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Business Communication

Program Transfer Guide
Stevenson University
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Effective
Fall, 2026 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person

About the Program


 The business communication program offers a communication degree with specialized skills and knowledge in business, writing, and design in order to prepare competent communication practitioners. Students majoring in business communication are prepared for a range of career opportunities in positions such as those found in corporate communication, marketing, public relations, and non-profit leadership among others or to enter graduate school. Graduates gain the skills necessary to listen to, appreciate, and empathize with diverse voices and perspectives which enhances their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills in both the public and private sectors. 
Communication courses, along with those in business, writing, and design provide a firm foundation for communication practitioners and the adaptable skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly diverse, expanding, and dynamic workforce. Students learn the core elements of competent communication to work with or on diverse communication and creative problem-solving and decision-making teams found in today’s market. Coursework is enhanced and supplemented with practical application in a required internship. Ultimately, graduates of this program are the people who organizations and communities seek to help collaborate and connect with a myriad of individuals and audiences.

Four-year Suggested Course Sequence

PTG Requirements

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When there is No equivalency found, the ARTSYS database shows no equivalent course at Allegany College of Maryland. There might be a course yet to be evaluated by Stevenson University that meets the requirement. Consult with your advisor.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Stevenson University Requirement
  • Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) General Education complete the following 12 requirements
    40 - 45 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: May also be fulfilled by ENG-150 or ENG-153
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: May also be fulfilled by ENG-153
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Communication Intensive (CI)
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Humanities (HUM)
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Social Science (SOSC)
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Social Science (SOSC)
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Fine Arts (FA)
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Notes: 200-Level Writing
    Notes: 200-Level Writing
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Notes: MATH designation
    Notes: MATH designation
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Take 1 course from the following 6
    Take 3 courses from the following 2 , with 3 subjects
  • Business Communication Major Requirements
    15 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Humanities (HUM)
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Fulfills a major requirement and SEE Writing Intensive (WI)
  • General Electives Complete general electives, as needed, for degree credit. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
    1 - 3 credits
    Notes: General electives may apply to the 120 credits required to complete a bachelor’s degree even if not directly equivalent within a particular major. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
Grand Total Credits
61