Skip to content

B.S. Strategic Communications

If you’re someone who loves big ideas, creative storytelling, and connecting with people in meaningful ways, the Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications is designed for you. As a fully online communications degree, it gives you the flexibility to build your future from wherever you are while you build the skills to lead in a fast-paced, message-driven world. Through advanced coursework that blends communication strategy with business insight, this bachelor’s in communication prepares you to think critically, communicate with purpose, and take your next big step with clarity and confidence.

Est. time to completion:
36–48 months*
Format:
Online
Locations:
Online learning

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry pros with years of experience in the field.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Flexible courses

Learn on your terms with convenient online classes.

B.S. Strategic Communications

Curriculum - Coming Soon!

Overview

The bachelor in communications prepares students for career advancement in strategic communications by combining advanced coursework with essential business principles. Students will sharpen their ability to craft compelling messages and build meaningful connections between audiences and brands, products, or organizations. Through advertising, public relations, and creative campaign development, they’ll learn to engage and persuade consumers across a variety of media channels.

In addition to the courses below, students will choose an additional course in consultation with their faculty advisor to balance the program in keeping with their personal objectives.

Courses

Showing 3 of 40
STC101
Introduction to Strategic Communication
4 credits
MTH 115
Principles of Mathematics
4 credits
FYE 105
Foundations for Student Success
4 credits
MKT 620
Strategic Brand Management
4 credits
MKT 114
Introduction to Marketing
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
CSC 218
Computer Applications II
4 credits
STC103
Introduction to Digital Design
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
STC203
Social Media Management Strategy
4 credits
STC202
Social Media Marketing Funnels
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
STC204
Brand Collaboration and Influencer Marketing
4 credits
STC205
Effective Content Marketing
4 credits
STC207
Media Planning
4 credits
ECO 201
Microeconomics
4 credits
STC206
Multimedia
4 credits
STC201
Consumer Behavior
4 credits
STC208
Public Relations
4 credits
BUS 224
Professional Development
4 credits
MKT 304
Principles of Marketing
4 credits
BUS 204
Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
4 credits
STC302
Copywriting for Advertising
4 credits
STC401
Promotion, Marketing, and Branding
4 credits
PSY229
Environmental Psychology
4 credits
ENG 204
Advanced Writing
4 credits
MGT 304
Principles of Management
4 credits
STC301
Communications Law
4 credits
MTH 202
Introduction to Statistics
4 credits
STC402
Advertising and Strategic Communication Strategies
4 credits
STC310
Research Methods in Communications
4 credits
PSY264
Psychology of Modern Lifestyles
4 credits
STC403
Crisis Management
4 credits
STC303
Advertising and Creative Persuasion
4 credits
STC304
Global Media
4 credits
PHL 464
Ethics
4 credits
MGT 404
Management Decision Making
4 credits
STC410
Senior Seminar in Strategic Communication
4 credits
Free Electives
32 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

Explore financial assistance

Included in your tuition

E-books
24/7 tutoring
Career services
Parking

Request information

Complete this form, and an admissions representative will get back to you with more information. All fields are required.

* indicates a required field.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use apply.

*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Strategic Communications program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Business and Technology.

© 2025 Sullivan University. All Rights Reserved.