Overview
The online graduate certificate in interactive media from MU will help you advance your career in interactive, digital and social media.
This program is designed for students looking to gain insight into the rapidly changing media industry; providing them with the experiential skills necessary to enhance their current position — or transfer to a new position.
Students who complete the graduate certificate with a 3.5 GPA or higher will not be required to take the GRE to apply to one of the journalism master’s programs.
Quick facts
Official name
Graduate certificate in interactive mediaCampus
University of MissouriProgram type
Graduate certificateAcademic home
Missouri School of JournalismDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
15Estimated cost
$13,023.75*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

Career prospects
Potential careers
- Broadcast news analyst
- Search marketing strategist
- Public relations specialist
- Editor
- Copywriter
- Postsecondary communications teacher
Program structure
Delivery of this program is 100 percent online: no campus visits are required.
Courses are offered in an 8-week format, allowing students to finish in one year.
Acquire the knowledge you need to
- Create an interactive media plan in your organization
- Apply technology and analytics to journalism and strategic communication
- Recognize the importance of audience engagement and development
Delivery
100% onlineAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.