MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Prospective Student,
In an era of digital publishing, the pathway to success in the book and magazine industries is
constantly changing. Today, members of the publishing community must learn new ways of doing
business in a challenging, evolving industry. NYU’s Master of Science in Publishing prepares you to
achieve your goals in this new environment.
In addition to providing the building blocks of the
publishing industry, including marketing, promotion, editing, finance, information technology,
management, and law, we teach the digital skills necessary for success in this rapidly changing
industry. We draw on the extraordinary talent and resources of New York City, the greatest
publishing and media center in the world. Our professors are all leading figures in the
industry.
In addition to teaching students the traditional ways to publish a book or magazine, our
professors share the Web-savvy tactics of the modern manager in a multi-faceted media company with
complex outlets and goals. Faculty members approach their courses as career preparation sessions.
Class assignments are all real-world workplace tasks in which students address problems they will
encounter on the job. In addition, we offer an ongoing series of speakers and workshops to give
students an inside look at the industry and provide networking opportunities. Internships also
provide increased exposure to the industry.
My goal is to prepare today’s professional for success and career satisfaction. The process of
creating a book or magazine is not only a job, but a privilege. Our students must master an
industry in transition and learn to use the power of the printed word and the Web to inspire bold
ideas and profound change.
Sincerely,
Andrea L. Chambers, B.S., M.S.
academic program director and clinical assistant professor,
Center for Publishing
