Integrated Marketing Communications M.S.

An Online Marketing Degree from an Established Leader

Completely online. Completely flexible.
You need 10 courses (that’s 30 credits) to earn your Master of Science in IMC. But, how, where and when you do it is completely up to you. There are zero in-person commitments. Schedule multiple courses at a time to finish quickly, or spread them out to balance school with work and family. Need to take a semester off for a big work project or a new baby? No problem! It's your degree, on your time.

Customizable.
There are more than 25 electives to choose from. What’s your passion? What do you need to fill a void at your company? Be the expert in digital and social media, or creativity, or healthcare with our specializations. Take courses in diversity, sports marketing or entrepreneurship for course electives. The options are constantly expanding to keep up with industry demands.

Practitioner faculty.
Our faculty are the best in the industry. They are professionals from the nation’s capital, the Big Apple and Silicon Valley. They take their daily professional life and bring the real IMC world into your virtual classroom. They’re more than instructors – they’re mentors, and well-connected members of your new network.

Unbeatable value.
At WVU, you get a lot of bang for your buck — a world-class program taught by leading experts. Tuition is the same regardless of where you live, and the flexible programming allows you to take courses at a pace your budget and calendar can handle. As with any investment, the question is - what’s the return? In a recent survey of our graduates, 41% have received more than 25% salary increases since earning their IMC degree. Now that’s ROI.

Integrated Marketing Communications M.S. Admission Requirements

Admission to the Integrated Marketing Communications program is based on a holistic, case-by-case analysis of the applicant’s WVU Graduate Application for Admission, academic record (undergraduate transcript), years of relevant professional experience (resume), and writing ability and intent (personal statement).

Admissions

• Designate your Admission Type and Intended Program as “Masters” and “Integrated Marketing Communications (4932).” The primary delivery location/method is online. You may declare an Area of Emphasis (optional for IMC) if you would like to specialize.
• $60.00 nonrefundable application fee (may be waived by attending an information session).
• Personal Statement: Please detail your interest in the DMC program, making sure to describe why attending the DMC program will support your career objectives (300-500 words).
• Résumé
• Official Academic Transcripts: Send via postal mail or electronic delivery directly to:
  Office of Graduate Admissions
  One Waterfront Place
  PO Box 6510 Morgantown,
  WV 26506-6510
  Email: GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu
  Phone: (304) 293-2121
• TOEFL or IELTS Scores (international students only): West Virginia University requires international students to submit their TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to the central WVU Office of Admissions. Use destination code 5904 to have TOEFL scores sent. Generally, applicants whose first language is not English must submit adequate TOEFL or IELTS results before an application can be considered for admission. (TOEFL Internet-Based = 79; TOEFL Computer-Based = 213; TOEFL Paper-Based = 550; IELTS = 6.5)
• Letters of Recommendation (optional): Letters of recommendation are preferred to be submitted as a part of the Online WVU Graduate Application for Admission. Input the name and contact information of each recommendation provider in the “Recommendations – Recommendation Providers list” section.
• GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required. If you would like to submit those scores, the destination code for the GRE is 5904 and the code for the GMAT is C2S-FB-24. Students who have not taken the GRE should let their enrollment specialist know that they wish to waive the requirement.

Application Deadlines

Admission to the IMC program occurs three times per year—in the Early Fall (August), Early Spring (January), and Summer (May). The IMC program admits new students on a rolling schedule. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the program’s priority/early application deadline in order to receive full consideration.

Early Fall (August): Early/Priority Admission: May 15; Admission Deadline: August 1
Early Spring (January): Early/Priority Admission: October 1; Admission Deadline: December 15
Summer (May): Early/Priority Admission: March 1; Admission Deadline: May 1

Questions? Contact our Enrollment Specialist at wvuimc@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-6278.

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