MCM Careers and Internships

The Master of Communication and Media (MCM) prepares you for a wide range of careers in for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors. Our proximity to the New York and Philadelphia markets offers you unparalleled internship and job opportunities.

MCM 5+ Year Program

Rutgers SC&I Communication and Journalism & Media Studies majors can apply for the Master of Communication and Media program in their junior or senior year as part of the Five Year dual-degree BA/MCM program option.

MCM Degree Requirements

The Master of Communication and Media program is self-paced and consists of 36 credits, including five core courses and eight electives. Choose from seven specializations. You must earn 30 credits within the program and may transfer up to six credits.

MCM Specializations

MCM specializations include Communication and Media Research, Communication and Media Studies, Corporate Purpose and Social Impact, Digital Media (online), Health Communication, Public Relations, and Strategic Organizational and Leadership Communication.

MCM Costs

Access current Master of Communication and Information program costs, including tuition and fees, at Rutgers University Finance and Administration, Rutgers University–New Brunswick. You can apply for financial aid and visit SC&I scholarship and awards.

MCM Admissions

The Master of Communication and Media (MCM), designed for working professionals, requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume. We may grant GRE waivers; we welcome international a

Master of Information

The design of the Master of Information (MI) program engages students from a wide variety of professional and academic contexts to focus on information: its creation, organization, classification, retrieval, preservation, management and use.

Master of Communication and Media

The Master of Communication and Media (MCM) integrates theory and practice to give you skills and knowledge in information-intensive fields like journalism, communication, public relations, marketing, and media. Choose from seven specializations.

Graduate Programs

Master of Communication and Media, Master of Information, Ph.D. Program
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