Master of Arts (M.A.) Major in Digital Media Communication (Professional Project Option) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasNear Vision

Tasks

Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.

Technology

Project management softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser printersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSmartphonesTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

IT project management methodology and governance frameworks — define, implement, and continuously improve standards across the enterprise project portfolio.
Organizational project execution capability — set strategic direction for program and project management functions, aligning delivery capacity to business objectives.
Senior project managers and practitioners — mentor, coach, and evaluate performance to build a high-performing PM discipline across the organization.
Enterprise-level budget and resource investment decisions — exercise executive judgment to approve or reject major IT project portfolios and capital allocations.
C-suite and board-level stakeholders — communicate portfolio health, risk exposure, and strategic value through executive reporting and advisory presentations.
Cross-enterprise customer and partner relationships — lead long-term needs assessments and co-develop roadmaps that align technology investment to customer outcomes.
Organization-wide change management initiatives — sponsor and champion adoption of new technologies and delivery models across business units.
Enterprise risk and compliance posture — establish governance policies and escalation frameworks that protect the organization's IT project investments.
Technology and delivery ecosystem — evaluate emerging platforms, tools, and methodologies and determine their strategic adoption for competitive advantage.
Industry and professional community leadership — represent the organization in professional forums, contribute to standards bodies, and advance IT project management practice externally.

Course Pathway

36 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

MC 5302Research Methods in Mass Communication

3 cr

MC 5316Digital Media Issues

3 cr

MC 5334Storytelling Across Platforms

3 cr

MC 5301Mass Media and Society

3 cr

MC 5303Theories of Mass Communication

3 cr

MC 5308Seminar in Strategic Communication

3 cr

MC 5309Gender, Race, and Class in the Media

3 cr

MC 5310Global Media Issues

3 cr

MC 5311Independent Study

3 cr

MC 5312Digital Media Design

3 cr

MC 5313Media Law and Ethics

3 cr

MC 5315Creative Problem Solving in Mass Communication

3 cr

MC 5317Advanced Digital Media

3 cr

MC 5318Media Ethics

3 cr

MC 5319Mass Media and Politics

3 cr

MC 5321Latinos and Media

3 cr

MC 5322Global Media Strategy in Advertising and Public Relations

3 cr

MC 5323Current Issues in Mass Communication

3 cr

MC 5324Media Writing

3 cr

MC 5326Strategic Communication Campaigns

3 cr

MC 5327Visual Communication

3 cr

MC 5328Digital Story Production

3 cr

MC 5329Media Systems in Latin America

3 cr

MC 5330Internship in Mass Communication

3 cr

MC 5332SXTXState Project

3 cr

MC 5333Digital Media Entrepreneurship

3 cr

MC 5335Code Camp I

3 cr

MC 5336Code Camp II

3 cr

MC 5337Global Media in the Connected World

3 cr

MC 5338Ethics and Crisis in Strategic Communication

3 cr

MC 5339Managing Digital Content

3 cr

MC 5340Media Product Strategy

3 cr

MC 5341Feature Writing

3 cr

MC 5342Global Media Systems

3 cr

MC 5343Global Strategic Communication Practices

3 cr

MC 5307Project

3 cr

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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