Teaching and Graduate Assistantships are available to highly qualified students. In most cases, students applying by January 5th are considered automatically for these positions as part of the admissions process.

To get the most out of the Master of Media and Communication program, take advantage of our faculty advising for help with course selection, graduation requirements, and career goals.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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