Our Program Overview:
The CBL program was envisioned as a multidisciplinary initiative designed to provide students, from diverse backgrounds, with the education to enhance the 4 “power skills” identified in the research: leadership, communications, teamwork, and critical thinking. Delivering on this opportunity positions MA-CBL uniquely within its competitive set of alternative master’s programs. The learning outcomes are valued and valuable to employees and employers across industries as a gap exists between student preparation and industry expectation. This makes the program meaningful to a broad cross section of college graduates from all disciplines who are looking for a program to provide the fuel for their success.
31 credit hour program:
- 31 credits of courses
- 4 hours of 360-degree practicum (200 hours of experiential education)
- 3 hours of capstone experiences
- Can be completed in 3 semesters of full time enrollment: 12 Hours in Fall, 12 Hours in Spring, 7 Hours in Summer
Required courses:
- CBL 5000 | Strategic Message Design
- CBL 5020 | Organizational Behavior
- CBL 5100 | Data and Decision Making
- CBL 5200 | Persuasion, Positioning and Negotiation
- CBL 5220 | Leadership
Power Skills:
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
Accreditation:
The MA-CBL Program at High Point University is accredited. Graduates of the program will receive their Master of Arts degree, abbreviated as M.A.. Before HPU ever promoted the program in communication and business leadership, they submitted the accreditation proposal and were approved. All graduate programs at High Point University are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Your Internship Overview:
Steps to Obtaining and Completing Your Internship
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.” Internships are an excellent way for students to gain real world experience, network in their desired field, build their resume, and ultimately explore and launch a rewarding career.
The M.A., Communication and Business Leadership (MA-CBL) internship provides students the opportunity to complete a meaningful career oriented work experience in a variety of professional organizational settings. The supervised internship experience requires students to balance both their professional worksite responsibilities and their academic course responsibilities in effectively completing the masters level internship.
MA-CBL students have two options when gaining internship experience:
- An off-campus internship opportunity with either a for profit or not for profit organization
- An on-campus internship opportunity with either an academic or business unit of the University
These internships are graded for credit.
For MA-CBL students interested in creating and completing an internship, please print and utilize the Step by Step Process for Obtaining and Completing Your Internship using the link provided at the top of this page. This guide will take you through the process you’ll follow in researching possible internships, preparing for and meeting with potential internship employers, securing your internship, obtaining HPU approvals, and finally, completing your internship and internship course requirements.
