Course list
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COMM 650: Applied Communication Theory
Introduction to major communication theories, with emphasis on the applicability of these theories in organizations.
View Course Details: COMM 650: Applied Communication TheoryCOMM 660: Communication in the Organization
A graduate-level introduction to the history, development and theoretical perspectives of organizational communication research, this course is structured to provide a sound theoretical foundation and to expose students to exemplary research.
View Course Details: COMM 660: Communication in the OrganizationCOMM 659: Case Studies in Communication
This course is designed as a capstone experience to the Corporate and Organizational Communication MA program.
View Course Details: COMM 659: Case Studies in CommunicationCOMM 604: Theory & Research in Persuasion
The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and application of theory and research related to social influence (including persuasion and compliance-seeking).
View Course Details: COMM 604: Theory & Research in PersuasionCOMM 623: Leadership
Theoretical approaches to leadership and the essence of contemporary leadership will be examined, and application of these concepts to life experiences will be addressed.
View Course Details: COMM 623: LeadershipCOMM 624: Communication Ethics
Placing an emphasis on communication ethics in the organizational context, communication issues and situations are explored from various ethical perspectives.
View Course Details: COMM 624: Communication EthicsCOMM 635: Social Media Management
Students are presented with theoretical and applied information regarding how organizations can best use social media to their advantage.
View Course Details: COMM 635: Social Media ManagementCOMM 636: Workplace Relationships
Provides an overview of workplace relationships from a communication perspective, including superior-subordinate, mentor-protégé, peer, friends, romantic, work-spouse, client/customer, and volunteer relationships.
View Course Details: COMM 636: Workplace RelationshipsCOMM 651: Organizational Research and Evaluation
This course is designed for students to learn more about social science research and how it can be applied to workplace contexts for organizational evaluation and assessment.
View Course Details: COMM 651: Organizational Research and EvaluationCOMM 652: Diversity in the Workplace
Examines diversity/differences at work, applying an intergroup communication approach intersecting diversity, identity, prejudice, inclusion and exclusion.
View Course Details: COMM 652: Diversity in the WorkplaceCOMM 654: Social Marketing
Social marketing refers to the application of marketing theory and practices to achieve social objectives.
View Course Details: COMM 654: Social MarketingCOMM 655: Computer-Mediated Communication and Professional Identity
This course was designed to facilitate critical reflection on how people present their personal and professional identities in online spaces, and students will be exposed to academic and popular press writing on these topics.
View Course Details: COMM 655: Computer-Mediated Communication and Professional IdentityCOMM 656: Organizational Culture
In this course, students will examine how organizations refine, alter, and reinforce their cultures.
View Course Details: COMM 656: Organizational CultureCOMM 662: Conflict in Professional Life
This course is designed to examine research findings and theory about managing and resolving conflict in professional life.
View Course Details: COMM 662: Conflict in Professional Life