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Strategic Organizational Communication
Specialization Core Requirements (6 credits)
The Strategic Organizational Communication specialization emphasizes theory-informed, research-based study of organizational process, structure, and interaction, as well as use of new communication technologies in organizational and societal contexts. Courses examine organizations in a variety of contexts including businesses, nonprofits, civil society, and government. This specialization may be especially appealing for those who have goals for careers in organizational leadership, corporate communication, advocacy, administration and/or management, training and development, consulting, change management, stakeholder relationship management, and social media management.
Electives (18 Credits)
These courses are recommended for this specialization.
- 17:194:512 Mediated Communication
- 17:194:517 Media Studies
- 17:194:525 Internships
- 17:194:540 Organizational Leadership
- 17:194:541 Organizational Decision Making
- 5XX Organizational Change
Other potential electives
- 17:194:516 Advanced Communication Studies
- 17:194:518 Persuasion and Advocacy
- 17:194:525 Internships
- 17:194:532 Dynamics of Global Organizations
- 17:194:534 Organizational Communication Networks
- 17:194:542 Interorganizational Relationships and Stakeholder Communication
- 17:194:544 Organizational Cultures and Diversity
- 17:194:549 Organizational Assessment
- 17:194:593 Globalization, Media and Social Change
Cross-listed Ph.D./MCM Courses (as offered by semester)
Special Topics Courses (as offered by semester):
- 5XX Effective Presentations
- 5XX Crisis Communication
- 5XX Multiculturalism and Leadership: Communication Perspectives
- 5XX Small Group Communication
- 5XX Non-Profit Organizations
- 5XX Redefining the Role of Business in Society