Who Should Apply
The Communications Practice program was developed to provide an intensive graduate-level education to motivated individuals who seek fast-track entry to communications careers in New York City.
The program is appropriate for:
- Students with little or no professional experience in communications.
- Individuals who have some communications experience outside of New York and would like to prepare for a career-track job in New York City.
- Junior-level professionals working anywhere outside the communications industry who want to switch careers to communications in New York City.
Undergraduate study need not be in a communications field. Regardless of major or professional experience, an outstanding undergraduate academic record is required for admission to the program.
The coursework is challenging, engaging, and exciting, and the demands can be intense. Successful students are adept at time management, able to sustain disciplined study habits throughout the term, and capable of thoughtfully covering a substantial amount of course material every week.
Admission is highly selective.
Examples of positions for which graduates of the Communications Practice program will be prepared:
- Research analyst
- Agency account executive
- Marketing assistant
- Press associate
- Director of communications at a small non-profit
- Junior publicist
- Staff writer
- Brand assistant
- Marketing communications coordinator/assistant
- Project management assistant
- Media planner
- Integrated communications planner/coordinator
- Events planner/coordinator
Those with a background or degree in art or design may be prepared for a position as a designer at a digital agency, design firm, or identity firm.
