Program Overview

Introduction to the MBA + M.A. Strategic Communication Dual Degree

The MBA + M.A. Strategic Communication dual degree is designed to equip graduates with the ability to navigate complex business challenges while effectively communicating with stakeholders. This program combines the quantitative rigor of the MBA with a nuanced understanding of communication strategy from the M.A.

Program Description

Master the art of strategic communication while honing your business acumen. Gain insights into public relations, communication, and digital media, while benefiting from a blend of business tools and analytical knowledge. The dual degree program reduces the required credits to 62 by counting courses from the M.A. in strategic communication toward the MBA.

Program Requirements

To take advantage of the credit savings, students must be admitted to the dual degree program before completing either the strategic communication or MBA program.

MBA Courses (32 credits)

• ACCT 600 Financial Reporting and Analysis
• BUAD 620 Fundamentals of Analytics
• BUAD 631 Operations Management and Management Science
• BUAD 640 Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments
• BUAD 670 Managing People, Teams and Organizations
• BUAD 680 Marketing Management
• BUAD 690 Corporate Strategy
• ECON 603 Economic Analysis for Business Policy
• FINC 650 Financial Management
  • Choose one 3-credit elective with an international perspective, including:
    • BUAD 641 Managing the Global Enterprise
    • BUAD 678 Leading Across Boundaries
    • BUAD 682 International Marketing
    • FINC 615 International Finance
  • Professional development seminars:
    • BUEC 601 Building Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking (1 credit)
    • BUEC 603 Communicating, Branding and Career Networking (1 credit)

M.A. in Strategic Communication Courses (30 credits)

For the most up-to-date list of required courses for the M.A. in strategic communication, please refer to the relevant academic resources.

Admissions Information

Applicants can apply directly for the dual degree program or, if currently enrolled in either the M.A. or MBA program, only need to apply to the other. Please note that applicants must meet the admission requirements of both the MBA and the M.A. in strategic communication.

Dual Graduate Degrees Offered

The university offers a range of dual graduate degrees, including:

• MBA + M.A. Strategic Communication
• MBA + MCE (Civil Engineering)
• MBA + MChE (Chemical Engineering)
• MBA + M.S. in Accounting
• MBA + M.S. in Business Analytics and Information Management
• MBA + M.S. in Computer Science
• MBA + M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• MBA + M.S. in Finance
• MBA + M.S. in Hospitality Business Management
• MBA + M.S. in International Business
• MBA + M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
• MBA + M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• MBA + Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
• M.S. in Business Analytics and Information Management + M.S. in Cybersecurity