Communication
Business degree
Communication
Warren Buffett once told a class of business students that he would pay $100,000 for 10 percent of their future earnings — and increase his bid by 50 percent if they also possessed effective communication skills. Pairing valuable communication expertise with a versatile business foundation, the W. P. Carey business degree in communication prepares you for a bright future in your industry and career of choice.
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Business communication degree courses
The business degree in communication teaches you how to persuade and negotiate, collaborate with peers, manage and work in teams, connect with customers, and influence business success through writing, public speaking, and other forms of communication. Learn to lead and inspire through courses like:
- Business Law and Ethics for Managers
- Business Writing
- Communication in Business and the Professions
- Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation
- Communication in Professions
- Communication Training and Development
- Communication and Work Relationships
- Global Marketing Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Supply Operations
- Leadership in Group Communication
- Marketing and Business Performance
- Organization and Management Leadership
- Principles of International Business
- Survey of International Economics
- Writing for the Professions
Customize your experience
You can earn your business degree in communication on ASU’s Tempe campus, West campus, or Polytechnic campus, from the Arizona State University Colleges at Lake Havasu City, or through ASU Online. No matter where you study, you’ll be a business student with access to all the same W. P. Carey resources and support.
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Careers in business communication
The business degree in communication prepares you for diverse and exciting opportunities, including any of the following careers.
| Career | Growth* | Median Salary* |
|---|---|---|
*Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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| Administrative Services Managers | 12.47% | $81,080 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $96,720 | |
| Business Continuity Planners | $67,280 | |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 15.12% | $73,660 |
| Chief Executives | $168,140 | |
| Copy Writers | 14.81% | $55,940 |
| Cost Estimators | 25.34% | $58,860 |
| Editors | $53,880 | |
| General and Operations Managers | $95,440 | |
| Green Marketers | $96,720 | |
| Human Resources Managers | $102,780 | |
| Industrial Production Managers | $89,190 | |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Management Analysts | 23.87% | $78,600 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,290 | |
| Marketing Managers | $127,130 | |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | $101,510 | |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Sales Managers | 14.95% | $105,260 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | $83,410 | |
| Security Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 13.78% | $59,970 |
| Supply Chain Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Technical Writers | 18.18% | $65,500 |
| Transportation Managers | $81,830 | |
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A major map outlines a major’s critical requirements, elective and required courses, and optimal course sequencing to help you stay on the right track to graduation.
Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements.