Corporate Communication

Bachelor of Arts

What makes a business or organization successful? One of the most important factors is an ability to effectively share its mission and message with customers, stockholders and the community. So good communication is key to every business enterprise. As a communication and business major, you’ll have the ideal background to perform a number of valuable roles in business, marketing, communications and public relations.

As a major in communication and business at MidAmerica, you’ll take courses in public speaking, mass media and society, personal communication, cross-cultural communications and public relations, along with courses in financial accounting, marcoeconomics, management and marketing.

Why MNU?

Small class sizes and dedicated professors mean you’ll form close relationships with your classmates and teachers, encouraging a collaborative environment and active participation.

Study abroad opportunities enable students to expand their intellectual horizons and build international connections. Students have studied in Europe at special summer programs through the International Business Institute.

Hands-on learning experiences such as internships, service learning and collaborative projects help students integrate theory and practice. Business-related student organizations offer an opportunity to get involved, build your resume and make friends.

Clubs & Organizations

TV2

TV2 is MidAmerica’s on-campus television network. For communication students—and anyone else who wants to get involved—it’s a fantastic avenue for hands-on experience with shooting, directing, producing, editing and all the work that goes into running a successful media outlet. TV2 features several weekly shows plus periodical special features.

Delta Mu Delta Honor Society

Founded in 1913, Delta Mu Delta is an honor society for business students. If you’re an outstanding business student with a GPA in the top 20 percent of your class, membership in Delta Mu Delta offers recognition for your achievement.

Phi Beta Lambda

This national association is an extension of Future Business Leaders of America, helping students build connections between classroom learning and the real-world business community. Join Phi Beta Lambda to benefit from participation in state and national academic competitions, and yearly trips to major cities.

Students in Free Enterprise

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is a global nonprofit organization with student teams in more than 40 countries. MNU’s student chapter develops educational projects dealing with market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and business ethics. Planning and executing these projects offers students hands-on experience in creative management, while providing valuable educational events and offerings for our community.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

MNU has collected a list of specialized scholarship resources to help our students obtain financial assistance.

Internships

Internships help students gain hands-on experience, professional contacts and great prospects for a future job. And MNU’s communication students have held an impressive variety of internships at many professional locations, including:

American Cancer Society
Angel Flight
Attig Photography
Chieftain/Basehor
Sentinel Newspaper
EXLTUBE
First National Bank
Gary Morsch for Congress office
Harmon Smith Advertising
Heart to Heart International
Holiday Inn
Impact Design
J. C. Nichols Residential Real Estate
KCWJ AM Radio
KEXS AM 1090
Radio KLJC 88.5
Radio KMBZ
Sports KRBZ 96.5
Radio KSHB-TV 41
KU Medical Center
KYYS 99.7 Radio
Leukemia Society
Melissa Stevens Modeling Agency
Mid America Regional Council
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
Platinum Broadcasting
Premier Studios
Saving Grace Productions
Special Olympics
Star 102 Radio
The Olathe Daily News
Williams Chiropractic Clinic
Wyandotte West Communications
Young Country Q104 Radio

Careers

Top careers for Communication Business majors include:

Advertising manager
Brand manager
Community relations manager
Copywriter
Fundraiser
Editor
Marketing manager
Media buyer
Media planner
Public relations professional
Press manager
Sales force manager

Alumni

Graduates of the business program pursue their education at Kansas University, Kansas University, University of Missouri Kansas City, MidAmerica Nazarene University, University of Nebraska, Dallas Baptist University, Rockhurst University, Kansas University Law School, Washington State University, Washington University in St. Louis and more.

Alumni are employed at Edward Jones, Deloitte and Touche, Farmland Foods, Sprint, General Motors, Black and Veatch and more. Patti Bilka (‘06), a major in Communications/Business Administration, who’s currently employed as a Junior Research Analyst for the Sunflower Group, a promotional services firm in Overland Park, Kansas.