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About the MSDCA Program

Communication professionals in public relations, marketing, advertising, hospitality, social media management, and any industry can no longer avoid numbers in the age of AI and machine learning. They must become capable of collecting, organizing, analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data and using results to improve their business and stay competitive and relevant on the job.
Classroom Instruction
30-HOUR ACCELERATED PROGRAM
UNT's 30-hour accelerated online Master of Science in Digital Communication Analytics (MSDCA) provides hands-on instructions to help novices build analytics skills from the ground up.
Laptop Learning
ONLINE & ASYNCHRONOUS
Courses can be taken online and in-person, so you can make your schedule work for you.
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NO PRIOR DATA ANALYTICS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
The program does not require you to possess prior knowledge or skills in digital communication analytics.
Step-by-Step
"STEP-BY-STEP" PROGRESS
With its brand promise being "step-by-step progress," the MSDCA program will help you steadily acquire practical data analytics skills such as statistical analysis, natural language processing, social media analytics, data visualization, coding, and machine learning.
Working Professional
DESIGNED FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Because all courses are online, you will be able to complete this degree at your own pace while working full time.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
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Degree Requirements

Starting Fall 2024: The 30 hours of course work includes 21 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives. All new students can choose this revised curriculum.

Required Courses (21 Hours)

  • DCAS 5000 - Introduction to Digital Communications Analytics (taken in the first 8W session)
  • DCAS 5251 - Quantitative Research Fundamentals in Digital Communication
  • DCAS 5261 - Qualitative Research Fundamentals in Digital Communication
  • DCAS 5331 - Social Media Analytics
  • DCAS 5341 - Cutting-Edge Techniques in Digital Communication Analytics
  • DCAS 5361 - Data Visualization for the Digital Communication Analyst
  • DCAS 5581 - Capstone Seminar in Digital Communication Analytics

Elective Courses (9 Hours)

Course content is updated regularly to keep pace with this rapidly expanding field. For our most current list of course options, please contact Kara Greene or call 940.565.4564 for electives that will be appropriate for your degree plan. Visit the Registrar's website for more information on course registration dates and payment deadlines.

Remaining Courses (12-24 Hours)

With the approval of their graduate academic advisor, students may select their remaining coursework to support individual career interests. Course descriptions are available in the Graduate Catalog.