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Publishing
Master the business of Publishing for Today’s World
For almost 40 years, we have worked with students like you who want to acquire the skills, experience, and industry contacts that can help to build a career in publishing. You will gain comprehensive hands-on training in every aspect of the business behind publishing books, magazines, and digital media. Our experienced faculty, straight from the industry, will work closely with you to build confidence and skills in: content creation and editing, marketing strategies, book and magazine production, financial applications, and all aspects of digital publishing.
The MS in Publishing program provides publishing education to students and publishing professionals from all over the world; Italy, Brazil, France, Norway, Spain, Canada, Columbia, India, and England, to name just a few places.
The Professorship gives you access to learn from the most successful, innovative, and influential people in the publishing world. The goal being to deepen connections between you and the industry while exposing you to the latest insights, innovations, and trends in the business.
We help you gain valuable industry knowledge and experience in hands-on positions. You have a choice to intern at book and magazine publishers, literary agencies, academic publishers, independent presses, digital-only publishers, and in a variety of companies that are flourishing in the digital age.
You will have access to our successful blog to showcase your pieces related to the publishing industry as well as two publishing creative suite labs to collaborate with your cohort. We also provide you with many entry ways to connect with publishing professionals and alumni through student appreciation and industry collaboration events.
Master’s Degree
Take the leap into the exciting and evolving industry of publishing. Earn a degree that will prepare you for the future for publishing. Our MS in Publishing equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and maintain a successful career in the dynamic publishing and media industries.
Sequential Degrees
Undergraduate Pace University English majors in either the literature concentration or the writing concentration may apply in the second semester of their junior year. In their senior year, students accepted into the program will take twelve credits in publishing courses, completing both their BA and MS degrees in just five years.
Success Starts Here
Katie Schwab ’23
After studying acting during her undergrad years, Katie Schwab ’23 switched tracks during the height of the pandemic, allowing her to pursue a future in an industry she hadn’t thought much about previously: publishing.
Graduate Certificates
For students who choose not to pursue the MS Publishing degree, the department offers four 12-credit certificate programs. These programs are designed for professionals who would like to extend their knowledge of the publishing field by attending in-house sessions or by completing the curriculum requirements online.
We offer certificates in Book Publishing, Digital Publishing, Magazine Publishing, and Business Aspects of Publishing
Information Sessions
Fall 2023
- Thursday, September 21, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 26, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 29, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Spring 2024
- Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 22, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 18, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Contact
Manuela Soares
Director, MS in Publishing Program, 163 William St, 18th Floor
Director, Pace University Press, 41 Park Row
Phone: (212) 346-1513
Email: msoares@pace.edu
Carla Strickland-Bargh
Staff Associate, MS in Publishing Program, 163 William St, 18th Floor
Phone: (212) 346-1431
Email: castricklandbargh@pace.edu
Location
163 William Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 346-1431
Email: puboffice@pace.edu