Communication MS

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Medium of studying

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Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

Communications | Journalism | Media Studies

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Communication Master of Science Degree

Overview

The Master of Science in Communication at RIT is designed to prepare students for careers in media, strategy, or doctoral studies. The program blends research and communication skills, with a focus on rapidly evolving key areas of communication, including the use of artificial intelligence, social media, and visual communication.

Why Pursue a Master of Science in Communication at RIT?

Future-Focused Curriculum: Develop expertise in rapidly evolving key areas of communication, including the use of artificial intelligence, social media, and visual communication.
Career Readiness: Attain the skills necessary to secure a rewarding position in the field of communication.
Hands-On Experience: Gain real-world career experience that sets you apart from the competition by participating in an optional co-op.

Careers in Communication

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in communication fields are expected to grow by seven percent over the next ten years. Communications professionals with graduate degrees earn an average salary of $86,433.

Types of jobs in communication vary depending on what kind of work interests you most. Graduates of RIT's master's degree in communications hold positions as:

Marketing Specialist
Communication Coordinator
Account Coordinator
Communication Assistant
Digital Marketing and Communication Analyst
Social Media Manager
Digital Marketing Specialist
Customer Sales Director
Marketing Analyst
Technical Writer

Relevant, Future-Focused Research

The communication MS offers research opportunities in timely, urgent areas affecting today's communication and marketing professionals, including the use of artificial intelligence in journalism, social media, visual communication, health communication, and civic engagement.

Curriculum

Communication, MS degree, typical course sequence

First Year
- COMM-702: Communication Theories
- COMM-703: Research Methods in Communication
- COMM-714: Strategic Communication
- COMM-720: Thesis Preparation Seminar
- Communication Electives
- Professional Core

Communication electives

COMM-605: Social Media Analytics and Research
COMM-709: Digital Advertising
COMM-710: Visual Communication
COMM-716: Communication and Identity
COMM-717: Artificial Intelligence and Communication

Admissions and Financial Aid

This program is available on-campus only.

Admit Term(s): Fall or Spring
Application Deadline: Fall - February 15 priority deadline, rolling thereafter; Spring - rolling
STEM Designated: No

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Communication MS program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Complete an online graduate application.
Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Entrance exam requirements: None
Writing samples are optional.
Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores. Some international applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver.

TOEFL: 88
IELTS: 6.5
PTE Academic: 60

Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method. View the general cost of attendance or estimate the cost of your graduate degree.

A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree. Learn how to fund your degree.

Faculty

Tracy Worrell: School Director
Eun Sook Kwon: Associate Professor
All Program Faculty

Events

August 29: Donuts with the Dean in the College of Liberal Arts
September 25: Donuts with the Dean in the College of Liberal Arts
October 24: Donuts with the Dean in the College of Liberal Arts

Contact

Admissions Contact: Delaney Ball, Assistant Director, Office of Graduate and Part-Time Enrollment Services, Enrollment Management, 585-475-6933,
Program Contact: Xiao Wang, Professor, School of Communication, College of Liberal Arts, *

Offered within the School of Communication.

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