Dual Degree in Corporate Communication (M.A.) & Business (M.B.A.)
Corporate Communication and Business Dual Degree
As a student in the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies dual master's
program in corporate communication and business, you will be immersed in studies that
combine two distinct fields, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of both
communication principles and business practices.
You will focus on the development and execution of effective communication strategies
within organizations, including such finer areas of study such as crisis communication,
stakeholder engagement and media relations. You’ll explore the fundamentals of marketing,
including market research and product development, while also studying the psychology
and sociology of organizations and various marketplaces.
You’ll become an expert in financial principles, including financial analysis, budgeting
and investment strategies, and explore case studies of the development and execution
of integrated marketing campaigns, including advertising, public relations and digital
marketing.
On top of Duquesne’s strong liberal arts foundation, you will build the skills needed
to succeed in a variety of roles in the wider worlds of corporate communications and
business.
You will obtain two degrees from two separate schools within Duquesne University.
COMM 500 Professional Communication
COMM 501 Persuasion in the Marketplace
COMM 556 Organizational & Leadership Communication
COMM 522 Communication Research Methods
COMM 523 Comm. Ethics & Professional Civility
Required Electives (15 cr.)6 credits fulfilled through MBA courses
ACCT 501 Accounting Fundamentals*
ECON 501 Economics Fundamentals*
FINC 501 Finance Fundamentals*
STAT 501 Statistics Fundamentals*
STAT 510 Applied Statistics
GRBU 503 Applied Managerial Decision Tools
MGMT 513 Managing People
ACCT 515 Accounting for Decision Makers
ECON 520 Managerial Economics
ISYS 515 Managing Information
SCMG 527 Supply Chain/Operations Management
FINC 530 Financial Management
BLAW 529 Business Legal Environment
MGMT 523 Applied Business Ethics
MKTG 535 Marketing Management
MGMT 531 Strategic Sust. Theories and Models
MGMT 533 Global Business
MGMT 545 Executive Insights
MGMT 540 Strategy and Implementation
MGMT 548 Capstone Project
*These courses may be waived based on previous coursework.
To Apply
Though the College of Liberal Arts does not require you to submit GMAT or GRE scores,
it is a requirement for acceptance into the School of Business (unless waived by the
department due to prior work experience or other graduate/terminal degree).