Online Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

Overview
Department: Department of Communication
Specializations/Concentrations: Optional Certificates in Strategic Marketing Communication; Social Media Strategy; Corporate Communication Management
Websites: Department and Program

Program Format
Structure: Online program with no required campus visits
Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction
Campus Visits Required: No
Program Length: Program can be completed in as few as 12 months
Start Dates: Six starts per year (two per Fall, Spring and Summer sessions)

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credits (10 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: Capstone course and project
Example Courses: Integrated Communication; Organizational Communication; Content Writing & Brand Strategy; Corporate Social Responsibility and Advocacy; Digital Content Creation; Crisis and Reputation Management; Social Media Communication

Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree; resume; statement of purpose
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher (or a Minimum GPA of 2.75 with at least five years of work experience)
Testing Requirements: GRE not required

Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$17,910 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $597 per credit hour

State Authorizations: Program accepts students from all 50 states

*Estimated tuition is calculated by multiplying the cost per credit hour by the number of credits required to graduate. It does not include fees or other expenses. Estimated tuition costs last updated 02/24/2026.