BABC in Communication Management

Communication is key to your success. The value of exceptional communication skills in the corporate setting can't be underestimated. In fact, a company's or organization's performance can be directly tied to its ability to effectively communicate, both internally and externally. If you are looking for comprehensive knowledge of business communication and the how to strategically manage this valuable resource, this degree specialization is for you.

Degree Learning Objectives:

  • Identify leadership qualities and assess the effectiveness for future, personal, career directions
  • Examine interpersonal communication and business management practices which help you to manage difficult business situations and resolve intra-organizational conflict, and achieve an organization’s business goals
  • Understand and apply communication and collaboration technologies which influences the creation, content, and pattern of knowledge networks within and between organizations
  • Develop foundational business communication knowledge and skills through the core courses
Who Should Enroll: 

Students seeking to gain a competitive edge in the field of business communication will find this degree especially relevant. Whether you are just entering the workforce or are an experienced business leader or owner who is engaged in developing and increasing the scope of your present teams and organization, a degree program in communication management provides you with the necessary tools to succeed. This specialization also may appeal to anyone seeking to advance their professional development with an expertise in communication.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
12 Business Communication Core Courses36 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
2 Interdisciplinary Courses6 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
1 Elective3 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT100 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG100 The Writing Process
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART101 Art Appreciation
ENG101 English Composition
ENG102 English Literature
IT102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH101 College Mathematics
SCI201 Science and Technology
SCI202 Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI203 Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
12 Business Communication Core Courses36 Credits
BBA311 Using the Internet in Business
BC322 Business Presentations
BC345 Organizational Communication
BC350 Human Communication
BC352 Fundamentals of Business Writing
BC355 Business Communication Contexts
BC360 Communication Technologies
BC370 Public Relations
BC372 Intercultural Communication
BC375 The Evolution of Communication Media
BC380 Team Communication
ETH401 Making Ethical Management Decisions
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA101 Introduction to Business
BBA110 History of Business
BBA204 Legal Environment of Business
BBA210 Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA211 Introduction to Management
BBA212 Technical Writing
2 Interdisciplinary Courses6 Credits
BC300 The Art of Human Experience
MATH301 Business Mathematics
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG201 Human and Cultural Geography
HIST201 History of World Literature
HUM201 Peace and Conflict Studies
MATH201 Intermediate Algebra
PSY201 Psychology of the Organization
1 Elective3 Credits

Select 1 from BBA or BC level 300-499

4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BC403 Professional Development and Leadership
BC465 Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC470 Collaboration Technology Systems
BC475 Organizational Training and Development
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BC491 Business Communication Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.