Overview

Key facts

All organizations - both profit and non-profit - need strong communicators. Successful professionals in this field rise to senior level management, participate in major decisions, and play an integral role in how an organization is publicly represented.

A communication specialist may be called on to perform a number of duties including:

Devising impactful ways to introduce a new brand or product
Planning a national or international conference
Managing a company’s social media presence and initiatives
Coordinating special events, press conferences, and media plans

Program features

The Communication (Online) program of Drexel University provides the skills and knowledge to package a message in a variety of formats and for any audience

You’ll gain broad theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience as you strengthen your sensitivity to different experiences and viewpoints, preparing you to succeed in a culturally diverse world where ideas and technology are constantly changing

Courses are taught by renowned and internationally-recognized faculty

You can transfer up to 135 quarter credits (90 semester credits) from any regionally accredited institution of higher learning, as long as you received a grade of C or better

What can you do with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication?

Because of the demand for meaningful and effective communication in today’s job market, communication majors have the option to take on a variety of roles:

Brand Manager
Communication Specialist
Copywriter
Internal Communications Manager
Journalist
Marketing Communications Specialist
Political Campaign Manager
Public relations specialist
Social Media Manager

Programme Structure

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits. Use our quarter to semester credit converter to calculate the difference.

You can transfer up to 135 quarter credits (equivalent to 90 semester credits) from any accredited institution of higher learning as long as the grade is a C or better. Most credits will fulfill liberal arts or general classes. You must complete fifty percent of the Communication Core and Concentration requirements at Drexel.

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Digital Media View 52 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Between 0 – 23 previous college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution
Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
Official high school transcripts
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Personal Essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

87840 USD / full

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Out-of-State

87840 USD / full

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In-State

87840 USD / full

≈ 87840 USD / full

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Program features

What can you do with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication?

Programme Structure

Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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