Craft messages that move business forward in a mobile, multi-screen world

Communication is at the forefront of everything — especially business. It holds the power to inspire change, promote ideas, influence behavior, and build momentum.
Franklin University’s Communications Major equips you to shape, lead, and execute integrated communications plans, strategies, and tactics through a variety of mediums including print, digital, and social media. Jobs in this fast-growing career field are expected to increase by 15% between 2012 and 2022.¹

Learn how to reach audiences and inspire others to act

Throughout your coursework, you’ll engage in real-world professional practices such as communications planning, audience research, and message development. You’ll also learn how to reach and inspire others to action, collaborate in business-like work groups, and align business objectives within a mobile, multi-screen world.
Our course curriculum is broad-based, emphasizing ethical, collaborative, and creative communications; which means at the completion of your degree program, you’ll be well prepared to deliver strategic communications programs, create targeted messaging for all types of outlets including blogs, websites, and social media, and develop comprehensive campaigns for internal and external audiences.

Create an e-portfolio that showcases your credentials

You’ll also build a showcase of formal and informal work in the form of an e-portfolio, learn new technologies such as Adobe® Photoshop and WordPress, and be introduced to professional networking opportunities through organizations like the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), National Communication Association (NCA), and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Customize your degree program to meet your career goals

With Franklin’s Communications Degree Program, you can tailor a rich set of electives to suit your individual interests and goals. Choose from a wide variety of flexible options including marketing, eMarketing, writing, public relations, psychology, human resources management, and more.

Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online or pursue available coursework at one of our Midwest locations. Regionally accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family, and life. Get started on your future today!