Program Overview
The Print Media 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 Print Media 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
- Tuition: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Print Media 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
- Materials and Processes in Printing
- Tone and Color Analysis
- Operations Management in Graphic Arts
- Cross Media Workflow
- Research Methods and Trends in Graphic Media
- Statistical Analysis and Decision Making
- Thesis
- Continuation of Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
To be considered for admission to the MFA program in visual communication design, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university,
- Havd a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit two letters of recommendation,
- Submit a current resume,
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE),
- Submit a personal statement,
- Complete a graduate application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
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
private research university in Rochester, New York, USA, founded 1829
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
