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A verifiable degree
A diploma issued by USA Open University, paired with a public verification record at our certificate portal.
Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Media and Communication Master.
A two-year graduate program in strategic communication and digital media, covering communication theory, integrated and social-media strategy, data analytics, media law and ethics, and multimedia stor…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Master
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Duration
2 years
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Total Courses
13
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Total Credits
48
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ECTS Credits
120
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
A two-year graduate program in strategic communication and digital media, covering communication theory, integrated and social-media strategy, data analytics, media law and ethics, and multimedia storytelling. Benchmarked against leading online MA programs in communication and culminating in an independent master's thesis.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
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courses · 48 Credits
Across 4 semesters
Across 4 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MMC501
Communication Theory
Foundational and contemporary theories of mass, interpersonal and mediated communication.
Core
3
0
3
8
MMC502
Digital Media Strategy
Platform strategy, audience building and the digital transformation of media organizations.
Core
3
0
3
8
MMC503
Media & Society
Media systems, framing, agenda-setting and the social impact of communication.
Core
3
0
3
7
MMC504
Multimedia Storytelling & Content Production
Narrative across text, audio and video; hands-on production and editorial craft.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MMC513
Data Analytics for Communication
Audience analytics, A/B testing, dashboards and measuring communication impact.
Core
3
0
3
8
MMC514
Media Law & Ethics
Freedom of expression, defamation, privacy, copyright and professional ethics.
Core
3
0
3
7
MMC512
Social Media & Community Management
Social strategy, content calendars, engagement and reputation management.
Core
3
0
3
7
MMC511
Strategic & Integrated Communication
IMC planning, campaign architecture and aligning earned, owned and paid channels.
Core
3
0
3
8
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MMC631
Global & Intercultural Communication
Cross-cultural communication, global media flows and international audiences.
Elective
3
0
3
8
MMC632
Media Management & Entrepreneurship
Business models, monetization and launching media ventures and products.
Elective
3
0
3
8
MMC601
Media Research Methods
Surveys, content analysis, experiments and qualitative methods for media research.
Core
3
0
3
7
MMC602
Public Relations & Brand Communication
PR strategy, crisis communication, stakeholder relations and brand storytelling.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MMC701
Master Thesis
Independent research or professional capstone in communication, defended publicly.
Core
0
12
12
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Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$65 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Media and Communication, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.