2006-08-02 08:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by corbee_lee 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
well, there are different types of communications degrees. there are public relations degrees, organizational communication degrees, advertising degrees, marketing degrees, radio and broadcasting degrees, television degrees, journalism degrees... i think you get the picture.
You can do many different things with any of these. I have a public relations degree and I work in a college. i do a lot of writing. I also do event planning.
you could be a wedding planner, a speech writer, an advertising and marketing sales person, a pharmecuetical sales rep, etc, etc, etc.
really, your best bet is to do some internet research as to what all a communications degree can do. trust me. there is a lot!
2006-08-02 08:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by JR 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I can only speak from my experience.
I combined a BS in Computer Science with an MA in Communications. Everyone thought I was strange (I still get comments about it during interviews). But it has come in very handy as a Project Manager, where I have to be technical enough to talk to the developers and also a good communicator to translate developer-ese back to the business folks. Plus every Project Manager has to give lots of presentations and issue communication materials.
2006-08-02 08:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of folks in the media industry (radio, tv, Web, print) have degrees in Communications. This includes folks behind the spotlight as well as in front.
I know that Communications can also be very writing-intensive, and commercial/academic informative writing might be a good fit.
Seems like teaching, counseling or some other social work would also be good choices for those interested.
2006-08-02 08:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Beek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're good, PR, media relations, various HR positions (although a Master's in Comm won't necessarily help you, since an MBA or an MHR would be more desireable).
My Comm degree landed me in temp agencies, despite strong academics and involvement - although I got outstanding offers from major papers offering $7.85 an hour to start as a reporter!
I went back for a degree in Econ, and I'm wishing I would've done it in Math instead - math majors get so much more respect by simple virture of intelligence.
2006-08-03 04:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same background. You can get into media, advertising, sales, human resources, most any career that involves working with people. I worked for a big fortune 100 for eleven years right out of college. I was a manager and Account Executive with just with my communications degree.
2006-08-02 08:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by fortuitousoppty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relation, Production.......
2006-08-02 08:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by Pask 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sales rep. is a common one. With a master's degree you can teach college. Go into general business, you'll find that you are typically good at public speaking. That is a necessity.
2006-08-02 08:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by fosterb_2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a boom in the telecom industry. Anybody having bachelor or masters in communication has bright prospects.
2006-08-02 08:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by skahmad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marketing or Advertising
2006-08-02 08:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by Jet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there so many options there. journalism would be a great field. u could get in to politics, or the entertainment business as well
2006-08-02 08:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋