The major in Business Communication is an interdisciplinary degree requiring upper division coursework in communication, business and journalism.

The B.A. in Business Communication also requires two semesters of college-level study of one language other than English. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing two semesters of college-level literature in one language other than English. In either case, these two courses must be taken for college credit.

Communication (6 hours): Six hours of upper-division courses are required

Writing (12 hours): The upper-division writing requirements included course from communication and journalism.

Business (9 hours): Required coursework in business includes a total of three courses or nine hours. It is recommended, though not required, that the three courses come from one of three areas within the business component: public relations, advertising, and communication; international communication; and managerial communication.

Business Communication majors are required to compete in either the Dowling Oratory Contest or the Bourke Extemporaneous Speaking Contest to complete major requirements. A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course required for the major. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.

Details about the business communication degree can be found on the catalog web page.