Program Overview
The Communication and Media Technologies at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication and Media Technologies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Media Technologies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of Media Technologies
- Communication Theories
- Communication Electives
- Professional Core
- Research Methods in Communication
- Media Law and Ethics
- Communication Thesis/Project
- Visual Communication
- Persuasion in a Digital Age
- Classic Media
- Special Topics in Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in communication and media technologies, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0,
- Submit three letters of reference from academic advisers, major professors, and/or supervisors or managers,
- Submit a writing portfolio consisting of at least three writing samples, such as academic papers written for class, work-related brochures and pamphlets, or newspaper or magazine articles, and
- Complete a graduate application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 40
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