
Digital Media
An online, accelerated Master’s program for media professionals who are looking to move ahead without slowing down.
Digital Media, M.S.
This one-year, fully online, non-thesis Master’s program is built to help you take the next step in your media career on your own terms. Gain expertise in social media management, search engine optimization, strategic communication, and more, all with a solid grounding in media theory and methodology, and all on your schedule with no commute to campus.
Note: This program launches in Fall 2025.
News Briefs

MTSU on WGNS: New book on COVID and media, Women’s History Month events, new professional selling course [LISTEN]
Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about a journalism professor’s new book on COVID in the digital media era, the university’s National Women’s History Month events, and a new professional selling course through the Executive Education Program.[ Read More ]

MTSU Trustees OK three new master’s programs pending state, accrediting approval
Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday, Dec. 4, the addition of three master’s degree programs.[ Read More ]
News Briefs

MTSU on WGNS: New book on COVID and media, Women’s History Month events, new professional selling course [LISTEN]
Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about a journalism professor’s new book on COVID in the digital media era, the university’s National Women’s History Month events, and a new professional selling course through the Executive Education Program.[ Read More ]

MTSU Trustees OK three new master’s programs pending state, accrediting approval
Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday, Dec. 4, the addition of three master’s degree programs.[ Read More ]

Digital Media, M.S.
This degree will provide students with a broad range of career options, including public relations, advertising, journalism, digital data collection and analysis, and related fields, as well as jobs in other disciplines that utilize digital media for workflow, promotion, and/or training.

MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.


Recommended course schedule
The degree requires completing 10 three-hour, graduate-level courses. Students who want to complete the program in a single calendar year may plan on following this schedule:

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