Communication in Organizations

Related Program Areas: Business
Communications and Writing
Related Certificates: Business Administration

Course Description:

The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important attributes of successful managers. This course explores communication networks, behaviors, climate and barriers in organizations. It also examines the manager's role in and responsibilities for communication. Specific exercises focus on skill development in written and oral communication. Topics to be covered include:

  • information flow in organizations
  • organizational structures
  • status
  • group cohesiveness
  • writing and speaking skills, such as
    • writing memoranda and reports
    • presenting information orally in briefings and meetings format.

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Location:
Clarendon Campus
Thursdays Room 230
Saturdays Room 229

Tuition:
$850

Class Meets:
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 4, 6, 11, 13

Continuing Education Units:
1.8 CEUs

Faculty:
Sharon Welsh

Syllabus:
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Registration for this course has expired. For more information on this course and when it will be offered again, please click here to contact the program manager.

Location:
Healy Hall, Main Campus
Thursdays Room 104
Saturdays Room 105

Tuition:
$850

Class Meets:
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Continuing Education Units:
1.8 CEUs

Faculty:
Sharon Welsh

Syllabus:
Click Here

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