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Explore, Discover & Shape What’s Next in All Things Media
Boston University’s College of Communication has been educating professional media communicators since we offered the world’s first degree in public relations in 1947 and the first master’s and PhD degrees in emerging media studies in 2015.
Today, our alumni are at the highest levels in many fields across the country and globe. Tomorrow, the next generation of BU-trained leaders will conquer what’s new and next in all things media.
Choose from four media-related master’s degrees and
get ready to succeed.
MA in Emerging Media Studies
Learn the latest research skills including Big Data to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to real, new media challenges.
MS in Media Science
Explore the changing media landscape and prepare for a range of careers in media planning, content creation, social media, and much more.
MS in Media Ventures
Hone your pitch and bring new ideas and innovation to the media marketplace.
MS in Marketing Communication Research
Learn rigorous research methods to translate data into real-world communication and media consumer insights .
Why a
Media Master's from BU?
A Location That Matters
Positioned in a thriving, global hub for education, innovation, tech, research, and business, BU is one of the world’s leading institutions. It’s also in a top 10 media market in the U.S. and home to the world’s leading advertising, media, marketing, research, and communications firms—great for internships and jobs.
Learn from the Best in a Top-Tier Program
Among the nation’s most highly regarded programs, BU offers practical and theoretical instruction with hands-on experience. Learn from connected, world-renowned faculty who are both experienced industry pros and leading scholars. They will give you an insider’s edge, preparing you for a dynamic career.
Expect Exceptional Outcomes
BU alumni go places…geographically and professionally. Equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on, résumé-building opportunities, you’ll stand out from others in this tech-driven economy—no matter your career path. Ranked in the top 5 nationally for employability, BU boasts an outstanding success rate in job placements with top companies for its graduates. Join a global network of 30,000+ engaged college alumni.
“COM is a school that cares genuinely not just for its students, but the future of the communications and media industry as well. The professors understand that education is more than just a degree and recognize the important role they play in shaping the future. Leaving the program, I was not only prepared to enter the profession, but excited by the possibility of what I could do within it.”
— Olivia Zed, M.S.
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