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Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications offers two online degrees in communications that prepare students to leverage emerging media tools, ensure that their stories reach the right audience and make their mark on the industry.

M.S. in Communications

Learn to utilize new media technologies such as web and mobile story production, drone videography and data-driven journalism to create compelling stories. Choose from one of three specializations during the program.

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M.S. in Communications Management

Designed for experienced professionals, students learn from a holistic curriculum that blends communications, business management and leadership courses. Prepare to become a leader in an industry experiencing global disruption.

Explore the M.S. in Communications Management

The Newhouse School also offers 11 residential master’s degree programs that span a wide range of communications disciplines. Learn more about our residential programs.

With roots dating back to the founding of the Department of Journalism at Syracuse University in 1919, the Newhouse School was officially founded in 1971 and has been committed to educating and preparing the next generation of media professionals ever since.

That commitment continues today through 11 residential master’s degree programs, and two online master’s degree programs in communications that empower students to maximize the impact their stories have on the world around them.

When you enroll in one of our online programs, you gain more than just a world-class communications education—you gain access to our worldwide alumni network of storytellers and truth-seekers. The Newhouse Network consists of more than 28,000 media professionals from a wide range of professional backgrounds and military branches.

Companies that our alumni work for include:

“My classmates were sensitive, sharing and concerned with achieving their goals while assisting others. We are connected for life. I now belong to an elite group of alumni that I am extremely proud to be associated with.”

Deedy Williams

M.S. in Communications 2018, Director of Media Sales, WCNY

Since 2015, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has been delivering online communications programs to students who are passionate about media. Developed through research on how students actually learn best online, our program features live, face-to-face classes hosted via Zoom that are capped at 15 students—to preserve the intimacy of an on-campus classroom. You’ll also work, interact and present on a digital platform—a skill set that’s mandatory for success in today’s tech-driven communications world.

Once accepted to the program, our student success team will begin to acclimate you to our online learning environment and provide any technological assistance you might need. You’ll also work with academic advisors to ensure you’re meeting your goals, and upon graduation, you’ll join our global Newhouse Network, which includes some of the most recognizable names working in media and communications today.

During your time as an online student, you will attend two in-person immersions where you can connect with your classmates and faculty and hear from media industry experts. Immersions are held on the Syracuse University campus in New York as well as a variety of domestic or international cities selected with each cohort. Learn more about the immersion experience.