Master (MA) in Digital Communication & Social Media

• NECHE Accreditation
• Become a Certified Digital Marketing Associate
• Interdisciplinary program, grounded in communication and drawing from IT and marketing.
• Annual educational trip abroad. Past destinations included Chicago, Copenhagen, Boston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York and Tampa, Florida.
• Strong applied focus, with an emphasis on strategic thinking and digital campaign planning skills.
• Embedded digital campaign simulation and Google analytics certification.

Required Courses 

• Applied Communication Theory  
• New Media Theory and Research  
• Quantitative Research in Communication 

Elective Courses (choose 3 from the list)

• Web Design and Development  
• Digital and Social Analytics  
• Digital Media Production  
• Brand Communication  
• UX – User Experience and Responsive Design

Students may also select 1 elective from any of the other graduate communication programs upon approval of the graduate program coordinator. 

*Electives are offered on a rotating basis during the academic year.

The program combines fundamental communication theory, as well as practical skills in crafting and delivering content through digital and social platforms.

Upon successful completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical frameworks and practical methods for engaging and communicating with audiences through digital and social media.
• Appraise the context and implications of the Internet and social media for online collaboration, interactivity, information sharing, e-commerce, and networking.
• Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of digital and social media communication strategies.
• Use appropriate methods and tools to generate and assess digital content.
• Select and apply current technologies in digital communication campaigns.
• Use appropriate methodologies to develop and implement clear research plans.
• Effectively communicate ideas and arguments in written/ digital formats, orally, and in formal presentations.

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Tuition

Tuition is payable on a course by course basis. The cost for the full program is 9,900€.

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Merit Scholarships

The School of Graduate & Professional Education offers scholarships covering a portion of the cost of tuition to all applicants who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in their undergraduate studies.

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Financial Assistance

Since its founding in 1875, The American College of Greece (ACG) has provided assistance to students needing help in meeting their educational expenses, thereby enabling students with demonstrated ability and promise to access a quality education, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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Discounts

All ACG alumni are entitled to a 10% tuition fee discount on top of any other scholarship of financial assistance program which may apply.

Corporate discount programs are also available to two or more employees from one organization who wish to study in our graduate programs.

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The MA in Digital Communication & Social Media is designed for recent graduates from all disciplines, as well as for working professionals from a broad cross-section: educators, lawyers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and community/NGO managers. The program also welcomes communication professionals who wish to enhance their educational qualifications and their career opportunities. The aim is to recruit a qualified and diverse group of students, ensuring a quality and collaborative learning experience for everyone involved in the program. 

Current Student profile

Average Age: 26.30 years
Female: 73%
Male: 27%
Student Nationality: Domestic: 85%; International: 15%
First degree obtained from: Greek AEI (75%); ACG-Deree (1.92%); International University (19.23%)

There is great demand for graduates of this program who pursue careers in communication and marketing departments, social media and advertising agencies, as well as in consulting and digital start-ups across sectors (private, public, non-profit, small business, services, or self-employed). Indicative careers include: Social Media/Digital Communication Manager, Brand/Digital Marketing Manager, New Media Publishing, Blogger/Social Media Copywriter, Media Relations Representative, Online Community Engagement Manager, Social Media Specialist/Consultant.

Deree graduate students receive support from the Office of Career Services, which help them connect with the 50,000 ACG alumni around the globe, expand their professional network, and gain access to various job positions.

The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an average grade of B or better. 

2. Evidence of strong motivation to work in communication related areas to be determined by the interview and the personal statement submitted with the application form.

3. Proficiency in the English language evidenced through one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, or Proficiency. DEREE College graduates and graduates from other accredited English-speaking institutions are not required to submit evidence of Proficiency in the English language.

Credit Transfer: 
Credit transfer from previously attended graduate degree programs of accredited institutions, may be allowed at a maximum limit of 9 credits and will be examined on an individual basis.

Note: The MA in Digital Communication and Social Media program is eligible for Title IV federal aid.

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Tel.: +30 210 600 2208
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