Business Communication or Communication Studies?
Communication skills are critical and in-demand in every workplace, from large corporations to non-profits. Stevenson University’s Communication Programs in Business Communication and Communication Studies provide you with the critical skills needed for today’s careers. Our programs offer you the advantage of small class sizes, dedicated faculty and mentors, and essential experiences that will hone your communication skills and give the edge employers are looking for.
Program Comparison
Is This Program Right for Me?
Business Communication – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
The Business Communication program offers a communication degree with specialized skills and knowledge in business, writing, and design in order to prepare competent communication practitioners. Students majoring in business communication are prepared for a range of career opportunities in positions such as those found in corporate communication, marketing, public relations, and non-profit leadership among others or to enter graduate school.
Students learn the core elements of competent communication to work with or on diverse communication and creative problem-solving and decision-making teams found in today’s market. Coursework is enhanced and supplemented with practical application in a required internship. Ultimately, graduates of this program are the people who organizations and communities seek to help collaborate and connect with a myriad of individuals and audiences.
Communication Studies – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
The Communication Studies program offers students an opportunity to examine critically how communication functions in personal, public, and professional contexts. Students learn to become ethical and responsible producers and users of messages in response to specific contexts, audiences, and goals, but also learn to think critically about the messages that they consume. Empowering students to challenge assumptions, this program prepares students to serve as change agents and advocates for themselves and others through the power of public discourse. Overall, the undergraduate experience in communication studies equips students for entry into careers that value skilled communication practices as well as into graduate fields appreciative of the critical and practical nature of a communication program.
What Jobs or Internships Can I Get With My Degree After Graduation?
Business Communication – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
- Social Media Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Corporate Communications
- Sports Communication
- Journalist/Writer
Communication Studies – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
- Brand Ambassador
- Cultural Advisor/Liaison
- Communication Coordinator/Officer
- Director of Client Relations
- International Relations and Negotiations
- Lobbyist or Campaign Manager
- Patient/Client Advocate
What Are Some Highlights About This Program to Look Forward To?
Business Communication – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
- Demonstrate communication competency among various publics, through oral and written communication, including speeches, presentations, research, and informal dialogue.
- Demonstrate competency in various forms of business and public writing.
- Demonstrate competency in explaining key concepts and practices of business and other organizations through class projects, case studies, and multimedia presentations.
- Demonstrate competency in key concepts and principles in the fields of video or photography through the production of a finished portfolio or piece.
- Apply principles of publication design and layout by employing both MAC and PC software programs in business applications.
- Demonstrate competency in information technology through word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Complete an internship that satisfies employer and program expectations.
Communication Studies – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art
- Distinguish the communication discipline from related areas of study.
- Apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in personal, public, and professional contexts.
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context using multiple communication modalities and technologies.
- Critically analyze messages in various communication contexts.
- Evaluate the ethical elements of communication situations.
- Utilize communication to embrace differences.
- Interpret diverse perspectives and advocate with empathy for oneself and others.
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