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Digital Media Connect

Master's

The Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media Connect program is designed for students without prior experience in core technical and/or creative concepts.

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Program Format
On ground
Time Commitment
Part time, Full time
Duration
12 - 24 Months
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring
Meets F1 visa requirements
Yes

Program overview

Start your career in digital media

For students considering a career change into digital media, this coursework will help you connect your current background to a new digital media track. Courses focus on visual communications, programming foundations, and web creation. Foundational courses provide intensive, hands-on guidance into the essential knowledge required for the MPS in Digital Media curriculum. After completing these, students move into the more advanced course requirements.

The MPS in Digital Media—Connect program is available to both international and domestic students. If you are a domestic student, you may also be eligible to apply to the MPS in Digital Media program. Please visit the MPS in Digital Media program page to learn more.

 


Please note: Beginning fall 2026, this program will shift from a quarter-based academic calendar to a semester format. View the program conversion guide for curriculum details or visit our FAQ page for more information.

If you enter this program before fall 2026, your academic advisor will work with you to ensure a smooth transition. This change will not impact your academic progress, path to graduation, or tuition costs.

  • Change careers and break into the digital media industry without getting a second bachelor’s degree. Prospective students should note that there are 10 semester hours of required foundational coursework that should be completed in the first semester of the program.
  • Four foundation courses focus on visual communications, programming foundations, and web creation, helping you connect your current background to a new digital media track.
  • Complete an in-depth capstone experience working under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
  • Elective concentration options provide a specialized focus on distinctive areas of digital media, and optional digital media workshops are also available.
  • Cohort program format is designed to enhance collaboration and networking opportunities for students.

This program is appropriate for individuals with backgrounds in communications, graphic design, marketing, journalism, gaming, video, or science and technology.

An undergraduate degree is required. It is recommended that you enter the program with foundational knowledge of visual communications or programming (such as an undergraduate art or computer science course). However, introductory courses in both subjects are offered as part of the program for students with no formal experience.

Admissions

Apply to the program

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.


  • Online application

  • Professional resumé

  • Unofficial, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment

    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.

  • English language proficiency proof

  • Please refer to the CPS Apply Now page to learn about additional materials that may be required

Program objectives

Prepare for success

Synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within coursework or beyond the classroom through this experience-based degree.

Specialized knowledge

Design and produce interactive websites and application prototypes incorporating a variety of digital media based on established human computer interaction principles, theory, and research.

Broad and integrative knowledge

Assess broad communication and entertainment project goals to then design a variety of interactive digital media projects drawing on the perspectives and methods of several interrelated creative fields.

Applied and collaborative learning

Apply digital media narrative principles and a range of technologies and visual, design, and programming ideas to provide creative and timely solutions for practical digital media challenges.

Civic and global learning

Develop a formal proposal, real or hypothetical, addressing a challenge or opportunity in cross-cultural and global information and communication.

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We’re here to answer your questions about this program, the application process, and more. Complete the form below to receive additional program details and speak with a member of our enrollment team. 

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Cost of attendance

Tuition and financial aid

  • $65,632
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

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Successful applicants for a master’s degree program in the Social Media concentration with their HubSpot Academy Certification:

  • Will receive four quarter hours of transfer credit-a 6% savings in tuition.
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 14 courses, rather than 15.
  • Transfer credit is awarded for DGM 6285: Interactive Marketing Fundamentals.
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