Boris Sapozhnikov RIT’s School of Communication updated the Master of Science in communication degree last summer to ensure the program is more accessible, affordable, and competitive with benchmark schools. Not only will these changes refresh the program to account for industry changes, they will also allow students the option to finish the degree within one calendar year. Last summer, RIT’s School of Communication received approval from the New York State Education Department to update the Master of Science in communication degree. Since then, major changes have been implemented to ensure the program is more accessible, affordable, and competitive with benchmark schools.