Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Organizational Communication] From University of Louisiana

On a practical level, organizational communication study will give you skills and knowledge that you can immediately apply to your work place.

You will take courses that will make you an effective speaker. You will study small-group communication dynamics and problem solving. You’ll study leadership and learn interview theory, health care communication, and Internet communication. You’ll learn how to train and develop others in your organization. You’ll learn how to deal with difficult people and problematic situations. You’ll also learn to use a variety of communication technology in creating professional presentations.

You will take courses in communication research and communication theory. A popular elective course is intercultural communication, which is so important in today’s diverse work and social environment.

Broadly speaking, you will learn examine the impact of communication on  organizational effectiveness.  You will learn how to conduct research on such topics as technology and knowledge management; negotiation and conflict management. You will learn the critical role of gender and interpersonal relationships as they affect organizational strategies. You will learn to evaluate the networks and cultures that are created and reflected through communication processes.