Communication in Organizations

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Overview

The Communication in Organizations option helps students enhance their marketability in today's professional environment through the integration of theory and practice and the development of relational and organizational communication skills. Individuals who are proficient communicators are more valuable in contemporary organizations that are increasingly global, team-based, and feature flatter hierarchical structures.

 

By completing the Communication in Organizations option students develop the strategies and skills necessary to be successful in the modern workplace. Our coursework highlights organizational communication, interpersonal communication, conflict management, intercultural communication, and workplace relationships.

 

The Communication in Organizations option is a completely online degree completion option for students. The program can be completed in four semesters, though each student should discuss his or her unique situation with an advisor.

 

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Completion time: 46 semester hours required for the major and 120 hours required for graduation

Resources

- Program Information in EIU Catalog

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Transfer

The B.A. in Communication Studies: Communication in Organizations is transfer friendly for a number of reasons:

  • Students can complete the program in two years.
  • The B.A. degree in Communication major: Communication in Organizations is a 46 hour degree program without a minor requirement.
  • If you decide to switch to another option for the B.A. degree in Communication Studies you will not significantly delay your progress toward graduation.
  • Transfer students who complete communication courses at other institutions can often use these courses to fulfill degree requirements.  
Name Type
Communication Studies Major
Broadcast News Option (Undergrad)
Interpersonal Communication Option (Undergrad)
Communication in Organizations Option (Undergrad)
Communication Studies Graduate
Interpersonal Communication Processes Concentration (Grad)
Strategic Communication Concentration (Grad)
Media and Critical Studies Concentration (Grad)
Communication Studies Minor
Communication and Leadership Option Option (Grad)
Communication Studies Pedagogy Option Option (Grad)

Dr. Matthew Gill, Chair

Buzzard Hall 2521
Email: cmnjou@eiu.edu
URL: https://www.eiu.edu/commstudies/org.php