Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI (MS)
Program Highlights
- Dual-Focus Degree
- Flexible for Working Adults
- Accelerated Pathway
- Affordable
Earn Your Master’s in Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI Online
Master New Skills in AI, Data Analytics, Advanced PR and Marketing in 1 Year
Seton Hill’s 30-credit online master’s program in Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI is designed for professionals looking to move forward with new business skills in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, strategic leadership, advanced public relations and integrated marketing communication.
Why Choose Seton Hill’s MS in Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI?
Enhanced Career Opportunities
Seton Hill’s MS in Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI is your path to leadership-level career opportunities in marketing, public relations, internal communications, crisis communications, project management, data analysis and more. Plus, Seton Hill’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center offers all of its resources for free to current students and Seton Hill alumni. (So even after you graduate, we’ll still be here to support you.)
Dual-Focus Degree
Why limit your opportunities? Seton Hill’s Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI master’s prepares you to excel in both communication and leadership.
- Integrated Marketing Communication courses focus on brand strategy, external messaging and reputation management.
- Organizational Leadership courses address internal operations, change management and team leadership.
Interested but not ready to commit to a full degree? You can earn a 12-credit certificate in either of these areas of focus! (And you can use the credits toward the full degree if you decide to continue your education at a later date.)
Flexible, Online Courses
Courses are online and asynchronous (which means you can take your weekly course when it’s convenient for you.)
Course topics include:
- Stakeholder and Team Analysis
- Strategic Marketing and Sustainability
- Leading Change with Organizational Ethics
- Organization Talent and Leadership Development
- Leading AI and Digital Transformation
- Integrated Marketing Communication Campaigns
- PR and Social Media Marketing
- Crisis and Risk Communication
- Integrated Marketing Campaigns
- Leveraging Business Analytics and AI
- Project Management
Take 1 or 2 Years to Earn Your Degree
You can complete the master’s degree in as little as one year by taking two courses in every eight-week session. Or, you can complete the program in two years by taking one course each session. Graduate sessions run year round.Rolling Admissions with 6 Starts Per Year
You can start in August, October, January, March, April or June.Expert Faculty
Faculty in this program are knowledgeable, dedicated professors with practical business expertise.
You Can Afford It
Seton Hill’s tuition is competitive, plus we offer financial assistance just for graduate students.Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Admission Requirements?
- A completed graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- An official transcript from the accredited institution where your bachelor's degree was conferred. (An undergraduate degree in communication, marketing, public relations, or a business-related field—or work experience comparable to this academic preparation—is preferred. Other majors will be considered; additional coursework to meet prerequisites, such as quantitative analysis or statistics, may be necessary for specific core courses.)
- 2 letters of professional recommendation.
- A current resume.
- A personal statement explaining how the Seton Hill graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals. This statement should describe one's academic ability for graduate study, history of work experience, professional goals, and how the MS in Strategic Communication, Leadership and Applied AI at Seton Hill supports personal and career objectives.
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Faculty
Doina Vlad
Associate Professor of Business
Jen Jones
Professor & Department Coordinator, Marketing and Communication
Cathlin Clark-Gordon
Assistant Professor of Communication
Rachel Kaplan
Associate Professor Marketing & Business
Mirwais Parsa, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business (Economics/Finance)
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