Journalism Media Management - University of Missouri

Journalism Media Management from University of Missouri is a Online Master Journalism degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The world's oldest and best-known journalism school makes a quality professional education accessible to working journalists through its online master's degrees . A degree from the Missouri School of Journalism opens doors of opportunity worldwide. Join an influential group of alumni, including many industry executives, innovators and award winners. Enjoy the benefits of learning from faculty members noted for their accomplishments as practicing journalists as well as for their teaching and research abilities. Gain knowledge from some of the best experts in the business. Exchange ideas with fellow students and build team skills as you interact frequently throughout each course and participate in small-group projects. If you are a news or advertising professional with at least three years of experience in a journalism field, the Master of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in either media management or strategic communications may be your ticket to advancement and a promising career. Read on for more information about our exciting degree programs. If you have questions, we'll be glad to answer them and help you through the application process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRICULUM Since 1908, the school has trained and educated some of the best minds in journalism--people who have gone on to be leaders in the field. Now journalists everywhere have the opportunity to obtain a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia Journalism School.You may individualize the 36- to 37-semester-credit-hour degree program to your interest in print, broadcast or strategic communication (advertising). Completion time will depend on choice of enrollment, but you may graduate in three years by averaging two courses per semester. Once accepted to the degree program, you may enroll in individual courses. Media Management Model Program Core (9 credit hours): JOURN 401: Mass Media Seminar (3) JOURN 408: Research Methods (3) JOURN 446: Media Ethics (3) Media Management Focus (11+* credit hours): JOURN 410: Communication in Media Organizations (3) JOURN 433: Proseminar (case studies) (2) *This optional elective course is offered on campus each summer in a long-weekend format. The course may be repeated each summer. JOURN 486: Economics and Finance of the Media (3) JOURN 489: Media Management and Leadership (3) Electives (6 credit hours): JOURN 430: Managing Online Media Projects (3) 254: Introduction to Business Law (3) Offered through the University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study Capstone Level (10 credit hours): Professional Project JOURN 472: MA Project Seminar (1) JOURN 478: Area Problem (9) Thesis JOURN 474: MA Thesis Seminar (1) JOURN 490: Research (9) Total credit hours: 37 Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Journalism courses.