Master's of Science Degree in Publishing

The eMSPUB@PACE is a fully accredited, online Master’s of Science degree designed specifically for the new generation of publishing professionals. Conducted entirely online, this 36 credit degree can be completed within 2 to 3 years. The courses to be taken include: 18 credits of required courses, 12 credits of electives and 6 credits for the Graduate Seminar: Publishing Strategies I and II. All of the courses are taught by professionals who bring their unique and valuable experiences to the online classroom. The curriculum is designed to give students the tools they need to succeed in their careers.

The online MS in Publishing degree, like the classroom program, offers professionals flexibility and unique courses that reflect the current trends and issues facing the publishing industry today. Publishing professionals from outside the New York metropolitan area now have a unique opportunity to further develop their expertise and an opportunity to keep abreast of the latest trends and technological developments in the industry. The dynamic discussions, expert lecturers and small classes of professionals, make it a valuable and exciting learning experience for anyone looking to advance their publishing career.

For more information on this program, contact graduate admissions and the department at emspub@pace.edu 

Pace University Curriculum for the Online M.S. in Publishing Program

REQUIRED COURSE CREDITS     18

PUB 606                       Book Production and Design

or

PUB 607                       Magazine Production and Design

PUB 608                       Financial Aspects of Publishing

PUB 610                       General Interest Books

PUB 612                       Information Systems in Publishing

PUB 624                       Editorial Principles and Practices

PUB 628                       Marketing Principles and Practices in Publishing

ELECTIVE CREDITS                      12

PUB 601                       Principles of Publishing

PUB 602                       Advanced Communications Skills:  Research

and Report Writing (By referral only)

PUB 604                       Professional Editing:  Copy Editing and Rewriting

PUB 614                       Specialized Publications

PUB 616                       Book Sales and Distribution Methods

PUB 618                       Legal Aspects of Publishing

PUB 620                       Modern Technology in Publishing

PUB 622                       Seminar on Books and Magazines

PUB 626                       Magazine Writing and Editing

PUB 629                       Magazine Circulation

PUB 630                       Magazine Advertising Sales

PUB 631                       Publishing Business Communications Skills

PUB 632                       Academic Publishing

PUB 634                       Children's Book Publishing

Business Electives

A maximum of 9 credits may be taken from among the following courses offered by the Lubin Graduate

School of Business:  MAR 620, MAR 645, MAR 675, MAR 681, MGT 627, MGT 681, MGT 686, FIN 644,

INB 640, INB 665 (for course description see Lubin Graduate School of Business catalog)

SEMINAR/INTERNSHIP: (6 Credits Required)                                              6

PUB 690A/690B               Graduate Seminar: Publishing Strategies I and II

OR

PUB 690C/690D             Research Seminar III and IV                           PASS/FAIL

690C and 690D is for students who have completed 690A and 690B and must continue research and complete their thesis report.  The research seminar must be taken until the thesis report has been completed.  The student has five years from his/her initial enrollment in the program to complete the research.  These courses will be pass/fail and upon completion of the essay the K grade given for 690A or 690B will be changed.

TOTAL CREDITS   36