Communication students in design lab.

Graduate Programs in Communication

COM is shaping the future of communication. Make an impact at BU

Explore Boston University’s graduate programs in Marketing Communication, Emerging Media, Journalism and Public Relations. During your time here,

  • You’ll work with real clients and campaigns.
  • You’ll intern and work in the nation’s fourth best city for jobs.
  • You’ll learn from professors who have achieved success and influence in their industries, and who are truly vested in your success, during and post-COM.

And you’ll do it all in Boston, the nation’s seventh-largest media market and home to top communications firms. Anticipate changes in the industry. Gain an edge on your peers. Write your story in the city that top communications and media companies call home. Explore BU’s graduate programs in the College of Communication.

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The College of Communication boasts over 30,000 current alumni.

Recent alumni have gone on to positions such as:

  • Marketing Manager, HubSpot ’12
  • Senior Account Executive, Weber Shandwick ’14
  • Research Coordinator, Twitter ’16
  • PR/Communication Associate, Eataly ’16
  • Brand and Consumer Insights Manager, Comedy Central ’12
  • Research Executive, Kantar Retail ’15
  • Overnight Assignment Editor, CBS News ’12
  • Associate Producer, CNN ’15

Where will you go with your COM master’s degree?

Ray Kotcher

“The impact of my education at COM extends far beyond my focus area. The breadth of classes I took – ranging from graphic design, to communications research and new social media – have prepared me to take on numerous jobs across the digital marketing spectrum. Additionally, the faculty, staff, and students that I met at COM have become lifelong resources and friends.”

Juliana Nicholson ’12, Marketing Manager, HubSpot