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BUS731 Transforming the Business I Credits 3
BUS732 Transforming the Business II Credits 3

DOC733 Doctoral Disserta on Credits 6
DOC734 Doctoral Project IV Credits 6

NRU School of Marke ng and Communica on

BA in Marke ng & Communica on
MA in Marke ng & Communica on
PhD in Marke ng & Communica on

Communica on is a broad and dynamic field of study.
Students in this study delve into the social, psychological and cultural factors which shape human commu‐
nica on. They also develop specific skills in the areas of public presenta on, of group dynamics and inter‐
personal communica on. As a result, they are ready to drivre and to work effec vely with many kinds of
people in many different se ngs.

Communica on majors complete a set of basic courses. In addi on, students take a number of elec ves
that reflect their individual interests. These include courses in: conflict resolu on, family communica on,
organiza onal communica on, persuasion and persuasive speaking, interviewing, gender communica on,
human rela ons, nonverbal communica on, broadcast presenta on, broadcast wri ng, technical and
professional presenta on, intercultural communica on, and leadership. Advanced students can par cipa‐

te in undergraduate research projects or, if it is possible, conduct internships in the workplace.

BACHELOR OF MARKETING and COMMUNICATION

Credits required for degree completion: 120

Maximum transfer credits accepted: 51

Program length: 4 years*
Cost per credit: US $ 120

 With maximum transfer credits, students may complete the degree program in a shorter amount of
me. Or, students can proceed at a more leisurely pace and complete the program in four years.

Major Credits 65

COMM 201 Found of Interpersonal Communica on Credits 3

COMM 202 Public Presenta on Prac ce Credits 3
COMM 251 Argumenta on and Debate Credits 3
MRK 201 Fundamental Principles of Marke ng Credits 3
MRK 202 Marke ng & Communica on 1 Credits 3
COMM 299 Theories Human Communica on Credits 3
COMM 300 Research Methods in Communica on Credits 3
COMM 499 Communica on Senior Seminar or scipt Credits 3

COMM 290 Thesis Credits 6
Choose five courses from the following list; at least three must be at the 300‐ or 400‐level:

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