The Social Strategy Master’s Degree
A unique partnership program:
Earn a Master's degree from FIU.
Develop a portfolio with Miami Ad School.
Meet Our University Partner
This is a 39-semester credit, lock-step program that is completed in five consecutive semesters including summers. Students take seven courses at the FIU’s Biscayne Bay campus and six courses at the Miami Ad School campus:
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus – 3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami
MAS – 225 NE 34th St, Suite 203, Miami
Students are strongly advised and recommended not to work while pursuing the program. The program is demanding and requires time and effort. There is no flexible-curriculum available as all the courses are pre-selected for the student. Please be advised that the school enrolls and selects the schedules for the students by cohorts. Students do not have the option to change schedules.
There are no conditional admissions options for GSC-Creative track applicants. The decisions are made individually and are not granted to international applicants due to the visa regulations and the implications of the conditional status rules.
GPA’s below the 3.00 range will not be considered due to our program’s very competitive and limited nature. We evaluate GPA based on the last 60 credits taken by the applicant on their bachelor’s degree. We do not count the first 60 credits of the bachelor’s degree, only the last 60.
Interested candidates MUST apply to BOTH schools individually. Two applications are required: One for FIU and one for Miami Ad School.
How does a Masters program boost your career in social media?
A portfolio from Miami Ad School, the most award-winning portfolio school in the world. A masters degree from the prestigious Florida International University (FIU). Imagine where that kind of training can take you…
The world of social media is constantly exploding and rearranging. It’s a career of perpetual change. Who succeeds in that state of flux? Highly trained professionals who know how to adapt. That’s what our program is designed to do for you: prepare for a lifetime of strategic leadership and fast-pace, on-the-fly, creative adjustments. Social media gurus are in super demand. Content creation is exploding. For aspiring social strategists, the time is now.
Award-Winning Student Work
Our Masters students carry out professional-grade projects for serious, real-world clients. The results are absolutely stunning.
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The Social Media Curriculum
- Ideas First
- Video Storytelling
- Story Writing
- Thinking Strategically
- User Experience
- Pop Culture Engineering
- Global Communications (FIU)
- Social Media
- Digital Campaigns
- Decode a Social Campaign
- Theories of Mass Communication (FIU)
- Law and Ethics in Mass Communications (FIU
Teachers Who Practice
What They Preach
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View ProfileDevan CarterDesigner, Atlanta Hawks
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View ProfileTricia RusoChief Strategy Officer, BBDO
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View ProfileLarry LukDirector of Brand Partnerships, Localeur
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View ProfileAnja DueringExecutive Creative Director, Chemistry
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What It Takes
To Get In
Most of our students have an undergraduate degree, and are from different backgrounds such as economics, theatre, fine arts, advertising and even political science. In fact we find that it helps bring a different perspective to the table. However, all you need to apply to this program is a high school diploma and a positive attitude!
Want to know more about course requirements? Learn more about what you’ll need to become a Social Media Masters Student in the course brochure.
HOW TO APPLY
Create your account
Enter your information and register for your Miami Ad School account.
Choose a city, program, and start date
Follow the process laid out in the application portal
Show us who you are as a creative thinker. Do three of our fun creative exercises, OR share examples of things you’ve
created.. and do two creative exercises. Finally, schedule an admissions interview with your Admissions Advisor if you haven’t yet connected.
Review and Submit
Application Deadlines
• International applications due August 1
• Domestic applications due October 1
Important Program Information
Tuition is $7,970 per semester paid to FIU. Tuition is based on the semester system with 5 installments for a total of $39,850 (plus fees) for both schools.
No assistantships are offered for this program. All students must cover tuition in its entirety.
We work tirelessly to make MAS affordable for students of all backgrounds. For our American students, federal loans generally cover tuition costs. We also offer a variety of scholarships.