Degree Description

Designed to prepare professionals to lead and transform the evolving media landscape, to make data-driven and ethical decisions, and to lead diverse teams, USC Annenberg's Online Master’s in Digital Media Management program provides students with the strategic skills needed to envision and deploy engaging digital media products for the global marketplace.

College Overview

The University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a world-renowned institution of higher learning located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1971, the school is dedicated to advancing the understanding of communication and journalism through research, teaching, and public service. The Annenberg School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, a Master of Arts in Communication, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication. The school also offers a variety of specialized programs, such as the Media, Economics, and Entrepreneurship program, the Global Communication program, and the Media, Culture, and Society program. The Annenberg School is home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Center for the Digital Future, the Center for Public Diplomacy, the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration, and the Center for Health Journalism. These centers and institutes provide students with the opportunity to engage in research and gain hands-on experience in their chosen field. The Annenberg School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student organizations, internships, and study abroad programs. These activities provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and network with professionals in their field. The Annenberg School is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in communication and journalism. With its world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and extensive extracurricular activities, the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is an excellent choice for students seeking a top-notch education in communication and journalism.

College Features

• #1 school for studying communication and media in the U.S.

  In 2021, QS World University Rankings named USC Annenberg among the foremost schools for studying communication and media in the world.^*
• Earn your master’s degree in 12 months

  Students can complete their master’s on a one-year or two-year track. 100% online and no GRE or GMAT required.
• Lead and transform the evolving media & communications landscape

  • Develop essential leadership skills needed to advance in your career
  • Drive innovation and inform decisions through data, strategy and creativity
  • Create strategies that address diversity, inclusion, equity, and access (DIEA) challenges within the workplace and beyond

• An influential, global network designed for your success

  • Curriculum designed with insight from industry executives and taught by USC Annenberg’s expert faculty
  • Collaborate and network with digital media professionals across industries
  • Connect with industry leaders and peers through online and in-person networking and events