Students in Winona State University’s Strategic Communication graduate program each complete a thesis project, which serves as a final component of the Master of Arts degree. As professional graduate theses, projects usually involve strategic planning for a business or non-profit organization, and follow the analytical framework of research, planning, implementation and evaluation, in order to solve a core business problem or address an opportunity.
Thesis Projects from 2025
Measured, Baked and Glazed: Predicting Sales and Securing Wholesale Accounts for Donut Star, Robert Beal-Lancaster
The M State Advantage: Engaging Community College Students and Alumni to Cultivate a Culture of Giving, Shannon M. Britten
Parlez-vous Francais? You Betcha: Revitalizing a French Cultural Center by Connecting to its Minnesota Roots, Ashley Flygare
Setting Course for the Future at Westfield Golf Club, Lisa L. Kinowski
Project GO, Project Grow: Increasing Participation in Environmental Education, Elizabeth Mettin
Creating a Legacy: Dipping into the Business of Selling Ink Artwork, Janelle Sather
Thesis Projects from 2024
Close to Home, Closer to Fun: Bringing Local Customers Back to Metropolis Resort, Kate Burhop
Recovery Heros: Recruiting Recovery Coaches and Peer Support Specialists at the Coulee Recovery Center, Sascha S. Cromheecke
More to Roar about - Push the Pathway: Approval of the Mass Communication Pathway at Normandale Community College, Sally Dufner
Improving Employee Relations and Communications at the Wabasha Developmental Achievement Center, Kilee Jones
Arcade Reboot: Using Nostalgia Marketing to Fund a Passion Project, Jen Riemenschneider
Recruiting Alzheimer's Association Volunteers from All Walks of Life, Hailey Seipel
