The Master of Science in Publishing addresses the integration of traditional and new media in a
rapidly-changing industry. The program provides students with the fundamentals of book and magazine
publishing, while preparing them to succeed in an era of digital publishing and media convergence.
Students learn to explore multiple approaches to creating, managing, distributing, and marketing
content across multiple platforms—including books, e-books, periodicals, websites, blogs, podcasts,
mobile extensions, and other formats. Unlike traditional journalism programs that stress editorial
functions, the M.S. in Publishing, while developing this core competency, also places a strong
emphasis on the business and marketing skills necessary for industry advancement.
The program's philosophy is “Real-World, Real-Workplace,” devoting major importance to
assignments that simulate situations encountered on a daily basis within publishing companies.
Students negotiate mock publishing contracts, create actual business and marketing plans, redesign
magazines, and develop key skills that prepare them for the demanding publishing workplace. Our
courses are taught by a
faculty of leading professionals actively engaged in many of America’s top
publishing companies. A distinguished
advisory board of industry innovators from book, magazine, and digital
publishing guides the curriculum and lends its expert knowledge to program development and
expansion.
We offer an extensive program of speakers, panels, and roundtable discussions led by well-known
names in publishing to further educate our students and extend their contacts within the industry.
In addition, a strong internship program is available to help students with limited publishing
experience gain important hands-on training while simultaneously continuing their classroom
studies. Evening classes accommodate this approach and permit a flexible full- or part-time
schedule.
The M.S. in Publishing provides a unique opportunity to study in New York City, the media
capital of the world. Students become active participants in the vibrant publishing community
through their interaction with faculty members and guest speakers, internships, field trips, and a
variety of networking experiences.
