Communication and MediaDigital Media (STEM)Master of Science

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Master the digital world

A master's in communication with a specialization in digital media from Lynn University can enhance your career, or open the door to several interesting, high-level media jobs.

With this digital media degree program, you'll study the aesthetics of digital photography, drawing/design theories, image-making, animation, motion graphics and more. Use social media, video production, journalism and digital story-telling techniques to create persuasive messages that target distinct audiences and generate real results. Then, reinforce your work with the latest design software to take your messaging to an entirely new dimension.

What you'll learn in the digital media degree program

  • Advanced digital media skills
  • Latest design software
  • Digital storytelling, imagemaking, animation and motion graphics

A STEM program

As our world has become increasingly digitally–dependent, education has also evolved to meet workforce demands. This digital media program combines its core curriculum with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education that perfectly aligns with job market needs.

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Career opportunities

With a digital media degree, you can pursue a number of media jobs and careers. Graduates of the master's in communication with a specialization in digital media program have gone on to work for many well-known organizations, such as CNBC, WCBS-TV and Verizon Wireless.

Video game designer

Video game designers are the creative minds behind every aspect of a video game. Many people work with a company and focus on one part of a game with a team to create a cohesive vision, while others focus on creating their own game.

Web designer

Web designers create an ideal user-experience, spur engagement and promote healthy web-traffic for online content. They provide insight into user interface and develop web pages that are easy to navigate and effective in presenting a company's image.

Art director

Art directors provide creative direction and advise a team in developing visual media that illustrates a company's marketing ambitions. They set design standards and mediums while managing artistic elements for publications within an organization.

Animator

Animators bring 2D and 3D art to life through graphic design and storyboards using cutting-edge digital technology. They collaborate with multiple design teams and directors while bringing together audio, video and narrative elements with fluency.

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We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.

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Cost and aid

Estimated annual cost of attendance

Fee name2023-2024
Tuition$750 per credit
Fees$200
Total$27,200

Costs are based on completion of 36 total credits. Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

Master’s in psychology, criminal justice, educational leadership, exceptional student education, public administration and clinical mental health counseling are $650 per credit in 2023–2024.

Instructional material fees are a one-time charge and do not apply to students who reside internationally or plan to provide their own iPad, and/or required apps.

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Attending Lynn can be more reasonable than you may think. Explore financial aid opportunities and see how much you can save.

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Graduate Application deadlines

Fall Semester
InternationalJuly 24
DomesticAug. 7
Spring Semester
InternationalDec. 12
DomesticDec. 26
Summer Semester
InternationalApril 10
DomesticApril 24

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