Earning your master’s in Journalism and Media Innovation online from Emerson College immerses you in every aspect of modern journalism, media, and communications. Build the program that fits your professional goals with electives in photojournalism, data visualization, publishing, creative writing, business leadership, streaming news documentaries, and more.
Our online and asynchronous format allows you to take classes at your own pace without relocating to Boston.
Journalism and Media Innovation Program Highlights
- Learn from award-winning faculty who are experts in topics like multimedia journalism, data visualization, and media entrepreneurship
- Students with an undergraduate degree in journalism or professionals with 5+ years of journalism experience can waive 4 credits, completing the degree for a total of 28 credits, saving time and money
- 100% online program
- 100% asynchronous program
- Complete your degree in one year full-time or two years part-time
- No GRE requirements to apply
- Receive one-on-one mentoring several times a semester from a professional in the field. Your mentor will help you contextualize what you're learning in the classroom and give you career guidance.
Career Outcomes for Journalism and Media Innovation Graduates
Our interdisciplinary Journalism and Media Innovation program prepares you to explore any creative career related to journalism. Career outcomes include:
- Reporter
- Freelance Journalist or Writer
- Editor
- Communications Specialist
- Content Manager
- Videographer
- Technical Writer
- Grant Writer
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100% online
Learn from anywhere and on your own terms with our online and asynchronous program format
Interdisciplinary Master’s Program
Explore courses in public relations, creative writing, publishing, business, and more to fulfill your personal or professional interests
32 credits
This 32-credit master’s program allows you to enter the workplace sooner