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Business communications is one of nine concentrations offered in our business administration bachelor’s degree program. This concentration is geared toward students with a desire to work in professions in which communication is an important strategy in achieving the organization’s goals.

The Business Communication concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary education that combines business knowledge, professional communication, leadership, marketing, and emerging technologies. The program prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in corporate communication, human resources, public relations, marketing, business development and management. As employers increasingly value strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, this degree helps align academic offerings with workforce expectations while providing students with practical, transferable skills.

Career Outlook

A B.S. in Bus. Admin. – Business Communication from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.

Dr. Crystal Karn

Faculty Lead

Dr. Karn’s professional background includes extensive experience in the finance industry working with Fortune 500 companies. In addition to her 10-plus years of university teaching experience, Dr. Karn has worked in financial roles including new client acquisition, training, investments, insurance, risk planning, personal and business banking, loans, profit-and-loss analysis, credit management and financial reconciliation. She is an active member of Financial Executives International (FEI) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

  • Ph.D. in Global Leadership, Indiana Tech
  • M.B.A., Indiana Tech
  • B.A., Interpersonal & Organizational Communication, Purdue University

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