Overview

The Communication BSc program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers focus and expertise to position the graduate for broad career opportunities in many areas of communication, emphasizing writing skills, creative thinking, and technology.

Students can tailor their degree to what most interests them, choosing from a long list of minor courses of study.

The B.S. in Communication program teaches aviation, aerospace, and technical vocabulary while fine-tuning reading and writing skills – all to help foster a technological perspective. This perspective prepares graduates for a career with traditional media or in corporate communication, aviation communication, or technical journalism.

Beyond the fundamentals of communication, students learn how scientists think, how research questions are framed, and how various methodologies are used to pursue scientific goals.

Key facts:

The art of delivering information continues to evolve with each new medium, creating new opportunities across virtually every industry. Skilled communicators who can analyze complex information and deliver effective messages in print and digital formats are in demand from the newsroom to the boardroom. ERAU has focused its B.S. in Communication online degree on the specific needs of technical and science-minded students who want to gain the valuable knowledge not offered in a general communication degree program.

Choosing this degree can provide students with an advantage in understanding how to interpret, analyze, and report on technological and scientific topics across all types of media.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Science and Technology Communication

Communication Research Theory and Methods

Mass Communication Law and Ethics

Aviation and Aerospace Communication

Environmental Communication

Media Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript or equivalent (GED®, HiSET® or TASC®);
- Rigor of high school academic program and academic performance will be assessed at a 2.5 unweighted GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
Official transcripts from all postsecondary, accredited degree-granting institutions, if applicable
Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, if applicable

The university expects all applicants to have completed by high school graduation the following course work, at a minimum:

Four years of English
Three years of mathematics, including Algebra I or Applied Math I & II, Formal Logic or Geometry
Three years of history or social science
Two years of science in at least two different areas, with at least one lab experience

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44324 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44324 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

40296 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40296 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Daytona Beach

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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