This MA degree program aims to help current and prospective communication professionals attain conceptual and theoretical knowledge in mass communication and digital media, and their social and cultural effects. The rapid development of the Internet, Multi-media Technology, and the IT industry has created a new horizon for communication industries and for communication studies. Understanding the uses, effects, and consequences of these technologies will help position professionals more competitively in media industries. Further more, students who wish to pursue studies beyond the MA receive a solid foundation for such work.