Master of Arts in Professional Communication 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. 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.
Program Overview
Discover the SUU online M.A. in Professional Communication 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. 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 helps you apply what you learn immediately.
In the online professional communication 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 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. – Professional Communication | $375 | $1,125 | $13,500 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
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The Master of Arts in Professional Communication 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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Summer I | 5/16/22 | 5/2/22 | 5/9/22 | 5/11/22 | 5/16/22 | 7/3/22 |
Summer II | 7/5/22 | 6/21/22 | 6/28/22 | 6/30/22 | 7/5/22 | 8/21/22 |
Fall I | 8/31/22 | 8/17/22 | 8/24/22 | 8/26/22 | 8/31/22 | 10/16/22 |
Fall II | 10/19/22 | 10/5/22 | 10/12/22 | 10/14/22 | 10/19/22 | 12/11/22 |
Spring I | 1/9/23 | 12/26/22 | 1/2/23 | 1/4/23 | 1/9/23 | 2/26/23 |
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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 online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA*
- Writing Sample
*Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate may be considered for conditional admission but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships. Additionally, conditional admission is no guarantee of subsequent full admission.
Cumulative GPA requirement
Cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or in the last 60 credit hours (whichever is higher).
Application requirements
Within the online application, you will be required to include the following:
Three references - You must enter the contact information for three references on your application form. Please select people who can provide details about your academic and/or professional work and ability to be successful in the MAPC program.
Admissions review statement - In 500 words or less, describe your goals and expectations in pursuing a graduate degree in professional communication. Also, be prepared to describe what caused your academic preparation to be insufficient and your study and academic plans for success. This statement will be submitted directly on the application form.
Writing sample - Prospective students must submit samples of their professional or academic writing. These may be from previous coursework or professional activities. The applicant can submit one sample or several writing samples, but the total text submitted should contain at least 1,000 words minimum and not exceed 3,000 words.
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- 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 SpanTran or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address:
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Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
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The Master of Arts in Professional Communication online curriculum is comprised of 36 credit hours including 18 credit hours of core courses plus a capstone and 18 elective credit hours.
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