Simmons College Launches Online Master of Strategic Communications Degree

BOSTON, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons College announced the launch of a Master of Strategic Communication degree today. Applications are now being accepted for Communications@Simmons, which is being offered exclusively online and will prepare students to serve as communications leaders in today's increasingly complex, digital world.

"The Communications@Simmons curriculum provides students with the real-world skills they need to advance modern, complex communications strategies," said Simmons Provost Katie Conboy. "Graduates will master traditional and digital communications practices, while they also develop strategic thinking, financial literacy and leadership skills. Our instructors are experienced professionals, well-trained in best-practice online teaching techniques."

Communications@Simmons can be completed in just 15 months and is delivered online through a blend of live, face-to-face classes, documentary-style video lectures, self-paced coursework, and in-person immersions – ideal for working professionals and for those seeking to grow and expand their abilities, capabilities, and responsibilities.

Applications are now being accepted for the January 2017 cohort with additional start dates in July and October. For more information, please visit online.simmons.edu/our-programs or contact an admissions counselor at 1-844-622-2872 or [email protected].

Communications@Simmons is the latest online master's degree being offered by Simmons College in partnership with 2U, Inc. Blending live face-to-face classes, dynamic course content with real-world learning experiences, 2U partners with leading colleges and universities to deliver the world's best online degree programs. In addition to Communications@Simmons, Simmons College partners with 2U to offer five other world-class online degrees: Nursing@Simmons, MBA@Simmons, SocialWork@Simmons, HealthcareMBA@Simmons, and BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons. 

About Simmons College
Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) is a nationally recognized private university located in the heart of Boston, and is the preeminent authority on women's leadership.  Founded in 1899, Simmons is the only undergraduate women's college in Boston, and maintains a history of visionary thinking and a focus on social responsibility. The college offers world-class coeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences, including physical therapy and nutrition; liberal arts; life sciences; library and information science; business management; and social work. Follow Simmons on Twitter at @SimmonsCollege and @SimmonsNews.

CONTACT: Jeremy Solomon, Director of Communications
617-521-2324 [email protected]

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