Comm Studies: University of Miami vs. Rutgers University

[bruce.li]

I am an international student and get admitted by both UM and RU.

The UM program is "communication studies," while the RU is "master of communication and information studies." Neither offer financial support. The UM requires a 6-week intensive English program prior to graduate school. 

I prefer to attain a PhD. in the future. Which one is more suitable for me?

Thanks guys! 

[zabius]

I don't know enough about these programs or these schools to really say anything about them. But if your plan is to go for a PhD in the future, I'd recommend checking out what graduates of each program end up doing. Does one school have a better record of sending its master's graduates off to highly regarded PhD programs? If so, that would probably be the best choice for you, all other things being equal.

 

That information can sometimes be found on the individual departments' websites, but if it's not listed there, you can always ask someone (perhaps your POI or the DGS) for it.

 

Good luck with your decision!