Business Administration & Communication Studies
Integrate cutting-edge business skills with communications savvy to become a leader who thrives in today’s fast-evolving industries.
Program Details
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Commitment
Full-time, 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston, Oakland
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study business administration and communications at D'Amore-McKim?
- Prepare for success: From 2016-2022, 100% of our business administration and communications studies graduates were employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
- Form interdisciplinary perspectives: Offered in collaboration with the College of Arts, Media and Design, providing you with the diverse skills you need to thrive.
- Gain real-world experience: Through signature experiences, like our nationally recognized co-op program, you'll build invaluable skills and connections in paid work placements.
- Customize your education: Reach your unique goals through concentrations, minors, opportunities abroad, or time tapping into our global campus network.
Program options
The combined major between business administration and communication studies provides students with a robust overview of business theory and practice alongside communication studies. This combined major seeks to prepare students for career opportunities in growing industry markets such as public relations, marketing communications, and digital media.
BSBA majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations. Work with your academic advisor to declare up to three concentrations.
Deepen your business studies with an optional minor in one of the following academic areas. Work with your academic advisor to decide if a minor will fit into your plans.
Explore all D'Amore-McKim minors—including those open to non-business majors—on our full list of minors.
Accelerate your future and reduce tuition costs by combining this major with one of the following “PlusOne” master's degrees.
Experience-powered learning is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to you.
Locations
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, nearly all students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Current co-op opportunities include:
- Wayfair
- ServiceNow
- TJX Companies
- BCG
- EF Education First
Dive Deeper
Faculty & teaching
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Learning objectives
We developed our learning objectives to ensure that we're preparing you to reach your goals and thrive in a complex global environment.
Co-op & plans of study
Explore different options for your academic plan, depending on your program, co-ops, and the amount of time you're planning to take to earn your degree.
Admissions information
Northeastern's admissions staff are organized by student location. Please feel free to email admissions@northeastern.edu with any questions.
Change your major
If you're a Northeastern undergraduate interested in transferring into this major, start by assessing whether it's the right fit for your goals and timeline. Once you're ready, you'll submit the necessary form and work with a D'Amore-McKim advisor to plan your next steps.