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x remove Communication Studies, B.A., B.S.
Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

The curriculum includes coursework covering a wide variety of topics, including courses from other major programs within and outside the School of Communications relevant to communication studies.

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Career Options

Professional opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Media
  • Writing
  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Promotions and sales
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Communication research
  • Philanthropic organizations
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Communications Studies at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Product Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Public Relations
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Marketing Communications
  • Digital Marketing
  • Selling Techniques
  • Communications
  • Sales
  • Presentations

Source: EMSI, 2020

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