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  School of Communication and Information 2011–2013 Master of Communication and Information Studies Program Career Opportunities  

Career Opportunities

Potential career opportunities for master of communication and information studies (M.C.I.S.) students exist across a broad range of professional practices, including:

  • communication campaigns
  • communication, information, and knowledge management
  • consumer relations
  • corporate communication
  • education and research
  • employee relations/human resources
  • health communication
  • organizational consulting
  • organizational research
  • public relations
  • survey/opinion research
  • technology and media management
  • training and development

Demand for such skills exists across the for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental sectors.

The strategic location of the M.C.I.S. program within the research corridors of northern and central New Jersey and the nearby greater metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia provides unparalleled opportunities within multiple industries, including:

  • advertising and marketing
  • banking and finance
  • environmental quality assurance
  • health care and pharmaceutical industries
  • higher education
  • information management and new technologies
  • international commerce and trade
  • media and telecommunications
 
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