Media Entrepreneurs Wanted

Want to own your own publication or enhance your current journalism skills?

West Virginia University's Media Innovation and Solutions Master's Degree Program and our brand new Certificate Program may be exactly what you need to make it happen.

Who Should Apply?

Current journalists who want to become entrepreneurs
Employees identified by management as up-and-coming newsroom leaders
Current owners & publishers who want to scale their business or restructure for more profitability and efficiency
Journalists who left the industry and want back in
Entrepreneurs and civic-minded community leaders
Current students who have an entrepreneurial flair

Which program is right for me?

Great question. Both the Reed College of Media's master's degree program and certificate program are fully online and designed to fit your schedule.

Here's a breakdown of some of the unique aspects of both programs:

Master's Program

30 credit hours
Culminates with master's degree in Media Solutions and Innovation
Courses include:

*Media Trends and Disruption (3 credits)
*Audience Development (3)
*Media Law/Ethics (3)
*Community Journalism (3)
*News Analytics (3)
*News Product Development (3)
*Preparatory Research Practicum (4)
*Independent Study (1)
*Independent Study (1)
*Media Leadership Capstone (3)
*Capstone (3)
Estimated Cost: About $18,000

Certificate Program

12 credit hours
Designed for those who already have a master's degree and for non-degree-seeking students
Courses include:

*Audience Development (3 credits) 
*Community Journalism (3)
*News Analytics (3)
*Choose 1: News Product Development (3) or Media Leadership Capstone (3) 
*Program workshops & virtual panel discussions
Estimated Cost: About $7,500

Ready to Apply?

Let's go!

Choose one of the options below:

Master's Program in Media Solutions & Innovation

Follow instructions at this link to start your application today!

Certificate Program

Fill out this form and we will provide you with the next steps to enroll in this program.

I Still Have A Few Questions...

Program Director Jim Iovino can help. Send an email to get started.

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