Effective communication is a vital part of business models to achieve company goals through message delivery across nearly any industry.
Boise State University’s online communications degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, offers a flexible, 100% online format. This program allows you to explore your interests, build new skills and advance your career on your own schedule.
As an online communications degree graduate, you will be a career-ready public relations and communications professional.
With an emphasis on current, widely applicable concepts and practices, the curriculum provides opportunities to tailor learning to your individual goals. You will learn through a combination of theory and hands-on practice as you explore your career aspirations and build essential strategic communication skills.
Whether you are starting fresh in the field, advancing your career or transitioning into a new one, earning your online communications degree will equip you with a strong, interest-focused portfolio and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly-growing field.
Add a Certificate for Even More Value
There are three optional certificates you can add to your online communications degree to enhance your specialization and cater your experience to your needs. You can complete your certificate in as little as two semesters. They are:
- Certificate in Content Media Management: The use of digital communication strategies helps businesses, nonprofits and government agencies engage with stakeholders, clients and the public. Managing websites, media production and social media is a valuable skill set across the business landscape. You will gain the knowledge to demonstrate to hiring managers that you are experienced and versed in the management of various forms of digital media with this certificate. Working professionals switching careers or those looking to expand their skill set will also benefit from this option.
- Certificate in Communication Management: The need to know how to concisely and effectively communicate in a way that informs the audience of the issues at hand, relays key information, notes important changes or puts forward the questions to be answered is a key for professionals across most industries. This certificate will provide that knowledge.
- Certificate in Project Management: Prepare to work in a wide range of positions and meet the growing need for project management professionals with this option. You will learn to develop project plans, manage timelines, work with stakeholders, execute strategic goals and be ready to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam or the Project Management Professional certification.
Why choose an online communications degree from Boise State?
Earning an online communications degree can save you time and money. The online Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications is designed for working professionals and busy students, so you learn on your schedule without putting your life on hold. You can continue to gain real-world experience with the asynchronous online format.
The program also meets Public Relations Society of America guidelines and professional ethics standards.
Faculty members have held leadership positions in public relations organizations and have practiced in the field of communications. Those faculty members, program staff and your online classmates will support you in an authentic, success centered environment that extends beyond the classroom.
Learn more about the strategic communications program
Earning an online Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.