Program Overview
The Organizational Communication program prepares students for effective communication within business settings, emphasizing ethical communication, multicultural awareness, and practical application. The program offers a concentration in Latino Media & Communication and pathways to combined degrees, including a BA/JD Program. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in various communication roles, with a 94% employment or education continuation rate.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Organizational Communication program focuses on effective and participatory communication within business and organizational settings. Students will learn how to think, speak, and write clearly, emphasizing ethical communication skills and confidence. The program also emphasizes the multicultural nature of communication in contemporary workplaces and society, blending theory and practice. Students benefit from the College of Communication's location in downtown Chicago's Loop campus, providing access to media outlets and opportunities to work with leading industry companies.
Outline:
Coursework:
- Communication and Organizational Change
- The Dark Side of Organizational Communication
- Human Resources Communication
- Communication Consulting
- Diversity, Leadership and Team Building
- Communication and Corporate Culture
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
Concentrations/Tracks:
- Latino Media & Communication
Minor offered:
- Yes
Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered:
- Yes
Careers:
Common Career Areas:
- Advertising account executive
- Communication analyst
- Communication coach
- Communication specialist
- Content manager
- Corporate communication coordinator
- Event coordinator
- Human resources
- Leadership skills developer
- Project manager
Other:
- The program offers the 3+3 BA/JD Program, which allows high-achieving first-year undergraduate students simultaneous admission to the College of Communication (CMN) and the College of Law (LAW). Students complete their first three years in CMN and the final three in LAW.
- 94% of Organizational Communication graduates were employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment after graduation.
