Master of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership (M.A.)

Our Program Overview:

30 credit hour program:

• 24 credits of courses
• 4 hours of 360-degree practicum (200 hours of experiential education)
• 2 hours of capstone experiences
• Can be completed in 3 semesters of full time enrollment:12 Hours in Fall, 12 Hours in Spring, 6 Hours in Summer

Required courses:

• CBL 5000 | Strategic Message Design
• CBL 5020 | Organizational Behavior
• CBL 5100 | Data and Decision Making
• CBL 5200 | Persuasion, Positioning and Negotiation
• CBL 5220 | Leadership

Success Skills:

•    Global Leadership Principles
•    Persuasive Communication
•    Ethical Analysis
•    Team Development Skills
•    Data Driven Decision-Making

Your Internship Overview:

Steps to Obtaining and Completing Your Internship

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.” Internships are an excellent way for students to gain real world experience, network in their desired field, build their resume, and ultimately explore and launch a rewarding career.

The M.A., Communication and Business Leadership (M.A., CBL) internship provides students the opportunity to complete a meaningful career oriented work experience in a variety of professional organizational settings. The supervised internship experience requires students to balance both their professional worksite responsibilities and their academic course responsibilities in effectively completing the masters level internship.

M.A., CBL students have two options when gaining internship experience:

1. An off-campus internship opportunity with either a for profit or not for profit organization
2. An on-campus internship opportunity with either an academic or business unit of the University

These internships are graded for credit.

For M.A. CBL students interested in creating and completing an internship, please print and utilize the Step by Step Process for Obtaining and Completing Your Internship using the link provided at the top of this page. This guide will take you through the process you’ll follow in researching possible internships, preparing for and meeting with potential internship employers, securing your internship, obtaining HPU approvals, and finally, completing your internship and internship course requirements.