B.S. in Business Administration - Public Relations

Help develop the skills needed to create integrated messaging to improve media opportunities for your organization and to successfully manage internal and external communications. You will study ways to apply the principles and practices of public relations to generate positive publicity and media coverage in this concentration. 
With no time limit, you can transfer in up to 135 credits, and focus up to 75 percent of your program on business courses while completing general education requirements. You'll be prepared for a growing number of job opportunities as part of a community of other motivated adult learners and supportive faculty around the world. You'll also be ready to continue your education in a range of graduate programs, including the M.B.A. offered in our School of Management, wherein according to Financial Times and U.S. News & World Report, is ranked in the top 10 largest online graduate programs for business by enrollment.

MA in Business Communication - Leading the Customer-Driven Organization

This specialization examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your organizations customers – both internal  and external. You also will gain highly relevant and valued practical knowledge on positive leadership and how it functions in relation to the customer. Putting your customer first is key. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered. But times are changing. 

Master of Arts in Managerial Communication with a Concentration in Business

The Master of Arts in Managerial Communication prepares you to assess complex business challenges and implement innovative solutions. You'll complete a 24-credit core, which provides key individual and organizational communication skills and knowledge, and then choose a 12-credit concentration from one of several disciplines to complete an interdisciplinary degree with career flexibility. This 36-credit hour program, offered online, prepares you to assess individual and organizational ethical issues and their impact when making decisions, negotiate mutually supported solutions to interpersonal workplace conflicts, integrate communications technology for rapidly changing business environments, and more.
The Business concentration will delve deep into accounting, financial, marketing, and the analysis and resolution of organizational issues. This concentration will help you develop a diverse managerial skill set to compliment the leadership and communications skills you will master in the core courses.

Master of Science in Management: Public Relations

The public relations specialization in the Master of Science (MS) in management provides students with a solid grounding in public relations theory, legal and ethical issues confronted by practitioners, and the analytic and creative skills necessary to excel in the profession. The capstone experience provides the student with an opportunity to observe and participate in the production and assessment of a public relations campaign, providing the student with the opportunity to analyze the effects of various strategies and practices in the workplace. The program is designed to meet the needs of both the entry-level employee and the working professional who seek a more formal grounding in the profession. 

Master of Science in Communications and Information Management

The MS in Communications and Information Management will augment your management skills and prepare you to lead projects and people across multiple disciplines and organizational sectors. More than ever, the ability to work across boundaries and nurture interdisciplinary connections is essential for success in today's global business environment. Effective strategic responses and management of communication and information resources have become increasingly critical as the rapid growth of electronic communication and internet-based technologies revolutionize the way we do business and obtain knowledge.  This degree will give you the knowledge, tools and perspective to guide your department, organization or business to develop a strong, more efficient operational foundation whether increasing the productivity of managers and coworkers through information processes, planning the integration of information and communication technologies, management mountains of data and leading people and projects, or simply developing strategies for communication or information policies.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Communication: Degree Completion

Brandman University's Bachelor's in Business Administration prepares you for career advancement and opportunities in a dynamic, global business environment through an innovative and career-relevant curriculum. Accomplished faculty with strong academic credentials and real-world industry experience prepare you to: communicate effectively in professional settings, use technology to support business decision-making, utilize business competencies in the classroom and in the office, understand cultural differences and diversity in for-profit global settings, and evaluate ethical issues in business, environments and develop intelligent solutions. Core curriculum includes the study of persuasion theory, public speaking, electronic media, and public relations.

Bachelor in Business Administration - Technical Communication

Earn your bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Technical Communication from DeVry University, and gain the knowledge and experience needed to put technical information into easily understandable language so you can take advantage of growing career opportunities in technical writing and editing. Technical communication positions are expected to increase with a growing demand for technical writers and editors in fields like law, medicine, science and technology. Writing for software companies, interpreting technical material for a general readership, preparing content for the Internet, and producing user's guides, training materials and instruction manuals are some of the specific assignments a technical communication specialist may receive. 

BA/Organizational Management - Communications

One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, decision-making, human resource management, group behavior, and ethics. Students with a background and/or interest in Communications can  resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas. Students with a concentration in Communications will have examined various types of communication and their applicability to specific situations and audiences. These students will combine their Communications education with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, human resource management, decision making and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer up to 12 credits of Communications coursework into their Communications concentration no matter when you took them.

Master of Science - Professional and Technical Communication

NJIT's Master of Science - Professional and Technical Communication program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of technical communication. The program is intended for students and communication professionals who want to develop abilities in digital media, usability testing and knowledge management, user-centered design, writing and speaking in teams, technical editing, advanced communication theory and research methods, in technology, and in corporations.
Students must show a statement outlining how the degree will meet personal and professional objectives, a current resume, two letters of recommendation, a portfolio of work (writing, web development, CD-ROM or other appropriate showcase of work). Students must have an undergraduate degree in a field of science, computer science or engineering. International applicants are required to submit GRE scores and TOEFL scores of 550 minimum (pencil and paper) and 213 minimum (computer-based). The MS in Professional and Technical Communication requires 33 credit hours to complete.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Strategic Public and Corporate Communication

The concentration in Strategic Public and Corporate Communication provides students with a strong foundation for advancement in the professional world or to pursue graduate study in communication and related fields. Students will learn both the theory and the practice of ethical, strategic, and persuasive communication to internal (e.g., employees) and external (e.g., customers, suppliers, the general public, and the community) audiences. Advertising and public relations will be taught as strategic functions of an integrated marketing communication (IMC) plan that works in tandem with events planning, promotions, and community relations to connect an organization to its multiple and diverse constituencies. This concentration recognizes the importance of planning and directing strategic communications for all organizations and businesses.
Students can obtain a degree in four years (less with transfer credits). Those entering with an associate's degree or equivalent can earn their degree in about two years. Prospective students with prior college credit and/or other credit-bearing experience can submit transcripts for an evaluation and degree plan. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. Courses are offered in an accelerated, 8-week format. 

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication

Are you looking for the ability and knowledge you need to take your communication skills to a whole new level? Are you challenged by the intricacies of communicating your vision to your boss, teammates, community, or stakeholders? Then a BA in Professional Communication may be the degree program for you! You'll gain the edge you need for greater success in any career with this program. You'll develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies for specific target audiences based on cultural, social, and relational factors. This degree should be of special interest to anyone looking to enter the fields of the media, public relations, blogging, sales, or human resources.

Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications

The master of science in integrated marketing communications (IMC) at Golden Gate University meets the need for a focused graduate education that prepares students for versatile careers in marketing communications. With coordination in terms of positioning, messages, and timing, leading marketing organizations today are creating and managing their communications in an integrated fashion, all developed in support of overall organizational objectives. This is in contrast with the outdated approach of separate and often uncoordinated efforts in advertising, promotions, public relations, direct marketing communications, sponsorships, etc. There is strong growth among agencies that deliver integrated solutions and among their client firms using those approaches. Our program will help the student prepare for a key role in such organizations.
We place a strong emphasis on practical content in our courses. we make extensive use of real-world cases and utilize class discussion to a great degree to that end. Your classes will be highly participative and will help you develop skills for working in a team-based, problem solving setting. You'll get to know your classmates well, and they will enhance your network of colleagues because our classes are small.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Communication

Fort Hays State University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Communication. The Business Communication program provides students with some flexibility in designing their course of study depending upon their career interests. This major prepares students for a variety of employment possibilities in business and industry. The Business Communication major recognizes the dynamic nature of communication and prepares graduates for leadership positions in the global work environment of today's business world. Graduates are in demand in a number of organizations because of their exposure to a variety of software programs and educational experiences. Students accept employment in management and marketing trainee positions, human resources departments, corporate training programs, or sales and sales management after completing the Business Communication major. The course length is 8-16 weeks using Blackboard technology with 3 starts per year. To complete this program, students need 124 credits.

Certificate in Contemporary Communications

The UMass Lowell online Contemporary Communications Certificate is an introductory certificate preparing students for work in an information-driven, rapidly changing workplace. Students will develop skills in research, graphic presentation of material, writing, analysis, and the use of technology as a tool for communication.

Communications for the Investor Relations Professional course

The Communications for the Investor Relations Professional course focuses developing the communications skills needed by the investor relations professional in dealing with the investment community, and on understanding the communications environment involved in creating a dialogue between publicly held companies and their investor constituents.

Communication Interference

part of Sender/Receiver Skills - eVideo (Communication/Workplace C12) series.