Overview

In the general MS in Media Science curriculum at Boston University, students will specialize in how to create, distribute, and evaluate media messages in a strategic manner and will be able to pursue careers in the following strategic media areas: media design and content creation, message development and dissemination, analysis and evaluation, and social media management. Also, these students will be able to pursue doctoral study in the field of communication, with particular foci on media effects and processes, health communication, political communication, marketing communication research, and media and message design and evaluation. In the specialized Marketing Communication Research concentration, students will be prepared and qualified for positions as research analysts and research managers in marketing research companies or in the research departments of firms specializing in media, advertising, public relations, marketing communication research, political campaigning, health communication, and international communication.

Key facts

MS in Media Science students will:

Obtain advanced media-related knowledge, skills, and proficiencies for strategically creating, managing, and evaluating media performance.

Utilize theory and cutting-edge research findings in developing and executing strategic media strategies and evaluation approaches for media content and practices.

Demonstrate research and professional knowledge, skills, and proficiencies that lead MS students to excel in the following areas pertinent to professional careers: strategic media planning, content creation and media design, media message development and dissemination, and analysis and evaluation of media messages and media campaigns.

Demonstrate comprehensive media-related knowledge, skills, and proficiencies that prepare MS students for advanced academic study—particularly at the doctoral level—in the field of communication, with specialized foci on media effects and processes, health communication, political communication, marketing communication research, and media and message design and evaluation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Strategy and Software

Basic Media Writing

Writing for Media Professionals

Media Theory

Media Law and Policy

Communication Research Methods

Social Media Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable application fee of $95

We require a copy of your transcript to be uploaded within our online application

We require three letters of recommendation written by people who know you well and who can speak to your academic and/or professional backgrounds

We require the most up to date resume or CV for all applicants

All international students (non-US citizens) must submit a three-minute video

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

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In-State

66670 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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