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A Joint Program:

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science / Master of Science in Publishing
Sponsored by Marymount Manhattan College and Pace University
  • Want to help publish a new author who may be the next Toni Morrison or John Grisham?
  • Interested in combining your interest in new technologies with your love of books?
  • Want to design a new magazine?
You can learn how.

You can finish your undergraduate degree at Marymount Manhattan College while starting on a Master's degree in Publishing. MMC, in conjunction with Pace University, offers a unique opportunity for students to complete requirements for the B.A. or B.S. and the Master of Science in Publishing degree simultaneously.

Full-time students who have reached their junior year at MMC; possess an overall 3.0 GPA and a 3.2 GPA in their major; and are majoring in either English, Humanities, Business Management, or Communication Arts may apply for admission to the publishing program.

Upon admission to the program, students may take up to 12 credit hours of publishing courses that will satisfy some of the requirements for each degree.

Course topics include production, design, financial and marketing principles, copy editing, and electronic publishing. Taught by professionals employed in the publishing field, the courses introduce students to basic principles of publishing and provide practical skills required in publishing jobs. The emphasis at MMC in interdisciplinary studies prepares you in unique ways for succeeding in the B.A./B.S./M.S. Program in Publishing.

English
The analytical skills developed in literature classes enable students to learn quickly about critiquing the viability of a new manuscript, preparing a marketing plan for a new college textbook, or understanding the legal issues in publishing. The writing skills students develop transfer easily to copy-editing or rewriting.

Humanities
The interdisciplinary nature of the Humanities major already encourages students to integrate several disciplines. These skills are essential in a field that requires thinking about the complex relationships among content, format, economic impact and marketing.

Communication Arts
Publishing industry experts all agree that technology is the major factor in the future of publishing. Students who major in Communication Arts can bring their background in media communication and their theoretical bases and practical skills in digital production to a career rapidly developing its use of technology and information systems.

Business Management
Publishing is not just about texts. In fact, financial aspects often drive publishing decisions. Accounting, financial management, computer information management, and marketing, all part of the MMC major in Business Management, are essential to the publishing industry.

The B.A./B.S./M.S. Advantage


Establish a career focus.

No application fee for MMC students.

Tuition for publishing program classes is charged at the MMC tuition rate. MMC students can take 12 credits toward a Master's degree at a lower cost than starting the program after graduation, and save time in the process.

Pace offers several publishing program scholarships, which are available through Pace following graduation from MMC and require the student to take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

Curriculum Highlights

  • Book Production and Design
  • Magazine Production and Design
  • Financial Aspects of Publishing
  • General Interest Books
  • Information Systems in Publishing
  • Editorial Principles and Practices
  • Marketing Principles and Practices in Publishing
  • Legal Aspects of Publishing
  • Modern Technology in Publishing
  • Electronic Publishing for Publishers
  • Children's Book Publishing
  • Desktop Publishing
For full descriptions of the courses: Pace University Publishing Program .

New York City

New York, the publishing capitol of the world, is the prime location for starting or continuing a publishing career. The New York location allows you to hear lectures by leading publishing professionals who shape the industry. In the classroom and through internships, you can learn about current industry trends and jobs directly from the experts.

Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends at Pace University's Midtown Center, 551 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street, a short distance from MMC. In addition, selected courses are offered on-line each semester.

For more information

For further information on admission to the program,
please call 212-517-0602 or write:

Dr. Cecilia Feilla
Marymount Manhattan College
221 East 71st Street
New York, NY 10021


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