Mission Statement
We empower communication students to manage their professional development and achieve career goals. We strive for equity and inclusion in the delivery of our services as well as partner with internal and external stakeholders who uplift career equity.
- Discuss identity in our offerings including our appointments, workshops, mentor programming, internship funding etc.
- Increase access to career development information by offering workshops that teach multiple students at a time
- Uplift our student staff through the GCC Program (Graduate Career Counselor Program)
- Provide a curated list of resources for diverse populations, including funded internships and fellowships
- Partner with employers, faculty, student clubs, alumni and offices around campus to deliver high-quality service
- Educate students on opportunities to further their career goals through student clubs and classes such as AdLab, PR Lab, PRSSA, AdClub, BUTV10, Redlist, Daily Free Press, BU News Service, WTBU, The Bunion etc.
Degree Outcomes
Settled Vs. Seeking
Based on the most recent survey completed at the end of 2024, 96% of College of Communication graduates found their path within six months of graduation, reporting themselves as settled into employment, graduate or professional school, or other chosen activity.
Advertising Students: 97% settled (77% Employed, 20% Continuing Education, 3% Still Seeking)
Public Relations Students: 97% Settled (77% Employed 20% Continuing Education 3% Still Seeking)
Based on data from 103 of the 128 public relations graduates.
Media Science Students: 91% Settled (70% Employed 21% Continuing Education 9% Still Seeking)
Based on data from 33 of the 44 media science graduates
Film TV Students: 96% Settled (89% Employed 7% Continuing Education 4% Still Seeking)
Based on data from 123 of the 173 Film and TV graduates.
Journalism Students: 96% Settled (82% Employed 14% Continuing Education 4% Still Seeking)
Based on data from 71 of the 89 journalism graduates
Student Staff
- Graduate Career Counselors: Syifa Wulandari
- Office Manager Graduate Assistant: Mia Kovachev
- Undergraduate Assistants: Nefeli Koutsouki
Contact
Address:
Boston University College of Communication
640 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-3490
Email: comjobs@bu.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm*
*Office closed on university holidays and when inclement weather causes campus-wide closure.
Appointments have the flexibility to be conducted in person or virtually via Zoom.