Boston University - [BU], Massachusetts, Boston - Courses & Fees

Boston, Massachusetts

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Boston University Master of Science in Emerging Media Studies is the nation’s first graduate program in emerging media and the critical role it plays in daily modern life.
The Master of Arts in Emerging Media Studies (EMS) offers instruction concerning social and emerging media from the perspectives of technology studies and social science.
Students will learn about the latest research and insights about Big Data, analytical techniques for social media, and human behavior to support the optimal deployment of new communication technology.
The EMS master’s program is normally a 10-month (three semesters), 40-credit program, and includes a final project and participation in a three-semester collaborative research project seminar.
Students may also choose to complete an internship or write a master’s thesis.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Priority Application Deadline	Feb 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline	May 1, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	$14590

Academic Eligibility:

Higher Secondary Certificate/ISC (State board exams may also be considered for admission).
Students must complete a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or the international equivalent).
Students required an average grade of 3.0. (83 to 86% or B grade).
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

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298 / 340

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3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

A minimum score of 125 is required in the online Duolingo test.

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
Online Written and Video Questions: This assessment is done in an asynchronous format, so applicants can complete their responses on their own schedule, before the deadline.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The careers after graduation are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated	Variable	Yes	Jul 1, 2021
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
R&D Systems Scholarship	$1500	Yes	Jul 19, 2023