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Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Pacific University, USA

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USD 14778

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 55 Waived

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21 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The M.A. in Strategic Communication program at HPU provides the professional training that employers demand in today’s information economy. Students emerge from our program ready to work in Advertising and Marketing, Public Relations, Media Management, Advocacy, Managers of Digital Communications Media, and variety of professional endeavors that involves messaging, image management, and persuasion in the public and business arenas. Training in strategic communication at HPU is augmented with a strong international focus that takes advantage of our strategic location at the center of the Pacific, and provides technical training in web and graphic design, video production, and other digital communication platforms. In a world where everyone is competing for attention, communication professionals able to capture the eyes and ears of target audiences offer a powerful advantage, and HPU’s M.A.S.C. program provides the skills and training that empowers our students to succeed.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Students who complete the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication will:
  • Understand and be able to apply the central canon of communication theory.
  • Understand and able to employ quantitative and qualitative research techniques in order to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively.
  • Have developed the ability to apply strategic communication principles in the context of professional work.
  • Demonstrate dynamic, effective, and persuasive oral communication skills.
  • Write clearly, concisely, correctly, and in an appropriate style for strategic communication objectives.
  • Have developed essential familiarity with technical skills used in designing, managing, and producing digital media.
  • Understand and be able to apply principles of global/international communication.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    14778

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 55 Waived

    Application Fee
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    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • Scholarships available for UG
    • Scholarships not offered for PG Up to $10500/ year

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