STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
W H Y G E T Y O U R M A S T E R ’ S O F S T R AT E G I C C O M M U N I C AT I O N & L E A D E R S H I P AT BELMONT UNIVERSITY?
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEADERS What are the top skills employers are requiring in every field, year after year? Effective Communication. Organizations
• E njoy a flexible, hybrid program structure built for the full-time employee. • Customize your degree to study what interests you. • Choose courses in multiple areas of communication and leadership. • Earn discounts or course credit for professional certifications (e.g., Accredited in Public Relations, Accredited Business Communicators, Center for Nonprofit Management, SHRM). • Explore the versatile degree emphasis to best prepare you for your dream career in numerous fields—nonprofit, corporation, government or agency. • Earn a certificate and specialize in non-profit organizations and stand out to employers! • Get support throughout your journey from application to graduation and beyond. • Your team of faculty and alumni are on-campus and available virtually to help with all of your needs!
everywhere need leaders who can effectively communicate, think creatively, motivate, navigate change and strengthen culture. Companies need leaders who are strategic. The Master of Science in Strategic Communication & Leadership at Belmont University seeks to equip and empower students to communicate effectively internally, externally and across multiple platforms. Our recent graduates are thriving leaders in every industry across sectors including health care, education, government, nonprofits, retail and entertainment. Belmont’s Master of Science in Strategic Communication & Leadership program offers classes in flexible, hybrid formats taught by experienced industry professionals and leaders in diverse fields. You will be presented with real-life scenarios to gain realistic experience immediately applicable to industry. The Nashville region is a thriving hub of businesses and home to multiple Fortune 1000 Headquarters. This program places you in the center of it all, ready to lead and communicate strategically in your current position or in your future career.
• Earn more. Master’s degree graduates earn more per year than those without.
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LAUREN KUET Current Strategic Communication & Leadership student Caterpillar Financial, Global Learning Manager
by Forbes “Joining the SCL program has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The knowledge, networking, and genuine connections I have developed
RANKED
will last a lifetime.”
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F E AT U R E D C O U R S E S •
Applied Research in Practice
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Strategic Planning & Management
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Communication & Change
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Branding & Influence
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Organizational Consulting
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Governance in Nonprofits
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Training & Development
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Fundraising in Nonprofits
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Human Dynamics
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People Management in Nonprofits
DR. KEVIN TROWBRIDGE Strategic Communication & Leadership Faculty Member
“Our program connects theory and practice to create a meaningful experience no matter where you are in your career journey. Whether you’re just getting started, thinking about a mid-career change or looking at a new chapter, you’ll find colleagues and professors to encourage you every step of the way.”
THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
615.460.6451 • belmont.edu/liberal-arts /BelmontLiberalArtsSocialSciences
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