Master of Arts in Professional Communication General Online
Enhance your communication skills and learn the application of professional communication to effectively reach a variety of audiences with the online Master of Arts in Professional Communication General. The online professional communication master's degree program is ideal for those working for any company requiring audience messaging capabilities in advertising and public relations campaigns, social media content creation, internal organizational analysis, media production and more.
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Program Overview
Discover the SUU online M.A. in Professional Communication General experience
Enhance your communication skills and learn the application of professional communication to effectively reach a variety of audiences with the online Master of Arts in Professional Communication General. The online professional communication master's degree program is ideal for those working for any company requiring audience messaging capabilities in advertising and public relations campaigns, social media content creation, internal organizational analysis, media production and more.
Interact one-on-one with distinguished faculty in dynamic communication courses with topics like advertising and public relations strategies, pop culture, social media, and professional writing and presentation and gain skills applicable to any industry. Offering projects tailored to your professional goals, the online M.A. in Professional Communication General helps you apply what you learn immediately.
In the online professional communication general program, you will:
- Study the impact of technology and social media on the communication process as well as how outlets like YouTube, TV, advertisements, gaming, etc. influence identity and collective understanding
- Complete an integrated social media plan with objectives, strategies, tactics and key performance indicators
- Explore advanced issues in advertising and public relations and how practitioners respond to and manage events
- Learn the fundamentals of qualitative and rhetorical research methods and have the opportunity to write up your own studies from question formulation through interpretation and conclusion
- Complete either a Thesis or Capstone Project demonstrating knowledge gained in the program
- Study the impact of technology and social media on the communication process as well as how outlets like YouTube, TV, advertisements, gaming, etc. influence identity and collective understanding
- Complete an integrated social media plan with objectives, strategies, tactics and key performance indicators
- Explore advanced issues in advertising and public relations and how practitioners respond to and manage events
- Learn the fundamentals of qualitative and rhetorical research methods and have the opportunity to write up your own studies from question formulation through interpretation and conclusion
- Complete either a Thesis or Capstone Project demonstrating knowledge gained in the program
The online professional communication general master’s degree program prepares you for roles such as:
- Public Relations Manager
- Internal Communications Manager
- Marketing Consultant
- Political Campaign Manager
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Social Media Content Creator
- Social Media Specialist
- Public Relations Manager
- Internal Communications Manager
- Marketing Consultant
- Political Campaign Manager
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Social Media Content Creator
- Social Media Specialist
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
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SUU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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M.A. in Professional Communication General | $383 | $1,149 | $13,788 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
View the SUU program online dates and deadlines
The Master of Arts in Professional Communication General is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
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Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Fall I | 8/28/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/28/24 | 10/15/24 |
Fall II | 10/16/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/3/24 |
Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
Steps to be admitted to our online communication master's program
At SUU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.A. in Professional Communication General online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Official transcript
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution*
- No GRE required
*Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 2.70 or in the last 60 credit hours (whichever is higher) are qualified for the program. Applicants with a GPA below 2.70 GPA are encouraged to apply and will be considered for admission on a case-by-basis considering factors such as relevant work experience.
Transcript
Please submit official transcript from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
The official transcript must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Gain modern marketing and communication strategies with an online M.A. in Professional Communication General
The Master of Arts in Professional Communication General online curriculum is 36 total credit hours, including 15 credit hours of core courses where you’ll learn to apply communications theory, interpret and communicate both quantitative and qualitative research and design presentations for maximum effectiveness. You’ll also take 18 credit hours of elective courses in relevant and timely topics such as social media, pop culture and advertising. Finally, you’ll wrap up your degree with a 3 credit hour capstone where you’ll synthesize what you’ve learned.
Students will complete all 5 core courses listed below for a total of 15 credit hours.
Students will choose 6 elective courses from the list below to satisfy the required 18 credit hours of elective coursework.
Students will elect to complete either a thesis, a project, or an internship during their selected capstone course for 3 credit hours.
Note that students MUST meet with their capstone chair and discuss their proposed topic one semester in advance before adding a capstone course. Students will submit a capstone prospectus document in the session immediately preceding the semester in which they plan to complete their capstone. For more information regarding the capstone courses, please click here.
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