Amy Shanler

Do you love films? Social media? News? Telling stories? Changing minds—and maybe history? Boston University College of Communication (COM) is for you. We’ve been educating professional communicators since we offered the world’s first degree in public relations in 1947. Today, our alumni occupy the highest levels in a multitude of fields. Tomorrow? We’re training the next generation of leaders in advertising, emerging media, film and television, journalism, media science and public relations. We do this because COM students, faculty and alumni share a simple but powerful belief: communication builds understanding among people and throughout society. If you’re a student here, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and opportunities to turn your love of communication and storytelling into a successful career. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the many forms of media. You’ll become proficient in writing, speaking, visual communication and digital media skills. And you will gain practical, real-world, hands-on experience outside the classroom. The College of Communication encompasses three departments: Film & Television, Journalism, and Mass Communication, Advertising & Public Relations. Each department offers professionally oriented undergraduate and graduate programs. The Undergraduate Degree Program, leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, offers majors in Advertising, Film & Television, Journalism, Media Science, and Public Relations. We offer Graduate Degrees in the following disciplines: MS in Advertising, MA in Emerging Media Studies, MS In Television, MFA in Film & Television Studies, MFA in Screenwriting, MS in Media Ventures, MS in Journalism, MS in Media Science, MS in Media Science: Marketing Communication Research, and MS in Public Relations. Our students, alumni and faculty make a daily, lasting impact on the communication industry. Join us!

We're passionate about the transformative power of great communication. For 70 years, we have pursued a singular mission to connect and inspire our community of leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals at every phase of their careers. We provide unique education and networking opportunities to advance careers and build brands. And we celebrate the groundbreaking and game-changing work of our community at the acclaimed Bell Ringer Awards.

We're passionate about the transformative power of great communication. For 70 years, we have pursued a singular mission to connect and inspire our community of leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals at every phase of their careers. We provide unique education and networking opportunities to advance careers and build brands. And we celebrate the groundbreaking and game-changing work of our community at the acclaimed Bell Ringer Awards.