Online BA in Communication and Media Studies careers
An online degree to launch your career
100% online
Marketable skills
Prepare for new opportunities with a 100% online BA in Communication and Media Studies from Brenau University. Study on your schedule to gain expertise in media trends, written and oral communication, creative writing, communications theory and more.
- Receive guidance from expert faculty with experience in the field.
- Choose from a variety of electives, including an optional practicum in audio or video production.
- Learn in small classes on a flexible schedule.
Career Services Department
Brenau University has a Career Services Department where the College of Business & Communication provides in person and virtual professional development sessions to cover career-related topics and assist students with documents that they need for their job searches. Students also have access to Tiger Threads closet within the College of Business & Communication. Tiger Threads closet provides students with access to free professional clothing.
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Pursue a fulfilling career in communications
Advertising manager $133,380 per year1
Entertainment manager $73,810 per year2
Public relations specialist $62,800 per year3
Copywriter $56,565 per year4
Join a growing industry
With an online BA in Communication and Media Studies from Brenau University, you can pursue a variety of enriching careers. Job openings for occupations in communications and media are expected to grow 6% this decade,5 providing many opportunities for you to enter or advance in this industry.
With your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be eligible for work in public relations, advertising, marketing, media consulting, copywriting and other media and communications fields. Brenau alumni have gone on to establish successful careers with highly respected employers such as MLB Tonight, Jacobs Media, Cox Media Group and WarnerMedia.
- Media and communications occupations earn $62,340 on average.5
- The job outlook for advertising managers is expected to grow 10% by 2031, which is faster than average.1
- Expect 115,800 openings in communications careers each year through 2031.5
Program outcomes and skills acquired
What you’ll learn
In this online bachelor’s degree program, you will:
- Learn about communication theory, creative writing and more.
- Learn about media trends and how to adapt to a changing industry.
- Build an understanding of the issues facing the media industry and develop meaningful solutions.
- Gain marketable skills in written and oral communication, including effective persuasion and argument.
Skills you’ll gain
- Audio production
- Creative writing
- Crisis communication
- Critical thinking
- Intercultural communication
- Media literacy
- Nonverbal communication
- Oral communication
- Written communication
Support beyond graduation
At Brenau University, support doesn’t end at graduation. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to launch or advance in your career. From writing your resume to negotiating your salary, we support you every step of the way. Here are a few examples of career support you can expect as a Brenau student or alumnus.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers.” Sept. 8, 2022. Retrieved Mar. 20, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages: 11-9072 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling.” Mar. 31, 2022. Retrieved Mar. 20, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Public Relations Specialists.” Feb. 10, 2023. Retrieved Mar. 20, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Payscale. “Average Copywriter Salary.” Retrieved Mar. 20, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Media and Communication Occupations.” Sept. 8, 2022. Retrieved Mar. 20, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.