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One of the most important skills for those looking to enter the business world is communication. Whether it’s designing a marketing campaign, channeling business through the web, writing interoffice emails, writing advertising copy, or reaching out to your customers and clients, the common thread is communication. A degree in business administration with a concentration in communications is a great place to learn the skills and principles behind communicating effectively. The first step is to understand the varying needs of the different venues where communication is required such as with customers, within a corporate environment, through visual presentation, or through written material. Along with a solid foundation in business administration, economics, accounting principles, finance, and business law, the degree program will prepare students for many aspects of business.

A business and communication background is well suited to a variety of professions. Excellent business sense and communication principles can work well toward a career as a technical writer, copy writer, or grant writer in either employment or freelance situations. Both corporate and communication skills could also lead to a career as a corporate trainer where such skills are essential to providing necessary instruction to employees and coworkers in team environments. Effective communication and business skills are also great assets for a career in public relations.

Example Courses

• Marketing and Corporate Communications
• Proposal and Grant Writing
• Visual Design

Potential Industries

• Corporate Training
• Public Relations
• Technical Writing

Colleges Offering Degree

• Brandman University
• DeVry University
• Camosun College