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Find your future in the entertainment and creative industries

Show your artistic voice through your work. Or set the foundation for a future in the entertainment or music business.

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 schools in its field, even if you have no prior experience in communications.

Share your unique perspective of looking at the world. Master skills in video, audio, photography, graphic design, animation and more. Learn to write or produce a show. Or study the intersection of music, media, marketing and entrepreneurship. Whatever path you choose, we will equip you for success after graduation.

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Why Newhouse?

Leading-edge facilities: Work in industry-standard facilities, including pre- and post-production studios, photography labs, a recording studio and more.

Embracing technology: Newhouse leads the way in exploring the benefits of generative AI and synthetic media, and encouraging the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies in storytelling.

Industry connections: Our professors bring practical knowledge and real-world 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 willing to help students and new graduates get their start in the industry.

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Bandier Music Business Program

The Bandier program gives you the skills, experiences and an unmatchable Syracuse network that you need to begin your dream career in the music industry.

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Multimedia, Photography and Design

Photography, cinematography and graphic design—learn how to produce professional work in your chosen track. Gain valuable experience through hands-on workshops and insights from speakers and alumni in all three creative fields.

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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.

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Sports Track

Add a sports media focus to your television, radio and film degree. Shoot and produce sports documentaries. Take advantage of networking opportunities with visiting professionals and alumni in sports communications at the Newhouse Sports Media Center.

Career Development

Our career development center helps you to succeed with seminars, workshops, job listings, career fairs and more. Typically, nine out of 10 of master's program graduates are employed in their field of study within six months of graduating.

Known throughout the nation, the Newhouse School is an active, collaborative community where students take innovative and purpose-driven approaches to storytelling. Whether you want to feed your creative mind and artistic vision, or possess aspirations for a career in the entertainment or music business, we will set up to succeed in the industry of tomorrow.