Lead with Impact in a Transformational Media World

At the Boston University College of Communication (COM), we believe that communication defines the human experience. Our online graduate programs are designed for professionals who want to master the art of storytelling while navigating the complexities of modern media. Whether you are bridging the gap between science and society or leading a multi-channel brand strategy, our curriculum integrates professional practice with academic rigor to prepare you for executive leadership.

The online MS in Strategic Integrated Communication is designed for mid-career professionals, this 32-credit master’s degree focuses on the multidisciplinary approach needed to lead in today’s evolving landscape. You will learn to integrate public relations, advertising, and marketing into unified strategies that achieve measurable organizational goals.

The online Graduate Certificate in Civic Science Communication is developed in collaboration with the Rita Allen Foundation, this four-course certificate empowers researchers and communicators to connect scientific ideas with diverse audiences—from policymakers to the public.

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You are good at your job. You have spent years in marketing, operations, sales, HR, or client services, and you have watched data quietly take over every meeting you sit in. The dashboards get more sophisticated, and the vocabulary around you shifts toward “models” and “predictions.” And somewhere in the back of your mind is […]
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Whether a master’s in artificial intelligence pays off depends on more than tuition. Boston University’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence costs $25,000 in total and typically takes four semesters part-time. Those numbers are easy to find. The harder question is what that investment actually changes for you. The four numbers […]
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