Location:

Radford, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Advertising & Public Relations

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Department of Communication offers a Master of Science in Corporate and Professional Communication designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the public or private sector as well as for pursuing doctoral work. The degree allows students to focus their studies in specific areas of interest and offers both theoretical and practical applications in professional and corporate communication careers. The program is designed to prepare students for a turbulent business, economic, and social climate where effective communication is central to the success of organizations of all sizes, goals, and types. The goal of the program is to create individuals who possess a solid understanding of communication theory and practice and who are capable of making important contributions to contemporary organizations. Students who have graduated from the program enter fields where sophisticated communication skills and knowledge are important, e.g., public relations, human resources, human relations, management, teaching, training, and sales.