Journalism and Computer Science, MS Dual
Complete programs in the schools of Engineering and Journalism, gaining advanced skills to work in diverse areas of digital news and media.
Combine advanced skills in computer science and journalism to shape how news is gathered, presented, and distributed in the digital age. In Columbia’s Dual MS in Journalism and Computer Science program, you will receive best-in-class training in both areas, mastering fundamental skills and engaging in experiential learning at their intersection.
Earning two MS degrees in just two years, you’ll enjoy the resources of top programs and discipline-leading faculty in the context of a city that is both a thriving hub of tech startups and a vast laboratory in which to develop the skills of reporting. As a graduate, your unique qualifications will unlock broad opportunities within tech, journalism, and the areas of their dynamic interaction.
Why Get your Master's in Journalism and Computer Science at Columbia Engineering?
Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for an experience unlike any place else.
As a student here, you’ll benefit from:
- Unique Degree Program
Earn two master’s degrees in the time it usually takes for one. In one of the few dual-degree programs of its kind in the country, you’ll finish your studies with a full graduate education in both computer science and journalism.
- Credentials from Two Top Schools
Get expert preparation within two top-ranked programs. Both Columbia’s School of Engineering and Journalism School are among the best in the nation, meaning you’ll get an outstanding education and tap into the career opportunities that come with our institutional reputation and extensive alumni networks.
- World-Class Faculty
Learn from the best. The School of Engineering and Journalism School are home to some of the leading scholars and practitioners in their respective fields.
- Broad Career Options
Keep your options open. When you graduate with MS degrees in both computer science and journalism, you’ll be competitive for a wide array of jobs in both fields as well as in areas where they overlap, like the development of technologies for media production and distribution.