The electronic media have a profound impact on daily life and the future of local and global communities. The School of Communication Electronic Media Program is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of men and women who seek to dedicate their professional lives to the broadcasting arts, crafts and businesses.

Broadcasting majors study all aspects of television, radio and cable operations in preparation for careers as television and broadcasting professionals. Both a major and a minor are offered in Broadcasting. The program emphasizes hands-on learning within a multicultural, international context. Students consistently win Emmys and 1st place awards in national broadcasting competitions.

All broadcasting students are encouraged to become involved in UMTV (the campus cable television channel is made available to Coral Gables Comcast subscribers, the UM campus and over the internet) and the student-run radio station, WVUM-FM, a 1.3 kilowatt station serving South Florida.

The School's contemporary broadcasting facilities consist of state of the art all digital television and radio studios several digital post production facilities and related capabilities.