Master of Arts (MA) in Advertising and Public Relations, concentration in Marketing Communication Management

From impression management to brand awareness and marketing, all aspects of the science of communications are important. Members of corporate leadership are increasingly seeing the value in strategic communication in this information age. The online Master of Arts in APR from The University of Alabama offers you a unique way to equip yourself for the leadership level in your career.Faculty with decades of professional and research expertise in advertising, marketing and public relations have collaborated to develop our program. The curriculum will give you advanced knowledge in creating and managing persuasive communication in order to prepare you for success. It will bolster your media competency and enhance your understanding of communication integration, leadership and ethics, data interpretation and audience engagement. With online coursework, you can continue to gain valuable work experience while you earn a degree to complement your career.The 30-hour online master’s degree will help create ethically grounded, globally aware and business-savvy thought leaders. The program focuses on data-driven strategic planning and understanding the current landscape driving the integration of advertising, public relations and marketing. The curriculum will help you learn to communicate with employees, clients, consumers and their communities to help the organization reach their business and communication goals.Coursework will include such topics as integrated communications, global marketing management, advanced marketing analysis, digital & social media and brand & reputation communication strategy.