Keywords

graduate education, course content, programs, pedagogy, faculty

Abstract

This study explored locations, programs, and content of graduate education in business communication to provide guidance for prospective graduate students interested in becoming business communication faculty.

The researchers conducted a survey of business communication scholars, drawing on the backgrounds and knowledge of those who currently teach and research business communication.

Findings indicate that 93 universities offer programs supporting graduate business communication education. This number dwarfs the 12 previously documented programs. These 93 programs are rarely called “business communication.” More respondents received training in business communication practice in master’s programs than in doctoral programs, while more respondents received training in pedagogy and methods during doctoral work than master’s work. The majority of respondents reported being employed by business schools despite receiving their degrees from colleges of arts and sciences, communication, or education.

Original Publication Citation

Carradini, S., Baker M. J., Sharp M.R., & Davidson, E. (2020). Locations, Programs, and Content of Graduate Education in Business Communication. Business Communication Research and Practice, 3(1), 4–16. https://doi.org/10.22682/bcrp.2020.3.1.4

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2020

Publisher

Business Communication Research and Practice

Language

English

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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