WHAT TO DO WITH A MASS COMMUNICATION DEGREE

Sule-Otu Aishat Ohunene
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As a graduate of mass communication, you are prepared for a lot of things in life. A communication degree as you may expect is all about learning how to communicate information effectively. Good communication is essential in just about every industry especially in this modern world of complex technologies and saturated market.

In a country like Nigeria, when a person hears that you are a student or graduate of mass communication, they immediately assume that you want to be a journalist. Journalism as a career is very interesting and lucrative especially when you consider precision journalism and entrepreneurial journalism but there is always room for diversification. There is so much more that you can do with a degree in mass communication.

Mass communication prepares you for a wide range of careers. While many communication graduates choose to work in mass media, for example film, music, television, journalism, public relations and advertising, others find success in a variety of occupations. These occupations or areas include;

Communication careers in Business: With communication playing such a key role in any business or organization, a communications degree is a great way to enter the business world. With training and experience, you could move up the ladder in the business world.

Communication careers in Human Resources: A key department of any large business, human resources is vital for developing and maintaining worker ethics, performance and motivation. Your role as a communications graduate is likely to be in providing the right information at the right time to the right people within the company. You may be involved in recruiting new staff, raising awareness about training or professional development programs, or ensuring company guidelines and regulations are clearly communicated.

Communication careers in Law: Although most people entering the legal industry do so with a postgraduate qualification or specialized law degree, communications graduates may be interested in pursuing administrative and organizational roles. An undergraduate communications degree could also be a great starting point from which to apply to law school. However, if you do not wish to gain further qualifications there is a limit to your advancement in this industry, due to the requirements for roles such as a solicitor or barrister.

These are just a few of the possible areas a communication graduate can delve into. With a degree in mass communication at an undergraduate level, you can decide to specialize in a particular field of interest at postgraduate level ranging from health communication to digital marketing. Don't limit yourself, diversify and use the skills you have learnt.