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Dr. Virginia McDermott Dean of the School of Communication Co-Director of the Communication and Business Leadership Graduate Program 336-841-9384 vmcdermo@highpoint.edu
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he Master of Arts Degree in Communication and Business Leadership provides the full complement of analytical and practical life skills resulting in exceptional communicators that employ interdisciplinary principles of business management. This program develops students’ strategic thinking and messaging, relationship building, organizational leadership, logical analysis, negotiation, and complex problem-solving abilities.
Admission into the Program Admission Terms Students interested in the High Point University M.A. in Communication and Business Leadership program may apply for admission in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All application materials must be received by the following deadlines: June 30th for fall, November 15th for spring, and March 31st for summer.
Dr. Jim Wehrley Dean of the Earl N. Phillips School of Business Co-Director of the Communication and Business Leadership Graduate Program 336-841-4560 Required Materials Include: jwehrley@highpoint.edu Application Requirements Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s undergraduate/graduate GPA (3.0 or higher is recommended), completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, the information provided by references. • online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee (waived for current High Point University students and graduates); • official transcripts from all colleges attended (High Point University transcripts can be requested by Graduate Admissions); • resume; • essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree; • three professional reference reports; Exceptions to any admission requirement may be considered under special circumstances.
