Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
Master's in Communication Program Overview
In today's digital age, strategic communication is more important than ever. Businesses, organizations, and individuals need to be able to communicate effectively in order to succeed. HPU's Master's in Strategic Communication (MASCOM) program is a top graduate program for communication majors. It will empower you to excel as an insightful practitioner of strategic communication through skills in strategic content creation, campaigns, writing, designing, and digital media management within a diverse environment.
Our master's in digital media and communication program can be completed in 21 months.
To view estimated cost of attendance, visit hpu.edu/costs.
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Plan your start date
- Begin your program in the fall semester (August)
- Classes take place at our downtown Honolulu campus
Admissions requirements
- Application — apply at hpu.edu/apply ($55 app fee)
- Official transcript(s)
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- English proficiency required for international students
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Why choose HPU for your Master's in Media and Communication?
A perfect graduate program for communications majors, HPU's program emphasizes applied technology and global contexts, helping you develop in-demand skills for a career in marketing, advertising, and beyond.
Capstone projects allow you to focus your learning on strategic communication, social media, public/media relations, integrated communication, and more.
Ranked among the top communications graduate programs, HPU offers an unparalleled learning experience.
Located at the crossroads of the Pacific, Honolulu presents opportunities for jobs and internships with a variety of multinational companies, making it one of the nation’s top communications graduate programs for a diverse education.
Here's what it takes to level up your skills with us
Sample Degree Plan, Full-time enrolled
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Year One
Fall Semester
- COM 6000 Communication Theory
- COM 6050 Communication Research
- COM 6550 Media Law and Ethics
Spring Semester
- Applied Technology Elective
- Elective
- Elective
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Year Two
Fall Semester
- COM 6900 Internship*
- Global Elective
- COM 7150 Capstone I
Spring Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- COM 7250 Capstone II
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Electives
Applied Technology
- COM 6510 Web Development
- COM 6460 Graphic Design
- COM 6440 Dig. Photo/Video & Postproduction
Global Context*
- COM 6310 International Communication
- COM 6780 Media and Globalization
Electives
- COM 6250 Events Planning
- COM 6085 Writing for Communication professionals
- COM 6910 Selected Topics in Communication
- COM 6020 Communication Campaigns
- COM 6200 Organizational Communication Management
- COM 6580 Social Media Strategy
- COM 6305 Crisis Communication
- COM 6085 Writing for Communication Professionals
- COM 6910 Podcasting
*Students must take at least 1 applied technology and 1 global context course before they graduate. These courses may also count as electives if students have already fulfilled this requirement. *COM 6900 Internship is required.