Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Communication
If the business world is an engine, great communication is the fuel. Choose the Business Communication program at St. Thomas and gain the foundation you need to thrive in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Our hands-on, practical curriculum will give you a solid understanding of business fundamentals and background knowledge and skills in the human message exchange. You’ll learn:
Communication strategies that apply one-on-one, in groups and electronically
How to create persuasive messaging
How to communicate effectively across cultures
Our highly engaged faculty and small class sizes ensure that you receive plenty of individual attention, and your faculty advisor supports and guides your student journey. If you want to make your mark in the field of business communication, take the first step at St. Thomas.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We give you the tools you need to transform computers into highly applicable tools. You can go down a variety of career paths with a degree in computer science.
Web Developer, Network Architect, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst,Information Security Analyst
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Requirements
St. Thomas policy requires international students to prove a minimum level of English proficiency for university level studies.
Native English speakers from the following countries are exempted from this requirement: English-speaking Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications. Score reports must be sent to St. Thomas directly from the testing center and must not be more than 2 years old.
TOEFL iBT: Total score of 80 or higher for direct admission.
IELTS: Total score of 6.5 or higher for direct admission.
Duolingo English Test: Score of 105 or higher for direct admission.
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: Advanced ESL classes.
ELS Language Center: Level 112 completion certificate with minimum GPA of 2.25 for direct admission.
SAT: 500 or higher on Evidence Based Reading and Writing for direct admission.
ACT: 21 or higher on both English AND Reading sections for direct admission.
Pearson PTE Academic: Score of 53 or higher.
Oxford Test of English: Total score of 135 or higher for direct admission.
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency, C1 Business Higher, B2 Business Vantage): Total score of 176 or higher for direct admission.
GTEC CBT: Score of 1200 or higher
International Baccalaureate (IB): HL English score of 4 or higher
AP exam: score of 4 or higher in English Literature/Composition
Transfer of 28 credits or more from an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
West African Exams Council Senior School Certificate: B3 or higher on English for direct admission.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+ on English for direct admission.
National Senior Certificate (South Africa): 4 or higher on English Home Language OR 6 or higher on English as Additional Language for direct admission.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
196000 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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