, emerging media and broadcast. This unique program combines a strong foundation in media communications with knowledge and skills tailored to your career goals.
Program Overview
A snapshot of the A-State Online M.S. in Media Management – Mass Media Management track online
Refine your skills in public relations, integrated communications, entrepreneurship and news and broadcast in the Master of Science in Media Management, Mass Media Management 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.
You will study such diverse topics as media entrepreneurship, crisis communication, media account management, and more. You will address communication industry challenges and creative product development, will analyze the communication of messages to diverse target audiences, and will discuss effective and ethical client relationships.
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 – Mass Media Mgmt. online degree prepares you for management positions so you can advance in your career.
As a graduate, you will be prepared for media management roles in areas such as:
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Sales
- News and broadcast
- Non-profit organizations
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Sales
- News and broadcast
- Non-profit organizations
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Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Our Master of Science in Media Management, Mass Media Management track online 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
Our application deadlines and class schedules
Our M.S. in Media Management, Mass Media Management track online 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 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Find your fit for our online M.S. in Media Management program
Admission to the M.S. in Media Management, Mass Media Management 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.
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.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Courses
What you'll learn in your online mass media management courses
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Media Management, Mass Media Management track must complete 30 credit hours of coursework, including the six core courses (18 credit hours) and four courses (12 credit hours) specific to Mass Media Management. 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.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.