Academic Catalog

Applied Business | Master of Liberal Studies (Corporate Communication)

Program Summary

MLS Core Courses
IDS 801Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies1
IDS 802Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective3
IDS 803Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society3
IDS 804Information Literacy3
Concentration Core
BCOM 601GManagerial Communication3
BCOM 673GProblems in Business Communication3
BCOM 690GAdvanced Professional Development3
BCOM 692GManagerial Reports and Presentations3
Select two from the following:6
Internship in Business Communication
Conflict Management Through Communication
Crisis Communication and Strategies
Culminating Experience
BCOM 695GCorporate Communication Strategy3
Total Hours31

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees1 require:

  • Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
  • A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
  • Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
  • Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:

Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.

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