Master of Communication and Media

Change happens quickly in information-intensive fields like journalism, communication, public relations, marketing and media. A Rutgers’ Master of Communication and Media (MCM) puts you at the forefront of change so you can advance your career options.

Work with expert faculty who integrate theory and practice to keep you abreast of current trends. Choose from seven specializations, gain professional hands-on experience, and join a robust alumni network that includes the information disciplines’ sharpest researchers, theoreticians, and practitioners.

From marketing and digital media to corporate social responsibility, your Rutgers’ MCM will propel your next career advancement. Strategically located, Rutgers’ proximity to the New York and Philadelphia markets offers unparalleled opportunities in multiple industries.

Our alumni build on their journalism and PR backgrounds to succeed in roles such as:

• CEO, dating app
• CEO, PR firm
• Communications coordinator
• Community affairs manager
• Marketing and communications specialist
• Marketing director
• Public relations manager

We offer on-campus and hybrid courses between 6:20–9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and hybrid weekend courses during fall and spring semesters. We offer fully online courses each semester including winter and summer semesters. Earn your degree in 18–24 months or as little as 15 months, even while working full-time.

• 36 credit, self-paced program
• 5 core courses (12 credits)
• 8 electives (24 credits)
• 3 to 12 credits/semester
• Internship and study abroad opportunities
• GRE optional for Summer and Fall 2023

All MCM students take the same five core courses (12 credits), then choose seven elective courses (24 credits) within your specific area of study. Choose from among these seven specializations:

• Communication and Media Research
• Communication and Media Studies
• Corporate Purpose and Social Impact
• Digital Media (Fully Online)
• Health Communication
• Public Relations
• Strategic Organizational and Leadership Communication

You may transfer up to six credits of graduate coursework toward your degree if you meet the transfer requirements. There are no language or mathematics requirements.

Learn how Rutgers’ MCM can prepare you to thrive in the vast and dynamic communication industry and assume leadership roles. If you are an international student, visit the Rutgers Global–International Student and Scholar Services website.