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Corporate Communication and Business Dual Degree

The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business MBA/MA in Communication prepares you with the managerial acumen to become an effective communicator in the workplace. Administered with the Graduate School of Liberal Arts, you will uniquely position yourself for a leadership career.

As a student in this dual program, 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.

A combined 72 credits for these two degrees (30 credits for the MA in Communication and 42 credits for the MBA) is reduced to 60 credits through credit-sharing.

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How to Apply

Students may begin their study in either the School of Business or the Graduate School of Liberal Arts. However, students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study. The GMAT or GRE is required for application to the School of Business (unless waived).

Professional MBA Admissions
Graduate School of Liberal Arts Admissions

Tuition Information

Student will pay the tuition rate of whichever program they were accepted into first.

The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business MBA/MA in Communication prepares you with the managerial acumen to become an effective communicator in the workplace. Administered with the Graduate School of Liberal Arts, you will uniquely position yourself for a leadership career.

Disciplines

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

How to Apply

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.