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The Master of Arts in strategic communication caters to working professionals in fields like advertising, public relations, corporate communications, nonprofits, and government agencies. This 33-credit program differs fundamentally from traditional mass communication master's degrees by concentrating on advanced professional training in communication strategy, media planning, assessment, and creative leadership. Among select universities nationwide, the University of Minnesota provides this specialized professional master's program accommodating working professionals' demanding schedules. The strategic communication MA program is carefully crafted to equip tomorrow's communication leaders with essential skills, acknowledging the industry's unprecedented pace of change and volatility. As digital technologies mature and global economic forces transform business landscapes, communication professionals encounter complex challenges that strategic process management studies can effectively address.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or its foreign equivalent is required.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.