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M.A. in Communication – Media & Arts Management & Promotion

If You Love Media, Promote It

Media and arts organizations navigate an ever-changing digital landscape. Equip yourself to advance in management positions and lead them through our online Master of Arts in Communication – Media & Arts Management & Promotion program. It can prepare you for various aspects of such roles, from research, production management, and marketing to media and employment law. This master’s in communication program, grounded in a Christian worldview and taught by the same faculty that teaches on-campus in Virginia Beach, will culminate in practical experience with a directed media project.

Online
33+
August 25, 2025
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Increase Your Earning Potential

Capitalize on higher salary potential as you advance your arts and media management skills.

Expand Your Marketing Knowledge

Gain expertise in social media and internet marketing, and viral marketing techniques.

Receive Relevant Experience

Conduct research and analysis and develop a business plan.

Gain Extensive Knowledge

Expand your knowledge through communication, business, law, and leadership courses.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the online master’s in Communication – Media & Arts Management & Promotion degree, you can:

  • Apply appropriate research methods and conduct data analysis to gain an insight into industry trends.
  • Leverage the power of social media and internet marketing, including branding, promotion, and distribution.
  • Apply laws relevant to arts and media management.

Career Opportunities

  • Media company management
  • Theatre & arts management
  • Arts & entertainment promotions
  • Sales & marketing
10%
Projected growth in employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers from 2016-26
Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
COM 600Story, Popular Culture & Worldview3
Prominent historical and theoretical perspectives of media and popular culture and their influence on individuals and communities from a Christocentric worldview. Provides media professionals and emergent scholars with an understanding of the role of media and narrative in the development of worldviews. Cross-listed with JRN 600.
COM 614Issues in Media Law & Ethics3
Current issues in media law and ethics governing the creation, production, distribution and ownership of media content, focusing on new communication technologies and services. Issues addressed include intellectual property, freedom of the press, privacy, obscenity, libel, licensing and contracts, guilds and unions, and consumer rights and protections. Cross-listed with JRN 614.
COM 628Leadership Theory & Communication3
Contemporary principles and practices of leadership in media-related organizations, both commercial and non-profit, through a biblical lens. Includes current theories on leading organizational change, virtual teams, and entrepreneurship. Lab included. Cross-listed with JRN 628.
FILM 520Business Strategy & Analysis of Film & Media3
Develop skills to craft visual stories that resonate with audiences and convey powerful messages by analyzing narrative structures in film, from antiquity to modern storytelling.
THE 651Theatre Promotion & Management3
Operation of facilities, promotion of events, ticketing and house management issues, especially at performance-based arts venues. Budgeting, legal considerations, and marketing of events along with leadership principles are covered.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 15Monday, August 25
Session MFriday, September 12Monday, September 22
Session BFriday, October 17Monday, October 27
Session CWednesday, January 7Monday, January 12
Session TFriday, January 30Monday, February 9
Session DFriday, March 6Monday, March 16
Session EFriday, May 1Monday, May 11
Session FFriday, June 12Monday, June 22

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Part-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$6706$4,020
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA)$7006$4,200
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA)$6706$4,020
Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA)$1,0706$6,420
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD)$9703$2,910
Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC)$9703$2,910

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$6709$6,030
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA)$7009$6,300
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA)$6709$6,030
Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA)$1,0709$9,630
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD)$9706$5,820
Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC)$9706$5,820

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

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PART-TIME STUDENTS

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$6706$4,020
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA)$6706$4,020
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA)$6706$4,020
Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA)$9206$5,520
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD)$9503$2,850
Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC)$9503$2,850

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$6709$6,030
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production (MFA)$6709$6,030
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA)$6709$6,030
Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA)$9209$8,280
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD)$9506$5,700
Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC)$9506$5,700

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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“My Regent learning experience helped inform my perspective on clients, products, the work environment and competitors, which heavily influences the work that I do.”
Shé Langley, M.A., 2011 Digital Media
“When it comes to higher education, it’s about giving students every opportunity to succeed and making sure they have the tools to walk out God’s calling. I've been given so much opportunity and a fantastic education at Regent; if that doesn't set me up to help someone else, what will?”
Stephanie Iaquinto, Ph. D., 1996 Communications
“We were taught practical skills for the workplace in Regent's classroom. Now I can see how they work in a professional environment.”
Ryan Clemens, MFA, 2010 Acting
“When I came to Regent, it was really out of a place of what I call vocational desperation. I had a degree in theology, but a strong sense of calling toward film. Regent helped me sort out my future and set me on a path I never dreamed of before. Now, I'm a teacher and a filmmaker.”
Joshua Overbay, MFA, 2010 Filmmaker
“It is more of an amazing example of what God has for us when we allow Him to take the reins and trust that what He has in store is far better than what we can imagine for ourselves.”
Loni Albertson, MFA, 2007 Custom Animation Production Supervisor for Marketing, Illumination Entertainment