Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Media (Online)
Lead with Strategy in a Modern Media Landscape
Prepare to analyze audiences, shape messaging and lead complex communication efforts through an online, asynchronous master's built around applied coursework and an Agency Immersion.
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As messages spread faster and audiences grow more savvy, strategic communication has become a business necessity. Explore Montclair State University's Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Media, an online program that prepares professionals to lead with strategy, insight and modern communication tools in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Montclair's 30-credit media communication degree can be completed in as little as 12 months, with a flexible, asynchronous format convenient for working professionals. You'll build practical, leadership-level expertise in analytics, stakeholder engagement and brand positioning and messaging, and gain real-world experience through Agency Immersion.
A Custom Degree, On Your Time
Rather than fixed concentrations, the program is built around focused modules that support real-world campaign development. Select any five of six modules to build your path, earning stackable, career-relevant micro-credentials along the way.
Program Highlights
The online master's combines asynchronous flexibility with applied coursework, industry workflow training and professional connection. The program prepares graduates to step confidently into communication leadership roles across industries.
Strategy, AI & Applied Coursework
Build leadership-level expertise in analytics, stakeholder engagement and brand positioning and messaging. Coursework integrates AI-powered content creation tools and emphasizes ethical, data-informed communication strategy.
Modules span research-driven stakeholder insights, strategic communication, digital content creation, digital leadership and a simulated agency environment.
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Agency Immersion & Career Readiness
The Agency Immersion is a hands-on, high-impact experience that places students alongside industry professionals working on real-world projects, with professional agency workflow training in the New York–New Jersey communication and media market.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Director of Communications, Brand Strategy Manager, Crisis Communication Manager, Strategic Communication Consultant and Digital Marketing Director.
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What We'll Cover
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The 30-credit curriculum and a degree that can be finished in as little as 12 months
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Fully online, asynchronous learning designed for working professionals
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Choosing five of six focused modules while earning stackable micro-credentials
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Research-driven stakeholder insights, strategic communication, digital content creation and digital leadership
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AI-powered content creation tools and ethical, data-informed communication strategy
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Agency Immersion and professional agency workflow training in the New York–New Jersey market
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Career outcomes including Director of Communications, Brand Strategy Manager and Crisis Communication Manager
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Admission requirements, application materials and multiple start terms throughout the year
Who Should Consider Strategic Communication and Media?
This program is designed for communicators advancing into leadership roles and for working professionals who need flexibility. Applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, and a current résumé, a personal statement and two letters of recommendation are required. This online program is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship.