Bachelor's Degree in Business Communications

Communication Is Key

In an increasingly global marketplace, business communication is more important than ever. The Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a Specialization in Business Communications from DeVry emphasizes internal and external communication for companies, media, nonprofits and government entities. Our online and hybrid Business Communication Specialization will help you hone your skills in professional speaking, writing and research.

Get to Know Our Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Business Communications

The Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Business Communications covers a variety of functions related to an organization’s internal and external communications. You can gain skills in areas such as public relations, journalism and technical writing as you learn to communicate with confidence, clarity and credibility. You can enhance your abilities in such areas as researching and conducting interviews for written pieces, developing written and verbal communications, creating public presentations and providing management support.


Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Communications with Business Communication Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.

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What You'll Learn

The Business Communications Specialization covers the following:

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    Production

    Study media types, delivery techniques and methods This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, electronic and visual media.
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    Writing

    Prepare effective and appropriate written communication.
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    Sales and Marketing

    Gain knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration and sales.
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    Active Learning

    Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
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    Training

    Select and use appropriate or instructional methods and procedures when training others.
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    Complex Problem Solving

    Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
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    Organization

    Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
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    Critical Thinking

    Learn how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Your Financial Aid Options

Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with our Business Communications Specialization may consider careers such as:

  • Advertising Copywriter

  • Crisis and Emergency Communications Specialist

  • Corporate Communications Specialist

  • Employee Relations Manager

  • Freelance Journalist

  • Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Media Relations Coordinator

  • Training and Employee Development Manager

Core Degree Courses

Business Communications

BUSN412 Business Policy
MGMT303 Principles of Management
MGMT330 Business Communication
PSYC315 Social Psychology
SOCS335 Workplace Culture and Communication
SOCS350 Cultural Diversity in the Professions
TC220 Rhetorical Strategies for Technical Communication
TC420 Marketing and Corporate Communications

Senior Project

COMM491 Senior Project I
COMM492 Senior Project II

General Degree Courses

Communication Skills

ENGL112 Composition
ENGL135 Advanced Composition
ENGL216 Technical Writing

One of:

SPCH275 Public Speaking
SPCH276 Intercultural Communication

Humanities1

HIST405 United States History
LAS432 Technology, Society, and Culture

One of:

ETHC334 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ETHC445 Principles of Ethics

One of:

HUMN303 Introduction to the Humanities
HUMN304 Multi-Ethnic Humanities

Social Sciences

LAWS310 The Legal Environment
POLI3302 Political Science
PSYC305 Motivation and Leadership
SOCS185 Culture and Society

One of:

SOCS325 Environmental Sociology
SOCS350 Cultural Diversity in the Professions

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

BIOS105 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
MATH114 Algebra for College Students
MATH221 Statistics for Decision-Making
SCI228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab
SUST210 Renewable Energy: Science, Technology and Management

Applied Technologies

BIS155 Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab
BIAM110 Introduction to Business Analytics

Personal and Professional Development

CARD405 Career Development
COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Business

BIS245 Database Essentials for Business with Lab
BUSN115 Introduction to Business and Technology
BUSN319 Marketing
COMP100 Computer Applications for Business with Lab
ECON312 Principles of Economics
MGMT404 Project Management

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1Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
2Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this course.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.