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Field Description
Students examine the theory and practice of communication in a variety of contexts, including business and nonprofit organizations, small groups, the mass media, and video- and computer-based media. Under the auspices of the department, students acquire the knowledge base and analytical skills necessary to become effective communicators within an increasingly intercultural business and public environment. Courses are intended to serve the general student population as well as those students who have selected the corporate communication specialization of the business communication major.
The Major
Business Communication Major with a Specialization in Corporate Communication
The business communication major is designed for students who are interested in careers in business journalism, corporate communication, or graphic communication. Because the business communication field is essentially interdisciplinary in nature, the program integrates courses from several departments in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business.
The corporate communication specialization prepares students for careers as communication specialists in business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations in such fields as media relations, investor relations, corporate advertising, and employee communication. Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720.
The major also offers specializations in graphic communication (see the Department of Fine and Performing Arts listing) and business writing (see the Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions listing).
Program Prerequisites 12 credits
Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies | 3 credits | |
Fundamentals of Management | 3 credits | |
Marketing Foundations | 3 credits | |
Business Statistics I | 3 credits | |
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Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits | |
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Micro-Economics | 3 credits | |
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Macro-Economics | 3 credits | |
Current Economic Problems | 3 credits |
Major/Specialization: 30 credits
Interdisciplinary Core 12 credits
Business Communication
Business Communication | 3 credits |
Marketing/Advertising
Choose one course:
Advertising and Marketing Communications | 3 credits | |
Marketing Research | 3 credits | |
Consumer Behavior | 3 credits |
Management
Choose one course:
Business or Arts and Sciences Elective
One business or arts and sciences elective (at the 2000 level or above) to be selected upon consultation with the program advisor and with the advisor's approval.
Specialization Requirements 18 credits
Required Courses 9 credits
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 credits | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits |
Electives 9 credits
Communication and Advocacy in Business and Public Affairs | 3 credits | |
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics | variable |
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits |
The Minor
A minor in the Department of Communication Studies provides students with a concentration in an area of study of acknowledged importance to every career path. The minor consists of two courses at the 3000 level or above and the communication studies capstone course,
. While students may elect any two courses listed below, possible areas of concentration include the following: corporate communication, media studies, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and public communication.Choose any two courses from those listed:
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
Speech Composition and Delivery | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 credits | |
Business Communication | 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Advanced Speech Writing | 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics | variable |
Complete the minor with the communication studies capstone course:
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits |
Courses
Courses in Communication Studies (COM)
Speech Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Intensive Voice and Diction | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication and Advocacy in Business and Public Affairs | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Information and Society | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
"The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media " | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Speech Composition and Delivery | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Speaking to the Camera | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Business Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Linguistics and Language Learning | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Structure and History of English | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Globalization of English | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Speech Writing | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
SELECTED TOPICS | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Selected Topics | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Ind Stud Com I | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Ind Stud Com II | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 8 - 10 hours plus periodic conferences with internship coordinator; 3 credits | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 8 - 10 hours plus periodic conferences with internship coordinator; 3 credits | |
Hon Corp Com | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Hon Corp Com | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Hon Top in Com Stud | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Hon Communic I | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester | |
Hon Com Stud II | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester |