Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    The University of Montana offers the Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for communication studies - organizational communication and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication

    Gain an in-depth understanding of the complexities of organizations in the 21st century. The organizational communication program – a concentration of the communication studies degree at UM – features extensive hands-on learning opportunities, flexible remote course options, and a career path in high demand.

    As a communication major with a focus in organizational communication, you learn to dissect organizational complexities working alongside talented faculty who are experts in crisis management, identity, culture, leadership, and decision-making across organizational contexts.  You also explore the role of communication technology in society, learn PR practices and skills, and analyze major organizational crises such as the impact of the pandemic on organizations.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication

    Career development in the organizational communication program

    In addition to developing skills that employers seek out in applicants, our organizational communication program connects students with faculty and alumni, so they can see the array of opportunities available and develop the skills necessary to take advantage of them.

    Networking and professional development for organizational communication majors

    Much like you might find at a smaller liberal arts college, students take classes with long-term faculty members and develop mentoring relationships with these faculty. You can also find networking and professional development opportunities through a wide range of student organizations that are popular with communication majors on campus:

    • The National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence (NPTE)
    • The National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA)
    • Pi Kappa Delta
    • Net Benefits
    • The Council of Forensic Organizations
    • The Commission on Presidential Debates
    • Lambda Pi Eta (LPH)

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Communication Studies - Organizational Communication at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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