MS in Media Ventures

Perhaps never before in American history has the pursuit of entrepreneurship been as enticing as it is today. The MS in Media Ventures program is designed for creative and enterprising students who wish to take advantage of the explosion of technology, a robust global marketplace, and the opportunities that emerging media provide.

The focus of this degree is on the business of creating innovative content in the 21st century media landscape. The MS in Media Ventures program is a 12-month, three-semester, bi-coastal program that benefits from the strengths of both Boston University College of Communication and the BU Los Angeles program. Students will spend the fall semester in Boston where they will examine the evolution of traditional media, and develop skills and strategies to successfully launch the next great idea. The emphasis is on how content and technology are used to create something new and profitable.

The spring and summer semesters will be spent at the BU Los Angeles program where, along with courses, students will complete two internships. At the conclusion of the program, students will pitch their capstone projects to a group of industry executives.

This program is designed for creative and enterprising students who want to take advantage of the explosion of technology and the opportunities that emerging media provide. The focus of this degree is on the business of creating innovative content in the 21st-century entertainment media landscape. The program is a 12-month, three-semester, bi-coastal program that benefits from the strengths of both Boston University College of Communication and the BU Los Angeles program. Students will spend the fall semester in Boston where they will examine the evolution of traditional media, and develop skills and strategies to successfully launch the next great idea. The emphasis is on how content and technology are used to create something new and profitable. Students will spend the spring and summer semesters in LA where, along with courses, will complete two internships. At the conclusion of the program, students will pitch their capstone projects to a group of industry executives.

The Curriculum

Fall Semester (Boston campus)

• COM FT 701 Media in Evolution (formerly Telecommunication Industry)
• MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
• ••• •• •• Media Business Entrepreneurship (new course)
• COM FT 728 Creating New Ideas With Existing Content (formerly Interactive/Broadband TV)
• ••• •• •• Creating Effective Presentations (formerly Oral Presentation)

Spring Semester (Los Angeles Program)

• COM CM HW 561 Survey of Entertainment Promotion
• COM CM HW 561 Careers in Hollywood for Advertising and Public Relations (Speaker Series)
• SMG SI 435 Entertainment Management (Formerly SMG MG 435)
• COM FT 954 Internship

Summer Semester (Los Angeles Program)

• GSM SP 840 Graduate Summer Management Practicum
• COM FT 856 Graduate Media Seminar
• COM FT 954 Internship
• COM FT 825 Thesis Project