Bachelor of Communication Career opportunities at Massey University
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009The field of communication has changed significantly in recent years to become an academic discipline in its own right. It is also increasingly recognised as a key aspect of successful business.
There are a wide variety of jobs and exciting opportunities in the public and private sectors for graduates with a communication degree. Recent BC graduates have secured positions such as Media Assistants to MPs, Public Relations Consultants, Newspaper Reporters, Events Managers as well as Communication Advisors in Regional and Central Government.
The BC degree combines the pursuit of theoretical knowledge with the opportunity to develop and apply practical skills. The structure of the BC degree requires students to take a major from one College and a minor from the other, so graduates are able to offer prospective employers a useful blend of skills and knowledge.
For example, students who elect to take Expressive Arts as a major and Communication Management as a minor will have the capacity to bring business perspectives to the creative industries. If the minor and major are reversed, the graduate will be able to transfer creative and performance skills into specific organisational contexts - eg, by bringing drama skills to a position teaching corporate managers to communicate more effectively. This sort of “outside the box” thinking is increasingly valued by corporate employers. Another example is the composite major in Communication Management/Journalism Studies, with a minor in Media Studies. Students who choose this option will be well prepared for corporate positions requiring a solid understanding of how the media work.