The fusion of telecommunication, information technology and the media is creating exciting new careers in the information age. Be sure you are on top of your program with the information below.

Requirements

Select a Plan of Study to view its requirements:

• Human Computer Interaction (PDF)
• Media and Information Management (PDF)
• Digital Media Arts and Technology (PDF)
• Information and Telecommunication Management (PDF)
• Information, Policy and Society (PDF)
• Serious Game Design (PDF)
• Specialization in Management Information Technology
• Core Compentency Form (PDF) - Required only for students admitted prior to FS12, and who are staying in one of the following concentrations: IPS, ITM, DMAT or SGD.

Policies and Procedures

MA Student Handbook (PDF): This resource will tell you everything you need to know about the requirements for the completion of the MA degree in TISM.

Other Important Forms

• Waiver (PDF)
• Independent Study (PDF)
• Change of Emphasis - Advisor
• Plan B: Project Proposal Form
• Plan B: Project Defense Form
• Thesis Proposal Approval Form (PDF)
• Thesis Oral Defense (PDF)
• Grad School Travel Funds Request Form (PDF)
• Graduate Office Scholarship Travel Funding Request (PDF)

Faculty

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Courses

Browse our MA course list.

Facilities, Centers, and Labs

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Other Programs for Graduate Students

• The Specialization in Management of Information Technology offers graduate students the opportunity to take a series of information system management courses.
• New Media in Europe is a summer program for upper level undergraduate and graduate students. Enrollees are based in Paris at the Institut National des Telecommunication and visit telecommunication sites in Paris, Brussels and Geneva.
• Mass Media in the United Kingdom is a summer program based in London, but with trips to Wales and Scotland. Students interact with media professionals in classroom and media settings.
• Technology and Culture: Communication and Games in Japan is a summer program for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. Hosted in Japan, this program offers students a unique opportunity to examine the relationship between culture and technology use in the context of Japanese communication and gaming.

Contact us:

Dr. Emilee Rader
Director of Graduate Studies
Room 414, Com Arts Building
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824-1212
Tel: 517-432-1334
Fax: 517.355.1292
Email: emilee@msu.edu
 

Rachel Iseler
Academic Programs Coordinator
Room 425, Com Arts Building
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824-1212
Tel: 517.432.3676
Fax: 517.355.1292
E-mail: tcma@msu.edu