MA Emerging Media at University of Idaho

Programme overview

New media technologies are reshaping how we create, share and consume content. From digital marketing to social media management and multimedia production, the need for skilled professionals who can navigate these changes is growing rapidly. Gain more than a degree — our emerging media master’s degree online program includes two graduate certificates in media production and strategic media management . These credentials signal your expertise in high-demand areas and give you a competitive advantage in the job market.

What you will study

The degree totals 36 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include JAMM 5100 Emerging Media and Society; JAMM 5200 Social Media and Analytics; JAMM 5300 Trends in Media Law; JAMM 5350 Media Entrepreneurship; JAMM 5400 Media Planning & Strategy; JAMM 5450 Audience Engagement.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Web Developers; Producers and Directors; Film and Video Editors; Photographers; Special Effects Artists and Animators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in media or a related field like communication, marketing or journalism; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: Three; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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