Communication Management (M.B.A.)

Communication Management. This program is designed to graduate professionals in creating, managing and communicating about the corporate reputation. Coursework focuses on theory, research, and practical application of principles related to corporate communication.

The graduate will be able to

differentiate between various approaches to the study of communication,
critically analyze messages to identify embedded meanings,
frame local, national, or global issues from a communication perspective, and d) create meaningful communication strategies to accomplish personal and organizational goals.

M.B.A. Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Sequence

There are two options to satisfying the Prerequisite Sequence. Option 1 are two graduate courses that can be taken at Brenau. Option 2 are a series of undergraduate courses which could have been taken at Brenau, or transferred in as appropriate undergraduate classes from a regionally accredited university. For either option, the class must be taken within the last 5 years with a minimum grade of B. Students may use option 1 for one course and option 2 for the other.

Option 1

Option 2

In place of BA 514:
AC 201 - Accounting Principles I (Financial)
and BA 327 - Managerial Finance
In place of BA 508:
BA 206 - Microeconomics *
and BA 207 - Macroeconomics

Introduction Sequence

To enhance their success in the program, students are required to take the following introduction sequence. All MBA students must pass all introduction sequence courses before moving into the core or global sequence.

Global Sequence

Choose one course from the list below.

Core:

Communication Management Major

M.B.A. total hours:

Total semester hours required for degree, after the Prerequisite Sequence is completed and beginning with the Introduction Sequence: 42-45

The total hours depend on the major chosen.