Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

Business communication is a unique field of study, combining business acumen, management knowledge, interpersonal, organizational and inter-cultural communication skills along with technological expertise. JIU’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication programs offer a multidisciplinary approach in preparing you to meet the complex interpersonal and management challenges in today’s marketplace. Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in communications are emphasized.

You can expect an exciting blend of academic theory and practical skills that you will apply to your current professional situation, all of which will give you insights into how to effectively develop, manage and evaluate communications plans and key messaging to create corporate value and meet objectives.

REQUIRED PROGRAM DISCLOSURES

Federal Regulations require that Institutions of Higher Education provide to students required information regarding each program. This information includes potential occupations in which the program prepares students, tuition and fees, completion rates and median loan debt.


Occupations:

Please note that this is a list of possible occupations, and is not comprehensive; actual occupation depends upon students' experiences, past education, degree and specialization while at JIU, and industry and employer requirements.


Estimated Program Costs:

Tuition Fees Books (Supplies) Fees Total Program Cost
$63,600 $6,800 $100 $70,500
Estimated Total Tuition and Fees above does not reflect the use of transfer credits towards a Degree Program, which, if accepted, may reduce the estimated cost of total tuition, books and supplies. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of JIU.


Tuition:

Course Tuition
Three-Credit Course $1,590
Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of JIU.


On-time Completion Rates:

Total Completed1 Completed On-Time2 On-Time Completion Rate
26 23 88%
  1. Includes all students who completed the given program between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11 regardless of how long it took to complete the program.
  2. Includes only those students who completed between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11 and completed on-time (100% of the program length, as indicated on the JIU Enrollment Agreement).

Please note, that the on-time completion rates reflected here are impacted by program credits transferred into JIU from other universities.


Median Loan Debt:

  Amt. Borrowed Median
Title IV Loan Debt $30,742.00
Private Ed. Loan $0
  Median Amount Owed
Institutional Finance Plans $0

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIZATIONS