Aug. 17, 2022
Next Start Date
10
Courses Required
$652
Cost Per Credit Hour
30
Total Credit Hours
Next Start Date
Courses Required
Cost Per Credit Hour
Total Credit Hours
The Media Solutions and Innovation graduate program prepares students to become media strategists and futurists who can function as change agents and adaptive leaders within the industry. Our 12-month master’s degree program helps students learn about the disruptions in the media industry and how to build industry partners to assist in research and development, discovery, and creating targeted solution pathways to address some of the most challenging media problems.
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August 17, 2022
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Degree Awarded: Master of Science Media Solutions and Innovation
The Master of Science in Media Solutions and Innovation - Publishing Path degree is earned through the successful completion of 10 three-credit courses, totaling 30 credit hours required for graduation.
Students complete the program in a NewStart cohort, taking classes sequentially. Students will first complete an introductory course, followed by eight core courses taken in thematically-paired blocks of two. After completing their core courses, students will take the capstone course, which includes a hands-on research immersion into a news organization. The program’s capstone course synthesizes all students have learned into one comprehensive project — researching and creating a business plan and audience development strategy for a real-world media publication.
Admission to the Media Solutions and Innovation – Publishing Path program is based on a holistic, case-by-case analysis of the applicant’s WVU Graduate Application for Admission, academic record (undergraduate transcript), years of relevant professional experience (resume), and writing ability and intent ( personal statement).
Admission to the Media Solutions and Innovation – Publishing Path program is based on a holistic, case-by-case analysis of the applicant’s WVU Graduate Application for Admission, academic record (undergraduate transcript), years of relevant professional experience (resume), and writing ability and intent (personal statement).
Media Solutions and Innovation M.S. requires 30 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $652.
$19,560 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
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1 | $652 |
3 | $1,956 |
6 | $3,912 |
9 | $5,868 |
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Financial aid is available. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships. WVU’s FAFSA Code is 003827.
The marketing communications industry is ever-evolving, which means new career opportunities arise all the time. Here are just a few examples of job titles for graduates of WVU’s M.S. in Digital Marketing Communications.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).