Overview
The Master of Mass Communication MMC program offered at Arizona State University culminates in a professional immersion experience in one of the Cronkite School's strategic communication labs or news bureaus in Los Angeles, Phoenix or Washington, D.C. Working under the guidance of award-winning journalists and strategists, these capstone programs offer real-world experience in a professional news or agency environment.
Career Opportunities
The skills of strong reporting, research, writing and multimedia production are in high demand across industries, including in journalism, strategic communication, nonprofit leadership, international affairs, political advocacy and entrepreneurship.
Career examples include:
- digital strategist
- editor
- media executive
- photojournalist
- producer
- PR strategist
- reporter
- strategic communications leader
- videographer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Media Law
- Data Journalism
- Public Relations Research
- 21st-Century Media Organization and Entrepreneurship
- Journalism Skills
- History, Philosophy and Ethics of Journalism
- Strategic Communications Leadership and Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
30-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 115 other Masters in Media Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement of interest (350 to 500 words in length).
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12014 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Phoenix
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.