About the course

Strategic Communication is the study of how to use communications and media to influence the opinions and behaviors of public groups. Curriculum emphasizes an ethical approach to public relations and analyzes the impact of communication strategies on society. You?ll critically evaluate challenges and use strategic communication to respond to them. The major in Strategic Communication prepares students for communication- and media-related careers in a range of corporate, non-profit, and public service fields. Students specialize in analyzing and influencing cultural trends and crafting messages on behalf of organizations, policies, brands, products, and social causes. This major equips students with the essential skills in communication, research, and campaign design to thrive as independent thinkers and creative and ethical problem solvers in a rapidly changing industry. Students explore strategic communication as dynamic arrangements of technologies, institutions, and individual practices, understanding how campaigns circulate alongside diverse cultural forms, across media platforms, and in a global and multicultural society.

　　MJF students do extremely well obtaining jobs in various markets and pursuing other post-graduation options across the country?at newspapers, magazines, websites, TV and audio stations, film companies, non-profit agencies, government offices, advertising and PR firms, and even campus offices. Our extensive and active alumni network helps recent graduates get hired at L.A. TV and film production studios, advertising agencies like Chicago?s Leo Burnett, online newsrooms throughout Ohio, and many more. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Oxford
Fall (August), 2024	Oxford
Spring (January), 2025	Oxford
Fall (August), 2025	Oxford
Spring (January), 2026	Oxford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Miami University

Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum

　　This education must culminate in the award of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.

　　TOEFL Internet-based: 80. Paper-based: 550

　　IELTS (and IELTS Indicator) - Overall band: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Miami University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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