Communication
Immerse yourself in the study of how the messages we create and the interactions we have impact the attitudes and behaviors of others.
At A Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Explore how communication functions within businesses and organizations.
- Analyze audiences to improve message design and increase their effectiveness.
What You’ll Do:
- Create and edit content for various media platforms.
- Complete a capstone through research and consulting with an organization or nonprofit.
- Explore internships in media, government, nonprofit, and business sectors
Career Options Include:
- Digital Journalist
- Public Policy Advisor
- Press Secretary
- Director of Community Relations
- Creative Event Promotion
- Nonprofit Administration
- Screenwriter
Our Students
“I’m really lucky to have landed my dream job right out of college. I work for Kraft Sports + Entertainment, better known as the New England Patriots. …My communication degree has been helpful with many of my writing responsibilities.”
Andrea Skawinski ‘20
- Communication
- Career Outcome: Community Relations Coordinator for the New England Patriots
- Hometown: Cumberland, RI
“I had two internships, one with Fidelity and one with UKG, that I was able to get through the Amica Center. They gave me a lot of help with my resume and job search and all of the other things that go into starting a career.”
Danielle Chisholm ‘23
- Communication
- Career Outcome: Human Resources Associate at Edelman Financial Engines
- Hometown: Nashua, NH
"I chose Bryant because of the opportunities it offered me regarding my dream career in sports broadcasting. I really liked the smaller class sizes because it gave me an opportunity to get to know my professors in a way that wouldn’t be possible at other schools."
Zeke Kransdorf '25
- Communication
- Complementary Minors: Management and History
- Hometown: Boston, MA
Where Our Students Go
Graduates of Bryant's Communication program go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- ESPN
- NESN
- Boston Bruins
- NFL
- DraftKings
- NBA
- New England Patriots
- Chicago Cubs
- New Jersey Devils
- Dunkin Brands
- Macmillan Publishing
- Comcast
- WPRI-TV
- Bose Corporation
- Citizens Financial Group
- Dell EMC
- Indeed.com
- Georgetown University
- Purdue University
- Northeastern University
- University of Connecticut
Bulldogs on Campus
Learn through experience.
At Bryant, we believe in learning by doing. Communication students participate in experiential learning opportunities such as student clubs and organizations, internships, competitions, practicums, and research collaboration with faculty.
Internships
- Secure a communication internship through our nationally recognized Amica Center for Career Education
- Shadow and network with accomplished Communication alumni
Projects
- Bulldog Producers, the on-campus social media team
- Spearhead PR for Bryant events like Extravaganza
- Photography and video coverage of Bryant Bulldogs Division I games
- Partner with local organizations to design original health campaigns
- Enhance brand messaging to increase awareness and recruitment for nonprofits
- Implement effective crisis and risk communication strategies
- Special Olympics public relations coordinator
Research
- Research and Engagement Day (aka REDay)
- Present original academic research at the Eastern Communication Association conference
- Work with faculty on behavioral science research and get published in national journals
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Practicum
- Seniors partner with local organizations to enhance brand messaging and increase awareness.