Lead the Conversation. Boston University’s College of Communication (COM) offers top-tier graduate programs designed to equip you with the advanced skills, critical insights, and expansive network needed to innovate and excel in today’s dynamic media landscape, integrating cutting-edge research in areas like AI, data analytics, and emerging platforms. Dive deep into the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global trends, preparing you to lead change in any communication field. Ready to transform your career? Explore our diverse Master’s programs and discover the perfect fit for your ambitions.

  • Internships in Boston, DC, Los Angeles, London, and beyond
  • 3-semester communications master’s programs
  • No GRE required
  • Merit scholarships awarded to 80% of students as part of admission process

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Learn from Industry Insiders

Our communications master’s programs faculty are practicing experts and influential researchers in their fields—producers, screenwriters, reporters, entrepreneurs, consumer insights research consultants, podcast hosts, authors and more. From Pulitzers, Emmys and Oscars, to NYT Bestsellers and top-rated primetime shows, they’ve found success in the industries they’re preparing you for. They bring real-world challenges and unparalleled industry insights directly into the classroom, providing mentorship and invaluable connections that bridge theory with practice.

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Entertainment Executive Goals

When Tia reflects on powerful women in entertainment that she looks up to, she thinks of women like Nicole Brown and Alana Mayo, presidents of TriStar and Orion Pictures respectively, and Shondaland founder Shonda Rhimes. The latter's book, Year of Yes, inspired her to stay positive and embrace new opportunities even when they seemed frightening.

The lessons Tia learned from the book came full circle when she received a call from the Television Academy Foundation, asking if she would like to accept a summer internship with her host company, Shondaland. During her time in BU's Study Abroad Los Angeles Program, she also interned at Media Res and NBCUniversal. Following graduation in 2022, Tia worked at William Morris Endeavor (WME) in the Voice Over and TV Scripted departments. She is currently an assistant at Proximity Media, a multimedia company founded by Ryan Coogler. She is grateful for her tenure at BU in a communications master’s program and knows it has prepared her for her goal of being an entertainment executive who helps create opportunities for underrepresented groups to be and feel seen on screen.