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Find your future in communications

If you’re dreaming of a career in communications, the Newhouse School at Syracuse University is the best place to make it a reality. In as little as one year, you can earn a master's degree from one of the country's leading communications schools, even if you have no prior experience in communications.

  • Leading-edge facilities: Develop your skills in settings like those found in the industry, including a digital newsroom, pre- and post-productions studios, photography labs, social media command center and sports media center.
  • Industry connections: Our professors come to Newhouse following yearslong careers in the field, bringing practical knowledge and industry insights to the classroom.
  • Powerful network: Newhouse alumni are found at the top levels of nearly every major communications, media and entertainment company in the country. Loyalty runs deep, and alumni are always willing to help students and new graduates get their start in the industry.

12 Master's Programs

  • Advanced Media Management, M.S.
  • Advertising, M.S.
  • Audio Arts, M.A.
  • Bandier Music Business, M.S.
  • Broadcast and Digital Journalism, M.S.
  • Goldring Arts, Style and Culture Journalism, M.A.
  • Magazine, News and Digital Journalism, M.A.
  • Media Studies, M.A.
  • Multimedia, Photography and Design, M.S.
  • Public Diplomacy and Global Communications, M.A.
  • Public Relations, M.S.
  • Television, Radio and Film, M.A.
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Advanced Media Management

Learn to drive innovation with analytical and theoretical tools, practical experience and the business and technological know-how necessary for managing emerging and traditional media organizations.

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Advertising

Learn about the strategy and insights that build successful campaigns. Explore particular areas of interest, such as digital advertising, ad production, media planning and buying or social media.

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Audio Arts

Learn the basics to launch a successful career in the music business or in studio environments.

Audio arts offers an unparalleled mix of world-class instruction, hands-on industry experience and networking.

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Bandier Music Business

Hands-on and industry facing, the Bandier music business master’s program gives you the skills, experiences and network you need to build your dream career in the music business.

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Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Learn the skills you need to be a broadcast and digital journalist, including all aspects of newscast production, from producing, shooting and interviewing, to writing and reporting a story on a tight deadline.

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Goldring Arts, Style and Culture Journalism

Bring your passions for writing and culture to this program and leave with the experience and knowledge you need to build a career as an arts journalist and communicator.

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Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

Develop your interviewing, reporting, editing and writing skills for different types of media on multiple platforms. Learn how to find, research, investigate and pitch stories.

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Media Studies

A research-oriented program designed to get you started on your academic career in communications. Learn to investigate contemporary media and assess the media’s relationship with the world.

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Multimedia, Photography and Design

Photography, cinematography and graphic design— learn how to produce professional work in your chosen track with insights from faculty, speakers and alumni from all three creative fields.

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Public Diplomacy and Global Communications

Learn about the art of public diplomacy and the communications skills needed to succeed as a campaign manager, global affairs strategist or communications director.

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Public Relations

Learn the strategic thinking you need to become a well-rounded PR practitioner who can interact effectively with clients and the news media. Develop the know-how to manage the image and reputation of companies, nonprofits, governments and people.

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Television, Radio and Film

Screenwriting, directing, producing—this program teaches the skills you need to be part of the creative, management and production process in the television, radio, film and online entertainment industry.

Sports Media Track

Add a sports media focus to the writing, broadcast, production and public relations degree programs. Cover or work in sports on multiple platforms and take advantage of networking opportunities with visiting professionals in sports communications.

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