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Bachelor of Strategic Communication Studies
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
- St. Joseph, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Communication major with public relations and public advocacy concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Strategic Communication Studies. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including The major prepares students to communicate through visuals
- speech
- text and graphics. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Business-world communication roles
- Public relations
- Advertising and marketing
- Public advocacy
Curriculum
- The major prepares students to communicate through visuals
- speech
- text and graphics. Two concentrations are offered: Public Relations
- Advertising and Marketing
- and Public Advocacy and Leadership. Students may choose their own path
- complete one concentration
- or complete both
- which needs an extra 8 credits of communication courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with official transcript
- Recommended 4 years English
- 3 years mathematics
- 2 years social science and 2 years laboratory science
- Teacher evaluation and Statement of Good Standing
- SAT/ACT optional
- English test (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE Academic) for applicants whose secondary instruction was not in English.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcript, Recommended 4 yrs English, 3 yrs math, 2 yrs social science, 2 yrs lab science, Transfer students submit college transcripts too
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $61,874 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | College of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate programmes (shared CSB+SJU academic programme) |
| Department | Department of Strategic Communication Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $61,874 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,000 USD.

