Love telling stories? Fascinated by how people think, connect, and communicate? Want to create content, shape conversations, or understand how technology is changing the way we communicate?

At Boston University’s College of Communication (COM), you’ll find master’s programs that turn those interests into practical skills, meaningful experience, and work you can show for it.

Develop campaigns for real clients. Report stories that matter. Research audiences, produce content, or bring a media idea to life. Learn from faculty who know their industries, get feedback on your work, and build connections with people who share your interests.

Whether you’re finishing college, considering a career change, or ready to go deeper into a field you love, there’s a place to start.

QUICK FACTS

  • Most programs: 3 semesters or less
  • No GRE required
  • Scholarships: More than 80% of students in eligible master’s programs receive merit awards
  • Experience: Internships, client projects, and hands-on learning opportunities
  • Location: Boston, with opportunities in Los Angeles, London, Washington, DC, and beyond

Find your place in communication and media.

Maybe you know exactly what you want to study. Maybe a few different fields have caught your attention. Either way, there's plenty to explore.

Find the COM graduate program that fits your interests, your goals, and the kind of work you'd like to do.

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Learn from People Who Know the Work.

Your professors might be the people behind a television show you love, a story you've read, a campaign you've noticed, or research that's changing how we understand communication.

COM@BU faculty include working journalists, producers, screenwriters, entrepreneurs, researchers, consultants, and industry leaders. Their work has earned Pulitzer Prizes, Emmy Awards, Academy Awards, and other major honors.

They bring that knowledge into the classroom, sharing how they approach challenges, what they've learned along the way, and what it takes to produce work that matters. You'll get feedback from people who understand their fields and learn how to apply those lessons to your own projects.

And because communication never stands still, you'll also explore the ideas and technologies changing the industry, including AI, data analytics, and emerging media.

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From COM to the entertainment industry

Tia Black ('22) | Building a Career Behind the Screen

Tia Black knew she wanted to work in entertainment and help create opportunities for people whose stories weren't always represented on screen.

While at BU, she landed a competitive internship with Shondaland through the Television Academy Foundation. She also gained experience at Media Res and NBCUniversal through BU's Study Abroad Los Angeles Program.

After graduating in 2022, Tia worked in the Voice Over and TV Scripted departments at William Morris Endeavor (WME) before joining Proximity Media, the multimedia company founded by filmmaker Ryan Coogler.

Her path shows how classroom learning, industry experience, and professional connections can help open doors in a competitive field.