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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.

COMT	310	Organizational Communication	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	410	Advanced Interpersonal Communication	3
COMT	414	Issues in Organizational Communication	3
COMT	465	Communication Theory	3

Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

MGMT	321	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	322	Operations Management	3
MKT	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	341	Consumer Behavior	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Management & Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	322	Principles of Public Relations	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	420	Media Advertising	3
COMT	428	Advanced Video Production	3

Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

MGMT	321	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	322	Operations Management	3
MKT	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	341	Consumer Behavior	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Management & Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	425	Media Criticism	3
COMT	428	Advanced Video Production	3
COMT	460	Intercultural Communication	3

Management Courses
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

MGMT	321	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	322	Operations Management	3
MKT	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	341	Consumer Behavior	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Management & Mass Communication Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	420	Media Advertising	3
COMT	425	Media Criticism	3
COMT	428	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.

MKT	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	341	Consumer Behavior	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Mass Communication and Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	310	Organizational Communication	3
COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	410	Advanced Interpersonal Communication	3
COMT	414	Issues in Organizational Communication	3
COMT	420	Media Advertising	3
COMT	425	Media Criticism	3
COMT	428	Advanced Video Production	3
COMT	465	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.

MGMT	321	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	322	Operations Management	3
MKT	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	341	Consumer Behavior	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Organizational Communications & Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	310	Organizational Communication	3
COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	410	Advanced Interpersonal Communication	3
COMT	414	Issues in Organizational Communication	3
COMT	420	Media Advertising	3
COMT	425	Media Criticism	3
COMT	428	Advanced Video Production	3
COMT	465	Communication Theory	3

Human Resource Management
Complete the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

HR	180	Employment Law and Practices	2
HR	181	Recruitment and Selection	2
HR	280	Compensation	2
HR	281	Risk Management	2
HR	282	Organizational Development	2
HR	283	Human Resource Applications	2

Total Required Organizational Communication and Human Resource Management Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

Organizational Communication Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

COMT	310	Organizational Communication	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	410	Advanced Interpersonal Communication	3
COMT	414	Issues in Organizational Communication	3
COMT	465	Communication Theory	3
COMT	492	Seminar	3

Accounting Technology Courses
Complete 15 credits from the following courses, or approved substitutes, selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

ACCT	233	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCT	234	Principles of Accounting II	3
CTBU	101	Accounting Procedures I	4
CTBU	102	Accounting Procedures II	4
ECON	200	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON	201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
FIN	351	Principles of Financial Management	3
MGMT	321	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	322	Operations Management	3
PSYC	445	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

Total Required Accounting Technology and Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

COMT	310	Organizational Communication	3
COMT	326	New Technology and Communication	3
COMT	410	Advanced Interpersonal Communication	3
COMT	414	Issues in Organizational Communication	3
COMT	465	Communication Theory	3

Health Administration Courses
Select at least five of the following courses in consultation with an academic advisor.

HADM	210	Introduction to Health Care Systems	3
HADM	290	Internship: Field Experience in Health Administration	1
ECON	310	Health Economics	3
HADM	310	Health Care Administration	3
HADM	435	Health Law	3
HADM	450	Health Policy and Politics	3
HADM	490	Internship in Health Administration	6

Total Health Administration and Organizational Communication Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

Back to Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Main

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.

COMT	320	Media Studies	3
COMT	328	Essentials of Video Production	3
COMT	330	Persuasion	3
COMT	420	Media Advertising	3
COMT	428	Advanced Video Production	3

Health Administration Courses
Select at least five of the following courses in consultation with an academic advisor.

HADM	210	Introduction to Health Care Systems	3
HADM	290	Internship: Field Experience in Health Administration	1
ECON	310	Health Economics	3
HADM	310	Health Care Administration	3
HADM	435	Health Law	3
HADM	450	Health Policy and Politics	3
HADM	490	Internship in Health Administration	6

Total Health Administration and Public Relations Thematic Concentration Credits

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 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.

Back to Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Main

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