COM 525 APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL COM

This course explores the role of communication in organizations. Students will advance their oral and written communication skills to engage internal and external audiences. The complexities of different audiences and channels will be explored with attention to the different expectations for formal and informal communication, culture, new media, virtual communication and presentations, and interpersonal relationships. Communication processes to effectively provide performance feedback, maximize team performance, manage meetings, promote strategy and manage reputation will be examined. Students will apply relevant persuasive communication theories to enhance personal credibility, resolve conflict, achieve consensus, navigate change, and manage organizational crisis.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGT 502 (may be taken concurrently)

Distribution

COMMUNICATIONS