Overview

Why Media and Strategic Communication and Sports Media at Iona?

All our faculty members have professional work experience in the media and sports industries. You’ll be learning from people who have held — and some who still hold — your dream job. You will learn from Emmy Award winners, play-by-play analysts, public relations directors for major sports teams, editors of sports journals and more. At Iona, you will get the best in the business!We're just 20 miles from New York City, the media capital of the world. That means you'll have access to internships, which will give you the practical experience you need to land that first job in sports media.Iona College is a Division I sports college, so let our studios, fields, and basketball courts be your classroom! You will learn the ins and outs of being an effective, and sought-after, writer, editor, producer, reporter and host.

What You'll Learn

The Media and Strategic Communication and Sports Media curriculum teaches the fundamentals of communication, digital literacy, and legal and ethical issues in media.At Iona College you will become a creative and analytical storyteller while enhancing your writing, editing, producing, reporting, hosting, and directing skills.You will gain hands-on professional experience and training with ESPN3 and D-1 MAAC coverage of our championship basketball teams, among other professional venues.A capstone thesis documentary at the conclusion of the program will showcase the accumulation of your skills in writing, editing, producing and directing.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Digital Literacy and Practice
Media Law and Ethics
Legal and Ethical Challenges in Media Communication
Sports Radio Hosting/Producing
Sports Studio Anchoring, Writing & Editing
Creative Content in Sports Communication & Medi

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

138 SCH

138-140

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Sports Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 631 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
High school transcript, translated into English
Evaluation of International credentials
SAT or ACT scores
Proof of English language proficiency.
External examination results or leaving certificate appropriate to your country, such as "A-levels," CXC's, Baccalaureate or Abitur
Application for I-20
Evaluation of international college transcript performed by one of the evaluation services recognized by NACES. Applicable only to international transfer students.

Tuition Fee

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International

45060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45060 USD per year during 60 months.
National

45060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45060 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

45060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45060 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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