About the Program
The swift advance of digitization is being felt in nearly all disciplines and industries, and perhaps nowhere as robustly as the field of communications. Organizations in the private, public and nonprofit sectors are seeking talented professionals with a firm grasp of communicating in the digital age.
Drexel’s Master of Science in Strategic and Digital Communication (MS-SDC) provides an outstanding foundation for communication careers in the 21st century. The program prepares you to succeed in various media environments and platforms, as well as in communication contexts that are characterized by advanced digitization.
The MS-SDC program is offered both in a fully online as well as in a face-to-face modality. Drexel’s on-campus MS-SDC features unique qualities and programs that benefit students at any age and stage of their career, supporting the development of well-rounded marketing professionals.
- Co-op placement assistance
- In-person networking opportunities
- Face-to-face classroom learning
- Rolling program admissions and multiple start times (fall, winter, spring, summer)
Why Choose the MS-SDC?
- Flexible: We recognize that working professionals value their time. With rolling admissions, competitive tuition, evening classes, full- and part-time paths, online or on-campus options and the ability to complete the program in just over a year (full-time), the MS-SDC program allows you the room to adapt your path to your own personal and professional needs.
- Personalized: The MS-SDC degree encourages you, in consultation with your faculty adviser, to craft an individual course of study tailored to your interests and career goals. You can even add on a graduate minor or complete a certificate program.
- Specialized: You’ll choose from courses such as PR Writing and Planning, Crisis Communication, Media Relations, Nonprofit Communication, Strategic Social Media Communication, Digital Publishing, Digital Media Environments, Social Media Concepts that Matter and more. The program sets you up for expert success in the increasingly digitized communication and public relations fields.