Become a master communicator with Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Arts in Communication program. Prepare for a career in public relations, government relations, corporate communications, business writing, journalism, advertising and much more. The communication major combines courses in communication with a thorough liberal arts grounding. Two marketing courses are required in addition. When considering prospective employees, many employers rank communication skills as the most important qualification . The communication, desktop publishing and computer skills students obtain in the program will equip them for a variety of careers inside and outside the communications industry. Courses include Graphics and Layout in Print Media and Principles of Public Relations. To complete this program, 120 credit hours are required.