Overview

Strong written and verbal communication skills are among the top qualities that employers look for in recent college graduates.

Learn from faculty with real-world experience. The Communication curriculum from Purdue Global is vetted by leading and experienced professionals, so you learn the latest skills and practices. Coursework emphasizes:

Writing and speaking skills, group dynamics, team building, and resolving complex issues that arise in the workplace

Planning and developing dynamic, interactive multimedia presentations

Understanding the effects of technology, government and industry regulation, and legal and ethical issues in communication

Using new media and software applications most frequently used in business, institutional, and home environments

Courses combine both theory and application, enabling you to gain a critical understanding of social issues, new media, and effective writing and speaking skills.

In your first course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your degree plan with a faculty member to align your degree path with your career outcomes.

Careers

This program is designed to prepare you to enter fields such as advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics and public administration, ministry, social services, opinion and market research, fundraising, civil service, international business, and management.

General and Operations Managers

Marketing Managers

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media and Broadcasting

Public Speaking for the Professional

Tools for the Digital Age

Organizational Communication

Technical Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-12 00:00:00

More details

Multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 205 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes.

Proof of sufficient funds

Submit applicable fees

Visa requirements

Proof of secondary completion

Transcripts

Be at least 18 years old.

Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

Evidence of high school graduation or equivalent must be presented to the University.

Prior to starting an academic program, you may be required to take an entrance examination.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16695 USD / year

≈ 16695 USD / year
Out-of-State

16695 USD / year

≈ 16695 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16695 USD / year

≈ 16695 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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