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course investigates several leadership theories, the process of
innovation adoption, persuasion, ideas about change agentry, and the
building of critical mass of adopters. TAKEN THE LAST YEAR OF YOUR
PROGRAM

ORGC 608 DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES IN COMMUNICATION
Elective: This course examines the role of communication in
developing countries and international relations. In the area of
development communication, major theories of development, current
problems facing development countries and their communication
techniques, use of social media, advertising and organizational culture
are examined. Studying international communication identifies
historical perspectives on theories and how Westernized
“developmental theories” are used to “foster” a country’s national
development.

ORGC 611 SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Elective: This course examines and analyzes the impact of new
technologies on communication in organizations. It investigates the
intersection between organizational theories and utilization of
communication technologies. It highlights employee involvement,
decision-making processes, organizational interaction, structure, and
policy development in reaction to technological change.
ORGC 612 SEMINAR ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Core Course: Non-Thesis Option): This course allows students to
choose an interest area in organizational/corporate communications
to investigate during the semester. These areas include healthcare,
educational context, crisis management, sports management,
entertainment, business, and media among others. Students select an
area of interest with the approval of the professor and then apply
organizational and corporate communication principles through a
research paper and presentation. Taken during the semester in which
are graduating.

ORGC 627 CONFLICT MEDIATION
Elective: Examines the process of mediation, negotiation, and conflict
resolution, with particular reference to organizations. Reviews
communicative acts that shape realities of mediators and disputants
and influence outcomes. In addition, this course suggests ways to
resolve conflicts effectively.

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