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Master of Arts in Communication/ Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Dual Degree Program
Joanne Morgan, M.A. in Communication Program Director Sandra Reid, Ph.D., Master of Business Administration Program Director
The M.A. in Communication equips students with the academic knowledge and professional skills related to the field of communication, by providing a focus on communication studies as well as organizational communication management. Students are exposed to theory, research methods, and contemporary trends in communication along with improving their skills in public speaking, designing effective visual support for messages, using technology related to communication, and leading communication activities for groups in order to support effective messaging throughout (and outside of) an organization.
The MBA provides the knowledge and competency skills needed for strategic and visionary leadership which are needed in today's successful organizations operating in the global community. The MBA curriculum gives special attention to critical/analytical thinking skill development necessary for effective decision making and leading others in the execution of strategic plans.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to pursue a Dual Master's Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master's degrees which comprise the dual degree program.
PROGRAM CONTINUANCE:
Prerequisite course work must be satisfied for both degree programs.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:
MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION
| 12 hours |
Required Common Curriculum |
| 18 hours |
Required Master of Arts in Communication Curriculum |
| 6 hours |
Master of Business Administration Required Curriculum used as Master of Arts in Communication Electives |
| 18 hours |
Master of Business Administration Required Curriculum |
| 54 hours |
TOTAL Dual Degree |
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
| 12 hours |
Required Common Curriculum |
| 24 hours |
MBA Required Core Curriculum |
| 18 hours |
Master of Arts in Communication Required Curriculum |
| 54 hours |
TOTAL Dual Degree |
STUDY PLAN:
Required Common Curriculum (12 hours)
COMA 6305 |
Presentation Communication (S-L) |
| COMA 6307 |
Communication Leadership for Groups |
| COMA 6309 |
Social Media and Communication |
| COMA 6321 |
Strategic Communication for Organizations |
Master of Arts in Communication Required Curriculum (18 hours)
COMA 6301 |
Advanced Communication Theory |
| COMA 6303 |
Digital Media Communication |
| COMA 6312 |
Advanced Persuasive Communication |
| COMA 6314 |
Intercultural Communication |
| COMA 6324 |
Communication for Global Organizations |
| COMA 6326 |
Organizational Communication Management Graduate Research Project |
Master of Business Administration Required Curriculum (24 hours)
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
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