Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication Studies, Track Option: Corporate and Organizational Communication
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
USA,Illinois
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 19,950/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 41 FREE
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USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1957
Total Students: 13,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States
Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication Studies, Track Option: Corporate and Organizational Communication
Program Overview
The study of communication involves the development of theories and research tools to analyze, explain and improve human interaction. The applied communication studies program is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences through the Department of Applied Communication Studies. Departmental courses focus on two-person interaction, small-group decision making, communication patterns in organizations and other complex systems, public relations, and speaker-audience interaction in public speaking.
What can I do with a degree in Applied Communication Studies?
In America, employers increasingly recognize the need for more effective communication. As a result, job opportunities for graduates trained in applied communication studies are prevalent in business and industry, government agencies, educational systems, nonprofit organizations, and community-based resource centers. Graduates often have several career choices. Examples of communication careers departmental graduates have entered are: teaching and administration; management, training and consulting in organizations; public relations; human relations and employee assistance programs; sales; and government service. Graduates find employment in various types of for-profit and nonprofit organizations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Applied communication is also an in-demand minor for students majoring in areas such as, business, mass communications, political science and sociology. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate school.
Track Option: Corporate and Organizational Communication
Students who choose the corporate and organizational communication track focus on communication within the context of businesses and other organizations. Effective communication in organizations is necessary both for the attainment of organizational goals and for individual productivity and satisfaction. This track is designed for those who will work in organizational settings and who want to become more effective in their interactions with others for a more successful and fulfilling work life. This knowledge is especially important now that the "world of work" is undergoing such rapid change. In addition to learning, understanding, and applying organizational theories and research, students will develop important organizational skills such as conflict management, decision making, goal setting and team building. Students completing this track will be prepared for careers in a wide variety of organizational settings and roles (sales, management, human resources and training), as well as for graduate study in communication or business.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 41 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 19,950 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
CAD 13,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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