Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communication
Black Hills State University

Program Details

The bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communication from Black Hills State University combines coursework from both the school’s Mass Communication and Business programs for an interdisciplinary experience. Students gain the knowledge and skills to perform skillfully as strategic communication specialists in the business world.

Classes expose students to topics in accounting, marketing, media law, and more. Students also gain skills in graphic communication, newswriting, video production, and web design. An internship serves as a capstone experience where students work in a business or communications setting.

Graduates of this online communication degree have wide-ranging career options, such as:

  • Public relations
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Event coordination
  • Conflict resolution
  • Broadcast and social media management
  • Human resources

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

AACSB International (AACSB)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Black Hills State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for admission: minimum GPA of 2.6; minimum ACT of 18; minimum SAT of 970; or rank in top 60% of high school class
  • Students age 22 and over may take the ACCUPLACER placement exam instead of the ACT/SAT.