This is an interdisciplinary major, which means students take courses from both the communication department and the business administration department, giving them a comprehensive, well-rounded background. The major is based in the communication department, which also houses majors in journalism, mass communication, and radio and TV production. The major requires 45 hours of course work, which includes 10 required courses and four elective choices. Internships Real-world experience is a vital part of preparing students to jump into a career immediately after they graduate. Through internships, students acquire hands-on, marketable experience, and they learn from professionals and network with colleagues in their field while still in school.
Students have the option of earning up to five hours of credit while completing an internship.
In the past, students have interned with Quad City Mallards hockey team, Genesis Medical Center, The District of Rock Island, Quad-City Times, Quad City River Bandits baseball team, and several advertising and public relations agencies.