Thematic Concentrations
Management and Organizational Communication
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Management and Organizational Communication. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Organizational Communication Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 414 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Issues in Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 426 | Leadership and Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 400 | Communication Theory | 3 |
Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMGT | 335 | Management & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT | 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BMKT | 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMKT | 337 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Management & Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Management and Public Relations
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Management and Public Relations. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Public Relations Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| JRNL | 270 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMX | 330 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 351 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Advertising, Media, and Culture | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMGT | 335 | Management & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT | 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BMKT | 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMKT | 337 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Management & Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS)program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Management and Mass Communication
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Management and Mass Communication. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mass Communications Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with
an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| JRNL | 270 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 435 | Media Criticism | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 438 | Multicultural Mass Communication | 3 |
Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMGT | 335 | Management & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT | 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BMKT | 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMKT | 337 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Management & Mass Communication Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Mass Communication and Public Relations
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Mass Communication and Public Relations. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mass Communications and Public Relations Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| JRNL | 270 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 331 | Theories of Media and Society | 3 |
| COMX | 430 | Advertising, Media, and Culture | 3 |
| COMX | 435 | Media Criticism | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
Additional Coursework for Mass Communications and Public Relations Concentration
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMKT | 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMKT | 337 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Mass Communication and Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Organizational Communication and Public Relations
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Organizational Communication and Public Relations. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students should select at least 30 credits from the list of courses below, including at least 15 credits with a COMT prefix in consultation with an academic advisor.
Organizational Communication and Public Relations Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 330 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 414 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Issues in Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 430 | Advertising, Media, and Culture | 3 |
| COMX | 435 | Media Criticism | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 400 | Communication Theory | 3 |
Additional Coursework for Mass Communications and Public Relations Concentration
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMGT | 335 | Management & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT | 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BMKT | 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMKT | 337 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Organizational Communications & Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Organizational Communication and Human Resource Management
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Organizational Communication and Human Resource Management. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students should select at least 30 credits from the list of courses below, including at least 15 credits with a COMT prefix. Students completing this concentration should also make sure that their 120 credit degree includes at least36 upper division credits.
Organizational Communication Courses
Complete 18 credits from the follwing courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| JRNL | 270 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 330 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 414 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Issues in Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 430 | Advertising, Media, and Culture | 3 |
| COMX | 435 | Media Criticism | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 400 | Communication Theory | 3 |
Human Resource Management
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| BMGT | 180 | Employment Law and Practices | 3 |
| BMGT | 250 | Employment & Compensation Strategies | 3 |
| BMGT | 281 | Risk Management, Safety, & Security | 3 |
| BMGT | 282 | Organizational Training & Development | 3 |
| BMGT | 298 | Internship | v |
| Total Required Organizational Communication and Human Resource Management Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Organizational Communication and Accounting Technology
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Organizational Communication and Accounting Technology. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students should select at least 30 credits from the list of courses below, including at least 15 credits with a COMT prefix. Students completing this concentration should also make sure that their 120 credit degree includes at least36 upper division credits.
Organizational Communication Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 414 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Issues in Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 426 | Leadership & Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 400 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMX | 494 | Seminar | 3 |
Accounting Technology Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| ACTG | 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACTG | 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACTG | 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| ACTG | 102 | Accounting Procedures II | 3 |
| ECNS | 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECNS | 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BFIN | 322 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BMGT | 335 | Management & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT | 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| PSYX | 461 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Accounting Technology and Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Health Administration and Organizational Communication
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete a thematic concentration in Health Administration and Organizational Communication. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Organizational Communication Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMX | 320 | Principles of Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 414 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 3 |
| COMX | 420 | Issues in Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMX | 400 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMX | 426 | Leadership and Communication | 3 |
Health Administration Courses
Select at least five of the following courses in consultation with an academic advisor.
| HADM | 210 | Intro to US Healthcare System | 3 |
| HADM | 307 | Health Informatics | 3 |
| HADM | 310 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HADM | 335 | Health Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HADM | 355 | Rural/Frontier Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| HADM | 360 | Long-Term Care Management | 3 |
| HADM | 409 | Aging America and Long-Term Care | 3 |
| HADM | 445 | Managing Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HADM | 450 | Health Policy and Politics | 3 |
| HADM | 462 | Supervision in Healthcare | 3 |
| HADM | 492 | Seminar | 3 |
| Total Health Administration and Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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Health Administration and Public Relations
The following information provides an example of how a student may complete the a thematic concentration in Health Administration and Public Relations. The concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Public Relations Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
| COMX | 200 | Exploring Communication Studies | 3 |
| JRNL | 270 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMX | 330 | Principles of Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM | 311 | Essentials of Video Production | 3 |
| COMX | 341 | History & Theory of Persuasion | 3 |
| COMX | 430 | Advertising, Media, and Culture | 3 |
| FILM | 411 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
Health Administration Courses
Select at least five of the following courses in consultation with an academic advisor.
| HADM | 210 | Intro to US Healthcare System | 3 |
| HADM | 307 | Health Informatics | 3 |
| HADM | 310 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HADM | 335 | Health Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HADM | 355 | Rural/Frontier Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| HADM | 360 | Long-Term Care Management | 3 |
| HADM | 409 | Aging America and Long-Term Care | 3 |
| HADM | 445 | Managing Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HADM | 450 | Health Policy and Politics | 3 |
| HADM | 462 | Supervision in Healthcare | 3 |
| HADM | 492 | Seminar | 3 |
| Total Health Administration and Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits | 30 | ||
Please note: This is a sample concentration. All other degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS) program will apply. Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Minimum or 120 credits earned with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Meet Montana State University Billings general education requirements (completed AA/AS degrees will be accepted as meeting the general education requirements)
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits through Montana State University Billings (this can be one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a minimum of 36 upper division credits (this can include one of the 30 credit thematic concentrations)
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online Advisor.
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