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.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-16 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-10 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science Journalism Digital Media View 19 other Bachelors in Library Science in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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 Fee

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International

58293 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 58293 USD per year during 48 months.
National

58293 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 58293 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

58293 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 58293 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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