Program Overview
The Communications Innovation at Ithaca College is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 48 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 Communications Innovation 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communications Innovation 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
- Innovation and Collaboration
- Emerging Media: Principles and Theories
- Interaction and Interface Design
- Transmedia Storytelling
- Ethics of the Media
- Government Regulation of Communications
- Intellectual Property and Business Contracts
- Audience Research Tools and Sources
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Have an earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from an international college or university
- Have five or more years of professional work experience or equivalent expertise.
- Complete the Ithaca College application form, and submit a current resume with a nonrefundable application fee.
- Arrange for two letters of recommendations
- Arrange for official sealed transcripts from all institutions of higher education
- Participate in a required interview
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 846 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College
Ithaca College
New York, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
