{"id":28735,"date":"2021-04-27T13:58:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T17:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=28735"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:07:21","slug":"ms-in-media-science","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/programs\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Media Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bucom-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4>Program Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No GRE required.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/admissions\/graduate\/tuition-scholarships-aid\/\">Merit scholarships available,<\/a>&nbsp;with no additional application required.<\/li><li>Current BU students &amp; alumni: learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/double-terrier-scholarship\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/double-terrier-scholarship\/\">Double Terrier scholarship<\/a>.<\/li><li>International students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/bu-com.cas.myliaison.com\/\">Apply NOw<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/prospective-graduate-student-events\/\">upcoming info sessions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Increase Your Impact with the MS in Media Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2025\/03\/ms-media-science-promo-gamer.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing a headset while playing a video game on a large monitor.\" class=\"wp-image-41632\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Become a strategic storyteller across platforms<\/strong>\u2014learn to create and manage media as well as analyze media performance across new and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2025\/03\/ms-media-science-promo-1a.jpg\" alt=\"Two women browsing during a research poster session.\" class=\"wp-image-41625\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialize or go broad<\/strong>\u2014take a concentration in Health, Politics, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science-marketing-communication-research\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marketing Communication Research<\/a>\u2014or study broadly. This flexible MS in Media Science gives you access to topics you\u2019d find in an MA in political communication, masters in social media, master\u2019s in mass communication, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2025\/03\/ms-media-science-promo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Group of three women presenting their work on a Ben and Jerry's campaign.\" class=\"wp-image-41627\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete an internship or research project<\/strong>\u2014you build 1\/3 of your program to suit your interests; choose from a wide range of electives or even an internship in London.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Join Successful MS in Media Science Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MS in Media Science sends its graduates to a wide range of fields: <strong>advertising, public relations, marketing communication research, politics, healthcare, international relations<\/strong>, and <strong>PhD programs<\/strong>\u2014any field where media communication is essential. Which is to say, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Example Alumni Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li>Tiktok<\/li><li>Lenovo<\/li><li>PBS<\/li><li>Edelman<\/li><li>Gupta Media<\/li><li>Burson<\/li><li>Weibo<\/li><li>Education First<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li>Time Inc.<\/li><li>Devries Global<\/li><li>Liberty Mutual<\/li><li>Meta<\/li><li>Microsoft<\/li><li>M Booth<\/li><li>And more<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>You\u2019re Prepared for Diverse Roles in Media Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MS in Media Science alumni work as marketing managers, market research analysts and specialists, management analysts, credit analysts, instructors, editors, and more. Your degree is versatile and valued in the job market\u2014<strong>91% of alumni have reported that they&#8217;re  employed in their field of study.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>You\u2019re Skilled in Key Areas for Mass Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni are highly skilled in research, communications, marketing, strategy, social media, data analysis, branding, graphic design, editing, teaching, and more, preparing students for both industry and PhD programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>I applied to Boston University due to its outstanding reputation in communication studies and for its impressive course catalog that offered both theory and practical application. Serving as a graduate teaching assistant while taking industry-related courses provided the perfect mix of academia and real-world application.<\/p><cite>Danielle Derman, Alumna and Associate Director of Learning Experience at Applied Medical<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>What You\u2019ll Learn in the MS in Media Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston University\u2019s Master of Science in Media Science provides you with a<strong> deep expertise in the social scientific study of media.<\/strong> Explore the changing media landscape and learn to strategically create, distribute, and evaluate media messages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science\/degree-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three-semester program<\/a> offers the practical knowledge of a master\u2019s in mass communication, but it doesn\u2019t stop there. Learn <strong>how media influences human behavior, societal trends, and communication patterns<\/strong>. The MS in Media Science prepares you for careers in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Strategic media planning<\/li><li>Content creation and media design<\/li><li>Message development and dissemination<\/li><li>Analysis and evaluation of media messages and media campaigns<\/li><li>Or a future in research and teaching via doctoral studies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>I\u2019ve wanted to be a teacher for most of my life, but it wasn\u2019t until recently that I realized being a communication professor was my calling. The special pairing of researching our media-saturated world with cultivating the growth of students inspired me to begin the long road towards earning a PhD. However, I didn\u2019t major in communication at my undergraduate college, so I decided to apply to graduate school to become a serious communication PhD applicant. I am so glad I made that decision. The thought of combining my passion for research and for teaching continues to energize me.<\/p><cite>Jack Anderson, Current Student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Explore Communication from Politics to Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge yourself with classes in media writing, media theory, communication research, media law and policy, and design strategy and software. Focus your studies further by choosing a concentration in political campaigns, health campaigns, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science-marketing-communication-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing communication research<\/a>. And choose other electives like UX, data analytics, and more to create a degree that is tailor fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the depth of a MA in political communication, masters in social media, and more while sampling courses from additional areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science\/degree-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore our curriculum and courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Build Real Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the MS in Media Science, you can select from <strong>internships, research projects, thesis projects, and more. You can also get implementation experience<\/strong> in one of the many clubs and organizations at COM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hold Media Science Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select from internships in Boston, across the US, or abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/programs\/london-graduate-mass-communication-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">London Graduate Mass Communication Summer Program<\/a>, <strong>interns can work for PR and advertising agencies, start-ups, nonprofits, and more with a range of specialties: <\/strong>brand identity and digital marketing strategy, beauty and lifestyle, accessible and inclusive health tech, luxury interior decor, sustainable and equitable business, and beyond. These internships fuse mass communications and media science to give you unmatched expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/programs\/london-graduate-mass-communication-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About London<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Publish with the COMmunicator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bucommunicator.org\/\">COMmunicator <\/a>is the official student-run multimedia website of the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations. It features news, insider stories, personal blogs, faculty news and awards, interviews with alumni, and published work from BU students. Leadership and staff positions are available through the COMmunicator for credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Gain Cross-Platform Experience in COMLab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>COMLab is a student-run, multiplatform, integrated media start-up with departments that cover multiplatform news and documentaries, research and strategic communication, and multiplatform fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Collaborate with Teachers, Researchers, Mentors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MS in Media Science faculty are steeped in research and practice. They are internationally recognized thought leaders in the fields of advertising, public relations, media law, psychology, political communication, design, and more. They provide the kind of expertise you\u2019d find in programs ranging from an MA in political communication or master\u2019s in mass communication to a masters in social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find a mentor in your area of interest on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profiles\/faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faculty pages<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"related-content related-profiles\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-content__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"related-content__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMeet the Media Science Faculty\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"related-content__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profiles\/faculty\/?discipline=media-science\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"related-content__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-1748 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science profile-type-faculty profile-type-researcher\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/anne-danehy\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2015\/08\/2024-Headshot_Anne-Daheny_005-845x1024-1-310x504.png\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"Anne Daheny headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">Anne Danehy<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Senior Associate Dean<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-37263 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science profile-type-faculty profile-type-researcher\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/annemarie-mcclain\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2023\/10\/2024-Headshot_AnneMarie-McClain_008-847x1024-1-310x504.png\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"AnneMarie McClain Headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">AnneMarie K. McClain<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Assistant Professor, Media Science<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-8015 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science profile-type-faculty profile-type-researcher\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/christopher-e-beaudoin\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2016\/09\/beaudoin-faculty-alt-310x504.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">Christopher Beaudoin<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-21979 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science profile-type-faculty profile-type-researcher\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/dana-janbek\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2019\/11\/janbek_dana_35-1024x1024-2-310x504.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"Dana Janbek headshot\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">Dana Janbek<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Communication Director &amp; Master Lecturer Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Science<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-1781 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science profile-type-faculty profile-type-researcher\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/denis-wu\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2015\/08\/denis_wu-310x504.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"A mugshot photo of Denis Wu.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">Denis Wu<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-1746 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-media-science discipline-type-writing profile-type-faculty\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/dorothy-s-clark\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"310\" height=\"504\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2015\/08\/In-my-office-2-310x504.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__information\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"profile-card__name\">Dorothy S. Clark<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"profile-card__title\">Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-featured-content block-featured-content-bu-article layout-left-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-featured-content__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"758\" height=\"460\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2025\/06\/crop-pexels-freestocks-34407-758x460.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_card_large size-bucom_card_large\" alt=\"Person typing on phone\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"block-featured-content__content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"block-featured-content__category\">Articles<\/span>\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-featured-content__title\">COM researcher on what we lose when we stop regulating information as closely<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"block-featured-content__button button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2025\/youtube-content-moderation-changes\/\">\n\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<span class=\"u-visually-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t About \t\t\t\tCOM researcher on what we lose when we stop regulating information as closely\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Harness the Power of Advanced Research Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student in this flexible program, you can work alongside faculty conducting original research. Together, you can leverage the technology at COM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/crc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communication Research Center <\/a>and the state-of-the-art social media tools offered at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/research-at-com\/zimmerman-family-social-activation-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zimmerman Family Social Activation Center<\/a>. This gives you access to the creative tools of a master\u2019s in mass communication and the analytical tools that make your MS in Media Science stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your faculty are a great resource to help you position yourself for success after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta block-cta-button\">\n\t<div class=\"block-cta__content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-cta__title\">Communication Research Center<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"block-cta__description\">Established in 1959, CRC is the college\u2019s hub for research into, among many topics, physiological responses to media.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"block-cta__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"block-cta__button button\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/crc\/\">\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Benefit from Boston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston is a top destination for tech and start-ups, as well as being home to some of the best creative agencies, media companies, and leading employers. Innovation, research, and communications are in high demand here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ranked among the most livable cities in the world<\/li><li>America\u2019s college town<\/li><li>At the confluence of businesses working in:<ul><li>Media Strategy, Health Communication, Political Communication, Marketing Communication, Social Media<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Top media science and mass communication market<ul><li>Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Weber Shandwick, FleishmanHillard, Cone Communications, HubSpot, IDEO, Wistia, and more<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Boundless opportunities for internships and careers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Comparing Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/admissions\/graduate\/\">graduate programs<\/a> in communication and media, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/ms-in-media-science-marketing-communication-research\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MS in Media Science (Marketing Communication Research Concentration)<\/strong>:<\/a> Use advanced research to uncover what drives consumer behavior and media effects. Develop data-driven marketing strategies for real clients. Ideal for careers in consumer insights, UX research, strategic planning, and analytics across business and nonprofit sectors.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/emerging-media-studies\/ma-in-emerging-media-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\">MA in Emerging Media Studies: <\/a><\/strong>Study how emerging technologies\u2014from social media to AI\u2014are reshaping communication and society. Build research and analysis skills and apply them in a year-long client project. Graduates work in UX, digital marketing, media strategy, and market research.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/film-television\/ms-in-media-ventures\/\" target=\"_blank\">MS in Media Ventures<\/a> (Media Innovation)<\/strong>:  Launch bold ideas in entertainment and media in just 11 months. Gain business, strategy, and creative development skills while working in both Boston and Los Angeles. Perfect for future content creators, media founders, and innovation leaders.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/ms-in-public-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\">MS in Public Relations: <\/a><\/strong>Help organizations build trust and communicate effectively. Learn media relations, crisis communication, and digital strategy\u2014plus gain real-world experience through PRLab and optional internships. Graduate ready for roles in PR, marketing, and communications worldwide.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/master-of-science-in-human-centered-design\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/media-science\/master-of-science-in-human-centered-design\/\">MS in Human Centered Design<\/a>:<\/strong> Choose Human Centered Design to rapidly launch a career in the high-demand field of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). You\u2019ll gain end-to-end expertise in product strategy, research, and design, graduating with a leadership mindset ready to shape digital experiences.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/master-of-science-in-strategic-integrated-communication\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/master-of-science-in-strategic-integrated-communication\/\">MS in Strategic Integrated Communication (online):<\/a><\/strong> Choose Strategic Integrated Communication if you want to be a communication leader who drives measurable results. This program blends executive-level skills in branding, integrated marketing, crisis communication, and AI-enabled campaign management.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/graduate-certificate-in-civic-science-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Certificate in Civic Science Communication (Online)<\/a><\/strong>: Make science accessible and relevant. 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