Master of Mass Communication
Master of Science in Data and Communication
Certificate in Data and Communication

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Ready to accelerate your communications career? Whether you plan to be the face of a broadcasting network, the brains behind a PR campaign, or the analytics expert in a marketing firm, you’re in the right place. In these master’s programs, you’ll learn the foundations of media, content strategy, and data management that provide the backbone of successful communicators, from Facebook to the United Nations.

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MMC & MDC

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Enrich your career with a master's in communication. These programs from the College of Information and Communications are designed for career-focused individuals. With flexible part-time options, you can continue to work while you take your skills to the next level.

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Reduced Tuition for Online Programs

Master of Mass Communication (MMC)

Specialize in:

Multimedia Journalism (in person only)

Strategic Communication Management

Perfect for students looking for a more public-facing role working with people to effectively communicate ideas.

MMC Core Courses (12 hours)

Research Methods in Mass Communication
Media Law
Issues in Mass Communication Management
Practicum in Mass Communication Management

Multimedia Journalism Specialty

Additional Multimedia Journalism courses (15 hours)
Electives (9 hours)

Strategic Communication Management Specialty

Additional Strategic Communication Management courses (9 hours)
Electives (15 hours)

Earn your Master of Mass Communication in as little as 2 years with online and in-person options.

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Master of Science in Data and Communication (MDC)

Certificate option available

Perfect for students who prefer to work behind the scenes and love digging through data to find and analyze underlying trends.

Certificate Core Courses (9 Hours)

Data and Digital Communication Fundamentals
Knowledge Discovery Techniques (Data Science)
Research Methods
Elective (3 hours)

MDC Core Courses (21 hours)

Data and Digital Communication Fundamentals
Knowledge Discovery Techniques (Data Science)
Digital Law and Ethics
Research Methods
Strategic Communication Principles
Information Visualization
Capstone
Electives (9 hours)

Earn your Certificate in Data and Communication in as little as 2 semesters or your certificate AND your master's in as little as 2 years in the fully online program.

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Choose Your Path

Explore the ideal careers for MMC or MDC graduates below. We can help you identify the necessary nuances that will help your career flourish.

Careers

Mass Communications

Marketing Director

Get the skills to communicate with purpose and mobilize successful teams.

Public Relations Director

Foster compelling connections with your audience. Boost your communications career with management expertise.

Digital Strategist

Apply strategic communication principles to establish a digital presence. Manage content streams and marketing teams.

Communications Director

Launch actionable marketing plans across media channels. Learn the newest strategies for maintaining dynamic digital platforms.

Careers

Data and Communications

Content Marketing Analyst

Gain the knowledge to leverage meaningful data and optimize communication plans.

Business Intelligence Specialist

Gain insight into the data that generates success. Learn the best systems for mining, classifying, interpreting, and sharing data.

Campaign Manager

Justify strategic communications with the backing of data. Pivot from a content creator to a strategy expert.

Data Integration Analyst

Develop strategies for insightful data collection and create informed solutions. Become a versatile expert in data science.

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I'm - now, more than ever, leaning on my MMC degree. The program lets you dip your toes into several avenues of communications. I don't think there is ever a "perfect" graduate program, but the fundamentals will carry you through your career. I fall back on those fundamentals every day.

Jordan Craven (MMC '16)

Content Strategist for Facebook

University of South Carolina