Overview

Throughout Strategic Media (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online you can develop a strong background in communication theory, strategic media communication, and applications for nonprofit, for-profit, and higher education sectors. So whether you work in an academic, corporate, or faith-based setting, this degree can equip you with the social media and strategic communications tools you need to bring fresh insight to your company. And with a degree taught from biblical principles, you can become a trusted, ethical voice in media and communication.

A Ph.D. in media studies degree can help provide the foundation in data-gathering and insight tools you need to effectively impact your field. With courses in interactive media design and strategic communications media analytics, you can become an expert in the field of strategic communications.

Within our Ph.D. in Strategic Media, you will take courses in 4 major areas: advanced core, research, application, and dissertation courses. The advanced core courses are designed to help you master communication theory so you can apply that knowledge to your other courses and career. On the other hand, our professional application courses can help you gain tactical principles and practices in integrated communications.

Finally, the research and dissertation component of your degree brings the theories and applications together. This can help you fine-tune your communication capabilities and set you up for publication and future career success.

Career opportunities:

Advertising/public relations executive
Chief customer experience officer
Communications executive
Director of online sales and services
Research manager

Social media executive
University administrator
University professor
Vice president of customer satisfaction

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation

Advanced Communication Theory

Interactive Media Design

Social, Mobile & Online Media Analytics

Visualization & Social Media

Communication & Strategic Change

Video Storytelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Online programmes: multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or above is required for admission in good standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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