The publishing industry has shown remarkable resilience in the face of rapid technological and economic change. Stay ahead of the curve with a Master of Professional Studies in Publishing from GW.

Publishers, storytellers, and media companies have developed new platforms, audiences, formats, and technologies for how the written—and spoken—word is to be produced, distributed, and consumed in the 21st century. 

Since its inception, our program has evolved to meet the changing landscape of publishing. The curriculum integrates print and digital publishing, including editing, acquisitions, copyright and permissions, marketing and distribution, business and management, entrepreneurship, design, and production, with examples from trade, scholarly and academic, children's and young adults, graphic novels, audio, and other publishing sectors and specialties.

As a student, you’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the publishing industry, whose goal is to prepare you for managerial and leadership positions across all publishing industry segments and specialties. The convenient and flexible schedule allows you to complete the thirty-credit program part-time either in person or online in just two years.

If you are considering a career in publishing, take the next step at GW.