Communication studies is the study of all types of communication including written, digital, verbal, and the whole of media, through the use of empirical investigation and critical analyses.
Communications Studies majors learn and investigate social media strategies, theories of mass communication, trends in graphic design, digital campaigns, research strategies, and more.
Communications studies apply to public relations, marketing, news broadcasts, business, mass media, and global communications. All elements of interpersonal and intercultural communication are investigated in-depth and their abilities to convey or persuade a certain message to a specific audience.
Perceptiveness, active listening abilities, strong reading, and writing skills, public speaking, and problem-solving, are all skills a communications major must possess in order to thrive within this industry. If this sounds like you, pursuing a career in communications might be a good fit for you.
Degrees in Communications
With a four-year bachelor’s degree in communications from an accredited university, you can apply for a Master’s in Mass Communications. FIU’s Global strategic communications program is ideal for those who wish to learn how to communicate effectively, operate, and navigate complex communications within the marketing industry.
The Global Strategic Communications Creative Track is a 39-credit program that culminates in a Master of Science in Mass Communications degree awarded by Florida International University and graduation from world-renowned Miami Ad School’s portfolio program. The interdisciplinary program combines graduate-level academic courses with the creative skills-building curriculum taught by the leading portfolio school in the world.
Communications Studies Jobs
A master’s degree in communications and advertising is highly recommended if you plan on pursuing a career as a Creative Director, Art director, Copywriter, Social Media Strategist, or Strategic Planner. With a Master’s degree in Communications, you will become equipped with the skillset and expertise necessary to become a competitive candidate for any job within this industry.
Communication jobs examples:
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Public Relations Manager
- Advertising Manager
- Marketing Director
- Communications Director
Communication Studies Courses
In a communications studies program, you can expect to learn about communication theory, language, and human conduct, social processes, rhetorical theory, and persuasion.
The Florida International University’s Global Strategic Communications Creative Track joint program with the world-renowned Miami Ad School’s specifically offers lucrative communication studies courses including but not limited to:
- Trends in Graphic design
- Global strategic communications
- Research strategy
- Law & Ethics in Mass Communication
- Theories of Mass Communication
- Creative Strategy
- Experiments in Digital Photography
- Video Storytelling
- Story writing
- Thinking strategically
- Social Media
- Digital Campaigns
With FIU’s partnership with Miami Ad School, you will also be able to build a portfolio. Having a portfolio is probably the most important asset you will need when applying for a job. Portfolios portray all the skills you have acquired and display all of your professional work. With this special partnership, you will be able to build a portfolio as you complete your studies so that you don’t have to worry about later when job-searching.
For more information on the GSC program, contact Grizelle De Los Reyes, Director of the FIU-MAS Creative Track program at gdelosre@fiu.edu
