​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University offers a versatile Master of Arts degree that combines advanced theoretical and applied coursework, designed to give you an edge in a competitive multimedia job market. We offer four areas of concentration for M.A. students, each crafted to meet the educational needs and career goals of students.

Step One: Apply online as an International student pursuing a graduate degree (master's, doctoral or specialist). Pay $60 application fee online Step Two: Transcripts/individual mark sheets/diplomas: Applicants must provide official copies of these documents which must be sent in a sealed envelope for the school(s) you attended or have the schools send them directly to us at the address below. A certified English translation is also required. Uploaded copies will not be accepted. English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, Pearson Test. Step Three: Please check with the department to which you are applying, or their website, for any other departmental requirements which may include but are not limited to the following: Statement of Purpose Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT) Letters of recommendation Portfolio Résumé Step Four: Your application will be evaluated for acceptance. If admitted, you will receive your admissions letter electronically. Step Five: Once you are admitted to the graduate program, the Office of Global Engagement will contact you directly regarding any required documents for I-20 issuance if necessary. Admission to the electronic media management program requires: A completed undergraduate degree in broadcasting, film studies or an associated discipline (usually 30 semester hours of study related to mass media); a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7; a skills-based resume; and a demo reel of audio and/or video production work. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or significant undergraduate coursework in mass communication. To receive regular admission to the program, a student must attain an undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. International applicants must present a TOEFL score of at least 550 (213 CBT or 79 Internet or IELTS of 6.5) to take graduate courses in BCA. Applicants with scores below these levels will be tested by CMU’s English Language Institute and may need to take ELI courses before they begin their BCA coursework. International applicants must present a TOEFL score of at least 550 (213 CBT or 79 Internet, or IELTS of 6.5) to take graduate courses in BCA. Applicants with scores below these levels will be tested by CMU's English Language Institute (ELI) and may need to take ELI courses before they begin their BCA coursework.