Program Learning Outcomes

Students who choose this emphasis will study a combination of business and communication disciplines that will prepare them to influence the opinions and choices of people within a free market.

1. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of public relations theory.
2. Demonstrate basic public relations skills within an organizational setting.
3. Demonstrate the ability to make effective written and oral presentations using both logical and persuasive reasoning.

Core Courses

Business Administration (39 Units)

• ACC210 Accounting Fundamentals I & II
• ACC460 Tax Accounting
• BUS310 Statistics for Business*
• BUS320 Business Law
• BUS490 Advanced Business Seminar (Capstone)
• ECN210 Microeconomics
• FIN440 Finance
• INB311 Global Business Strategies
• MGT310 Management Theory
• MGT330 Business Communications**
• MKT350 Marketing Fundamentals
• One of the following
  • CS270A Information Systems Applications (3)
  • ACC329 Accounting IS Applications (3)

Emphasis Courses (54 Units)

• C211 Introduction to Mass Communication
• C381 Beginning Public Relations
• Three of the following
  • BUS368 Entrepreneurship
  • BUS483 Business Internship
  • C261 Introduction to Journalism
  • C368 Fundamentals of Advertising Copywriting
  • C382 Persuasion
  • C392 Advanced Public Relations
  • INB372 International Business Marketing
  • MKT361 Marketing Strategy
  • MKT381 Consumer Behavior
  • MKT462 Sales and Customer Service
  • MKT482 Marketing Research (3)
  • MKT488 Marketing Internship

*Fulfills G.E. requirement for MA240.

**Fulfills G.E. requirement for C100.

Internships & Careers

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Study Abroad

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Faculty

The faculty of The Master’s University is dedicated to the sufficiency, inerrancy, and authority of God’s inspired Word — from Genesis to Revelation. Each year, we reaffirm and teach every point of TMU’s doctrinal statement, which has remained unchanged since the institution was formed in 1927. In every respect, our mission and our educational philosophy are rooted in Scripture.

Minors

Most students will complete a minor in Biblical Studies by default by completing the 24 units in their GE classes and upper-division requirements across 4 years at TMU. In addition to their major, students can also complete a minor in any of these programs by completing the required 15-27 units, depending on the minor: Accounting, Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, History, Global Studies, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Mathematics, Music, and/or Political Studies.

Financial Aid

You value a biblically rooted higher education and know that your return on investment is far greater than can be measured. That’s why we strive to keep costs as low as possible.

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Graduate, Hybrid & Online Programs

The Bachelor of Science, Public Relations is an 8-week, 100% online program format offered through TMU Online.

TMU B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies also includes a communication block. This major allows students to design their own major by specializing in three areas of their choice.

Graduate Programs in the School of Business & Communication include:

About the School of Business & Communications

The School of Business & Communication offers unparalleled preparation for individuals in a range of fields, from those working in corporate environments to aspiring journalists and everyone in between. Our mission is to equip each student with the skills, wisdom, and networks needed to excel in their respective industries, making a meaningful impact in their company, church, and community.

Notable achievements include being ranked as the #1 Business Program for CPA Pass-Rate in California (NASBA), as well as being recognized as the #1 Best Christian Liberal Arts College for Business in California (2023). We take pride in our exceptional performance, with our Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Legal and Social Issues, and International Business programs being in the top 1% in ETS Major Field (2022).

The school houses the Department of Business Administration, Department of Communication, Department of Entrepreneurship, and Department of Sport Management.