MGT549 Organizational Communication

Students in this course develop a model of the leader-manager as communicator through studying various aspects of intrapersonal, interpersonal, intergroup, and mediated communication in organizations, including conflict, negotiation, coaching, feedback, and message channel and medium selection. Students also explore communication analysis tools such as message analysis, organizational network analysis, climate instruments, and cultural assessments. Students also learn about the communication processes used to establish and reinforce organizational values and culture. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing 3 semester hours