Strategic media management

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Overview
Duration:
18 credits
Locations:
Online

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Build strategic media skills

Advance your career or develop new knowledge in the field of media management with University of Idaho’s online strategic media management graduate certificate. The program delivers practical skills in social media strategy, strategic media planning, audience engagement and media entrepreneurship — all tailored to help you stay ahead in your field.

You can finish the media management certificate — designed with professionals in mind — in as little as two semesters through a modular approach to graduate education while gaining industry-relevant experience. Highlights of the program include: 

  • Flexible learning to fit your schedule: Pursue your graduate studies online so you can balance work, life and family.
  • Accelerated and traditional paths: Finish a certificate program in just two semesters.
  • Learn from experts: Gain insights from faculty members with experience in strategic communication, media production, filmmaking, broadcasting and digital journalism.
  • Start when you're ready: Enroll in strategic media management courses either in the spring or fall, depending on your schedule.

This certificate seamlessly integrates with our media production graduate certificate, allowing you to earn a Master of Arts (M.A.) in emerging media degree by finishing both.

Enhance Your Career in Media

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Career outcomes

Current job openings

907 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and mid-career salaries

  • Fundraising Managers
    $113,603
  • Producers and Directors • Media Programming Directors
    $70,632
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
    $138,021
  • Writers and Authors
    $51,076
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
    $84,869
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Application information

Applicants for the strategic media management graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:  

  • Education level: Bachelor's  
  • GPA: 3.0  
  • GRE: No  
  • TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
  • Number of references: No references required  
  • Other requirements: No
Program availability:

Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring

  • Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status

Deadlines: General application deadlines

For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page

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