What will I learn?

Students of the M.A. program will engage in advanced academic study and conduct their own dynamic scholarly research that seeks to recount diverse perspectives and provide a fuller understanding of complex issues we face today. Above all, the program is designed to enrich students' lives by exposing them to some of the major experiences and events, people and cultures, books and ideas that have shaped our modern world.We expect that students/graduates of the History M.A. program will the exhibit and/or engage in the following:Academic Excellence: Students will excel in their history coursework, as well as engage in internships available at local historical organizations.Professionalism: Students hone professional communication, collaboration and research skills needed to enhance their professional career and increase their opportunities for advancement.Career Development: Students will prepare for an advanced degree or careers in teaching, business, law, government, administration, and other fields related to history.

Which department am I in?

Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$40,734.00 (34,36,888) per year

Living Expenses -$17,580

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,

Newark,

New Jersey,

07102, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$40,734.00 (34,36,888) per year

Living Expenses -$17,580

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,

Newark,

New Jersey,

07102, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for a master's program at NJIT, you must have completed a four-year accredited Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, and demonstrate strong academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Duolingo or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for all international applicants not holding a degree from a United States post-secondary institution.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.