Master of Science in Publication Management

About the Program

Students enter the Publication Management program from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, including liberal arts, business administration, journalism, communications, technical writing, and information studies. The program builds on the individual’s undergraduate content base by providing knowledge about the key elements of the publishing process needed by a publishing executive. The program also serves the needs of individuals already employed in the printing or publishing industry who are seeking to update or broaden their knowledge.

Students completing the program may find career opportunities in the management of traditional publishing companies as well as in corporate communication areas of a broad range of business and education. Entrepreneurial opportunities provide another area of career development.

All courses in the program are offered in the evening on a part-time or full-time basis. The curriculum comprises courses in technical and science writing and editing, product acquisition, design, production, and printing technology offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and business management and marketing courses offered through the LeBow College of Business.