Overview

Whether you’re interested in crafting persuasive or interpersonal messages, understanding advertising and marketing, engaging in social justice, or are just interested in the economic and social aspects behind media industries, the Communication, Media and Rhetoric program of the University of Minnesota is the program for you.

Key Features

The mission of the CMR discipline is to provide you with an introduction to communication history, communication theory, and communication contexts.

By pursuing a Communication, Media and Rhetoric degree at the University of Minnesota, you’ll study the multidimensional nature of various types of communication processes and message production. You’ll gain experience in the creation, distribution, and management of media presence and activities.

You’ll analyze and evaluate personal, public, and mass communication. You’ll develop skills for lifelong learning and refine capabilities for active involvement in a participatory democracy.

Careers

A CMR degree is extremely flexible and provides for an extensive range of potential careers. In almost any industry you can imagine, clear, compelling communications are vital. Because of this—and because of their expertise in the contemporary media environment—CMR graduates have a lot to offer in the current job market.

UMN Morris CMR alumni have gone on to careers in the areas of communication and marketing, local and national political campaigns, social media, public relations and advertising, nonprofit and social justice campaign management, data analytics, health administration, and broadcasting. Professions held by alumni include:

Art director

Attorney

Banker

Broadcast journalist

Clergy

College multicultural program coordinator

Corporation president

Early childhood administrator

Fundraising/special events coordinator

Game inventor/marketer

Graphic designer

Health administrator

Human resources manager

Human services case manager

Information services coordinator

Journalist

Marketing director

Nonprofit executive director

Political consultant

Professor

Public relations director

Radio station manager

Social media coordinator

Social worker

Television producer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking and Analysis. Ethical & Civic Responsibility, Human Diversity and Equity

Theories of Communication, Media, and Rhetoric. Human Diversity and Equity, Humanities

Research Methods & Analysis

Communication, Media, and Rhetoric Seminar

Interpersonal and Group Communication

Communication and the Environment: Analysis and Criticism

Media History and Society

Digital Media Production

Health Communication

Business and Professional Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morris, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee: $30.

High/Secondary School Record(s). You can have your official transcripts from your secondary school and/or college sent directly from the school to our office with a certified English translation if they are not originally written in English.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16080 USD / year

≈ 16080 USD / year
Out-of-State

16080 USD / year

≈ 16080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13786 USD / year

≈ 13786 USD / year

Living costs

Morris

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Morris

Funding

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