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Communication in Organizations

Learn the interpersonal and organizational communication skills necessary to lead teams, navigate complex workplace relationships, and advance your career. All delivered 100% online for maximum flexibility.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 45 in Major
Careers
Managers, Fundraisers
Communication in Organizations students at EIU

Why Study Communication in Organizations at EIU?

  • Build real-world communication skills
  • Develop critical thinking skills necessary for today's workforce
  • Train communication skills employers value
  • Learn interpersonal and organizational communication skills that prepare you to collaborate and lead
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"Starting as my introduction to higher education, I knew EIU had many opportunities for personal and academic growth. ... I felt seen by faculty and staff despite having no face-to-face contact with them on a regular basis. ... I am glad I chose to attend EIU and grateful for all the opportunities I have had here."
Ashlynn Smith
Business Administration, Communications in Organizations | Class of 2026
Ashlynn Smith, Business Administration, Communications in Organizations at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework allowing students to apply communication theory to today's organizations and teams
  • Opportunities to complete internships for credit
Hands-On Experience, Communication in Organizations students at EIU

What You'll Learn

EIU's fully online Communication in Organizations program lets working adults and returning students finish their bachelor's degree without relocating. Master the in-demand skills that set top professionals apart, including persuasion, conflict management, and workplace relationships, through coursework that blends theory with real-world practice, positioning you to lead wherever your career takes you.

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$57,887
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Fundraising Managers
  • Fundraisers
  • Public Relations Managers
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
  • News Analysts, Reporters, &…
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Editors
  • Writers & Authors

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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